What the appointment covers

We start by asking where you are going and what the lighting will be. An outdoor afternoon wedding and an indoor evening reception with a photographer need different finishes, and the difference is mostly in the base.

  • A conversation about the event, the lighting, and how much makeup you normally wear.
  • Skin prep, which is the part that decides whether the base lasts.
  • Base matched in the light you will actually be in where possible.
  • Eyes and lips built to the level you are comfortable with, not the level a photo suggests.
  • Setting, so it holds through the day.

  • Who it suits

    Brides and bridal parties, graduation and prom, family portraits, engagement shoots, and anyone with an evening where they do not want to be doing their own eyeliner. It also suits people who wear very little makeup day to day and want to look like themselves at a bigger version, rather than unrecognizable.

  • Weddings and bridal parties

    For a wedding, book early and ask about a trial. A trial is the difference between finding out on the morning that a base is too heavy and finding out weeks beforehand when there is time to change it. If you are booking for a group, tell the front desk the headcount and the ceremony time, because the schedule is built backward from that.

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How to prepare

  • Come with a clean, moisturized face and no makeup on.
  • Bring a photo of a finish you like, and one you do not.
  • If you have a foundation shade you already know works, bring it.
  • Do any brow waxing a few days before, not the same morning, so redness has time to settle. See facial waxing.
  • Tell us about sensitive skin or product allergies before we start.

  • Who to book with

    Madison, one of our owners, has been doing hair and makeup for special events since she was a teenager, long before it was her career. Read the full team page, or call 706-604-1862 and the front desk will match you with someone available on your date.

    Event work is on our Instagram.

  • Pricing

    Application and bridal pricing is on the Service Menu, our single source for numbers. Group and party bookings are quoted when you confirm the headcount.

Common questions

Should I book a trial before my wedding?

If you can, yes. A trial lets you see the finish in daylight and in photos, and gives time to adjust before the day itself. It also lets us plan the timing for the morning so nobody is rushed.

How long does it last?

Properly prepped and set, event makeup holds through a long day. Skin prep matters more than the products on top. Tell us if you tend to get oily or if it will be hot outside, since both change how we set it.

Will it look heavy in person?

It should not. Photography makes makeup look lighter than it is, which is why some event makeup looks heavy in the mirror. We balance for both, and we will show you in natural light before you leave.

Can you do my bridal party too?

Yes. Tell the front desk your headcount and ceremony time when you book. The morning schedule is built backward from when you need to be finished, so we need those two numbers early.

Can I book makeup and hair together?

That is how most event bookings work. Mention both when you book so the appointments are sequenced properly, with hair usually first.

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Booking online is open around the clock. Planning a full event look? Pair it with styling or highlights and balayage a week or two beforehand. New here? Read about the salon or get directions on the contact page.

Reviewed by Hanna, owner of Hanna Madison Salon, with more than a decade behind the chair. Updated August 2026.

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