Before your makeup appointment, there are a number of things that you can do to prepare. The following steps will ensure that your appointment runs efficiently and your makeup lasts all day and night:

PUNCTUALITY:
Remember that if you are 15+ minutes late to your appointment, your appointment is automatically cancelled. This is because I require the entire appointment duration to complete your makeup, and it would be unfair to my clients booked in after you to wait around for their appointment. It is your responsibility to be on time to your appointment, and deposit refunds will not be given if you are late.
No-shows are not permitted; if you do not show up to your appointment and have failed to let me know, your credit card on file will be charged the full amount of the service and you will be blocked from booking with me in the future.
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TIMING:
If you have other appointments booked in on the same day (e.g. hair, nails, etc.), please ensure that you have left enough time to arrive at your makeup appointment, and also allow enough time to travel to any other appointments you may have after your makeup appointment. Keep in mind that sometimes I may run behind schedule if clients are late, so ALWAYS allow yourself plenty of time to get to other appointments in case your makeup appointment is running behind! I always recommend leaving an hour minimum between appointments.

STUDIO:
Your makeup appointment will be based from my studio at 427 Fullarton Road, Highgate. There are parks available down the side street (Cheltenham Street), but please avoid parking in the small car park behind the shops as these parks are reserved for business owners. Please note that often when you type my studio address into Google Maps it makes it look like it's located in a house down Cheltenham Street – it isn’t! It’s a shop-front on Fullarton Road located in between a dog groomer and a barber shop. Always aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early in case you get lost and need extra time to find my studio. If you do end up arriving early, I kindly ask that you wait in your car until your appointment time as I don't have the biggest waiting area :)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
I accept both cash and card. Please note that card payments incur a 1.9% surcharge to cover the card fee that I get charged. If bringing cash, I ask that you please bring the correct amount as I may not have change.

MAKEUP INSPO:
So that I can spend more time painting your beautiful face, it is preferred that you come with a screenshot of the makeup you want (preferably from my instagram) so that we can jump straight into the appointment and not waste your valuable appointment time. When seeking inspiration from elsewhere (e.g. other makeup artists, Pinterest, celebrities) pay close attention to the actual makeup that they are wearing – I often get shown photos of Kim Kardashian or Selena Gomez and as much as I’d love to be able to make you look like them unfortunately I’m not a plastic surgeon! Please also have realistic expectations and avoid using AI generated images as inspo :)

APPOINTMENT ETIQUETTE:
Please avoid going on your phone during your appointment as it drastically slows down the makeup process – I know it’s fun to take snapchats and message/call your friends, but whatever it is, it can wait until after your appointment!
Avoid looking in the mirror or your phone camera to try and see your makeup when it’s only half finished – it’s going to look crazy until the very end! I know that you might feel a bit nervous having someone else do your makeup and not being able to see what they’re doing, but I promise we can make as many changes as you want once I’ve shown you the finished look at the end – if there’s literally anything that you want me to change, I will be able to change it for you! The most important thing to me is that you are happy :)

SKIN PREP:
The key to makeup longevity is 60% preparation and 40% application, meaning that makeup will always apply better (and last longer) on skin that has been properly prepped and well looked after.
Week of:
It is recommended that for the week leading up your appointment you eat clean and drink plenty of water (minimum 2L per day) to ensure that your skin is as healthy and glowy as possible. 
Night before:
The night before your appointment it is recommended that you gently exfoliate your face in order to remove all dead skin cells so that your skin is fresh, radiant, and smooth. After exfoliating, it is important to heavily moisturise your face (even if you have an oily skin type!) in order to nourish and add moisture/dewiness back into your skin, which will prevent it from drying out post-exfoliation. Gentle exfoliation + hydrating moisturisers/masks = healthy glowy skin, plus your makeup will last so much longer!
Day of:
Do not exfoliate your face the day of your appointment as we want to keep the moisture and hydration in your skin! Approximately 1 hour before your appointment it is important to gently cleanse your skin, ensuring that all traces of skincare/makeup have been removed. Please arrive to your appointment with no traces of skincare or makeup on your face (including moisturisers, sunscreens, serums, etc). 

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RETINOIDS:
If you use any type of retinol/retinal/retinoid (especially Tretinoin) please discontinue use for at least 5-7 days before your makeup appointment. While retinoids are absolutely amazing for their anti-aging purposes, using them in the days before a makeup application is a big no-no. Even if you're hydrated and moisturised, retinoids speed up skin cell turnover which causes skin peeling and flaking. Although you may not notice the peeling from day-to-day, as soon as makeup touches your skin it actually highlights the patchiness and uneven texture! In order to achieve a perfectly smooth and flawless base, skip the retinoids during the week of your makeup application and instead focus on gentle exfoliation and hydrating moisturisers/serums/masks.

