What is a Bridal Preview (aka Trial) and When Should You Schedule Yours?

As a professional Wedding Makeup Artist and Hairstylist here on Long Island, some of the most common questions I get from brides are about a Trial, which I like to refer to as a Bridal Preview.

A Bridal Preview is the perfect time for you to get to know your Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, and most especially, for me, to get to know all about you, the Bride! Also, this appointment also is just a lot of fun!

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Ali Gagnon
You Need a Long Lasting Look on Your Wedding Day!

Have you ever attended an event and by the end of the night, you wondered… “Where did my makeup go?” Or have you seen a bride, that by the time she is cutting her cake, her hairstyle has fallen flat and her makeup is virtually non-existent? This is why it is so important on your wedding day to secure an artist and stylist that will take all the steps necessary to not only ensure you look and feel beautiful, but that it will last ALL DAY LONG!

Over the years, I have honed my skills and experimented with a variety of products to come up with a formula to create not only a flawless finish with makeup, but one that will endure all the factors you face on a long wedding day such as tears, perspiring, eating, drinking, hugging and of course, kissing. 😉

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Keratin Fusion Hair Extensions

I use 18-20 inch European remy individual strand by strand human keratin bonded hair extensions. With the right maintenance as prescribed below, and depending on your own hair and how much it sheds, they'll last you about 3-5 months. The maintenance is pretty easy once you get used to it. 

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Wedding Makeup Tips the Mom’s Should Know

Getting ready on the day of the wedding is one of the most memorable parts of the day for the bride and her attendants. If she's invited her mom and future mother-in-law to join in on the fun, it's even more special. More often now, mothers of the bride and groom are choosing to have their makeup done as well, but there are specific things the moms should consider beforehand. 

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Ali Gagnon
Long Island Outdoor & Waterside Weddings

Outdoor and Waterside weddings can wreak havoc on hair and makeup. Whether the day turns out to be damp or sultry, preparation is paramount when it comes to makeup and hair styling for a waterside wedding.

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