Should I Choose Airbrush Makeup for My Wedding?
Choose airbrush if you want a smooth, lightweight finish with lashes included, which is exactly how our Bridal Day Makeup is done. A classic look, set with traditional foundation or mineral powder and no lashes, is on our menu for the bridal party. Your makeup trial is where you see the airbrush finish on your own skin before the day.
Key takeaways
- Our Bridal Day Makeup is an airbrush application with lashes.
- The classic look uses traditional foundation or mineral powder and no lashes.
- A makeup trial shows you the finish on your skin, in your light, before the wedding.
How Is Airbrush Makeup Applied?
Airbrush foundation is applied with a small tool that sprays a fine mist onto the skin, instead of being worked in by hand with a brush or sponge. The layer goes on thin and even, which is why many people describe it as feeling light.
Because the coverage can be built up in thin layers, it suits a long day where you want your skin to look even without feeling heavy. For the bride, our airbrush application comes with lashes.
What Does the Classic Look Use Instead?
A classic look is applied by hand with brushes and sponges. Ours is set with a traditional foundation or mineral powder, and it does not include lashes. On our menu it is offered for the bridal party, as Classic Bridal Party Makeup.
If you are the bride and you prefer a classic finish for yourself, mention it when you send your bridal inquiry, and we will talk through your options.
How Do Airbrush and Classic Compare?
Finish
Airbrush tends to look smooth and even. A classic look can be just as polished, with the familiar feel of a traditional foundation or powder.
Feel on the Skin
Many people find airbrush light, since the foundation goes on as a thin mist. Classic feels closer to the makeup most people wear day to day.
Lashes
Our airbrush bridal makeup includes lashes. The classic bridal party look does not.
Photos
Both can look good in photos when they are matched to your skin tone and your venue lighting. That match is what the trial is for.
Who in the Wedding Party Gets Which Look?
The menu has three makeup options for a wedding. The bride's Bridal Day Makeup is airbrush with lashes. The bridal party can book Airbrush Bridal Party Makeup per person, or Classic Bridal Party Makeup, which is set with traditional foundation or mineral powder and has no lashes.
That gives each bridesmaid a choice. Some want the full airbrush look to match the bride, and some prefer a classic finish that feels closer to what they wear every day. Tell us how many people need makeup and which look each one wants, and we will plan the timing.
Do Lashes Need to Be Part of the Plan?
Lashes add definition and show up in photos. They come with our airbrush bridal makeup, so you do not need anything extra.
If you want more lift for the weeks around the wedding, a lash lift curls your natural lashes from the base out for up to four weeks, and classic or hybrid lash extensions add fullness. You can read about both on our lashes and brows page. Book any lash service a few days before the wedding so you can see how it settles.
How Do Heat, Humidity and the Venue Affect Makeup?
An outdoor summer wedding is not the same as an indoor winter one. Heat, humidity, wind and a long day of hugs all test makeup. Tell us where and when you are getting married, so your makeup artist can plan for the conditions and talk with you about what to keep on hand for touch-ups.
What Happens at a Bridal Makeup Trial?
- You talk through your wedding, your dress, your venue and the look you want.
- Your makeup artist looks at your skin and your inspiration photos.
- Your makeup is applied.
- You check it in the mirror and in photos, in more than one kind of light.
- Anything you want changed is adjusted.
- Notes are kept so the look can be recreated on the wedding day.
Booking the hair trial and the makeup trial back to back lets you see the whole look at once. We explain the hair side in our article on whether you need a bridal hair trial.
How Should Your Skin Be Prepped in the Weeks Before?
Keep your skin care routine simple in the weeks before the wedding, and avoid new products close to the day. If you want a facial, plan it a few days ahead, never the day before, so your skin has time to settle. See our facials page for the options.
Tell us about any sensitivities or product allergies when you book, so they can be planned around. Come to your trial and your wedding morning with a clean face.
What Should You Wear to the Makeup Trial?
Wear a shirt with a neckline close to your wedding dress, and bring your jewelry if you have it. Bring photos of looks you love and a few you do not, and be ready to say what you like and what you want changed. Ask when you book if you would like a trusted friend to come along.
For the whole bridal picture, from spa bundles to on-location services, see our bridal hair and makeup page. You can also meet our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Airbrush Makeup Feel Heavy on the Skin?
Most people find it light, because the foundation goes on as a fine mist in thin layers.
Are Lashes Included With Airbrush Bridal Makeup?
Yes, lashes come with bridal day makeup.
Can Bridesmaids Pick Between Airbrush and Classic?
Yes. The bridal party can book Airbrush Bridal Party Makeup or Classic Bridal Party Makeup, so each person can choose.
How Well Does Airbrush Makeup Hold Up Through a Long Day?
It depends on your skin, the weather and the day you have planned. Ask at your trial what to keep on hand for touch-ups.
Can the Bride Change Her Mind After the Makeup Trial?
Yes. The trial is the time to adjust the look, and your notes are updated for the wedding day.
Book Your Bridal Trial
Ready to see airbrush on your skin? Email saltsalonspa1@gmail.com, call (224) 788-8028, or book your makeup trial online. Bridal makeup options are listed in the Bridal section of our Service Menu.