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HAIR:
I often get asked whether my clients should schedule their hair appointment before their makeup or after their makeup – the answer is, it’s up to you! It makes no difference to me whether your hair appointment is before or after your makeup, it just depends on what you prefer. The only thing I will say is this: please please please don’t get your hair WASHED after your makeup appointment! No matter how careful your hair stylist is, they’re going to end up removing the makeup that’s close to your hairline, and you’ll end up with no makeup around the top of your head. 
If you’re looking for some great stylists that aren’t too far away from my studio, I highly recommend the following salons: Ritual Hair (literally just a few shops down), BRAG The Salon (also literally just a few shops down), Kabuki (Parkside), Mister Morris (Hyde Park), and Yots Hair (Unley & Norwood).

FACIAL HAIR:
It is very important that you do not have any sort of facial waxing (INCLUDING BROWS) during the week of your appointment. This is because waxing affects the consistency of the makeup on your skin and it can end up looking extremely patchy in the areas that have been waxed. If you insist on facial waxing, make sure you’re getting it done at least a whole week beforehand. If you're needing your brows done the week of, I highly recommend sticking to threading or plucking as this won’t affect the makeup application. 
If you'd like to get your brows done before your event, I highly recommend coming into the studio to see the queen of brows herself, Stella (@makeupbystellacj on instagram), she offers waxing, tinting and laminations, and she is so incredibly talented at what she does! As previously mentioned, we'd recommend that if you're wanting a brow wax to have this done the week BEFORE your makeup appointment. You can book in with Stella here :)

TAN:
Fake tanning isn’t for everyone, but I’m personally obsessed with being as bronzed as possible! If you’re planning on fake tanning for your event, the following tans are my favourite: Loving Tan, Bali Body Ultra Dark, MineTan Violet Self Tan Foam, Le Tan Uber Dark Violet Base. If you're wanting to get a spray tan professionally done, my favourite place to go is Goldie Studios - they have locations in Malvern, Prospect and Fulham. If you are wondering whether or not you should tan your face, I don’t mind either way - it’s totally up to your personal preference!

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LASHES:
I often get emails from people wondering whether or not they are allowed to have eyelash extensions on while I do their makeup. The answer is YES! I am totally happy to work around your lash extensions and avoid getting makeup on them. If you would like to book in with me to get eyelash extensions before your appointment, check my availability to see if I can fit you in the week of your appointment. If I’m booked out, we also have another great lash tech named Aria who works with us at my studio (Instagram: @sapphire_lashess). Alternatively if you prefer to wear strip lashes or individual lashes to your events, I have plenty of styles and lengths to choose from, ranging from super natural to super dramatic! If you are wanting me to put strip lashes or individual lashes on you at your appointment, please do not have a lash lift! It makes it almost impossible to stick the false lashes on top if the natural lashes are lifted. Please also don't use a lash curler for at least 24 hours before your appointment. ​

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WHAT TO WEAR:
It is recommended that you wear a top that will easily go over your head after your appointment - a button-up shirt is a favourite with my clients as it's super easy to get off without ruining your makeup. It's also preferred that you wear something where I can properly see your neck/chest/shoulders so that I'm able to match your foundation properly. If you're going straight to your event and you need to wear your outfit to your appointment, don't stress - I can cover your outfit with a hair-dressers cape so that we don't get any makeup on it :)

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REFRESHING YOUR BASE:

I'll gift you a little touch-up kit at the end of your appointment to help your makeup look flawless all day and night! This will include a tiny sample of the lipstick/gloss I use on you, a powder puff packed with powder, and a beauty blender. If you’re the kind of person that tends to get oily, I can also give you a few blotting papers to take with you so you can blot away any excess oil throughout the day :)
Avoid touching your face too much while your makeup is on as this may disturb the makeup and cause it to come off, and also drink through a straw where possible.

***HEALTH AND HYGIENE***
As my weekends are super busy with makeup appointments, I always sterilise my makeup brushes and sponges (with a 75% Isopropyl alcohol spray) between clients to ensure that bacteria is not spread. In order to maintain these levels of hygiene and safety, I am unable to perform makeup application services on anyone who suffers from any contagious skin or eye conditions/irritations (e.g. contagious rashes, fungal infections, conjunctivitis, etc) as well as bacterial infections such as dermatitis or cold sores. Please understand that if you are suffering with any of these conditions at the time of your appointment I will be unable to perform the service as it may put my other clients at risk of contamination. It is critical that you inform me of any allergies/infections/irritations before your appointment.

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Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to read all of this information! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via email (rosefalkaimua@gmail.com). I can’t wait to see you at your appointment :)

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Rose xxx