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Bride and groom preparation: makeup, gele, hair, nails and grooming
Find a bridal makeup artist
Your makeup has to last through the ceremony, the photos and a long day. Choose someone who understands your skin and your schedule.
The service
What the service involves
A consultation, a look that suits you, application on the day, and often a trial. Some artists also tie gele, style hair, do nails or prepare the bridal party. For the groom, this can include barbering and grooming.
What people book for a Nigerian wedding
Traditional wedding: makeup that works with your outfit and colours, gele tying, and often more than one look if there is an outfit change.
White wedding: a longer lasting look for the church or hall, the photographs and the reception.
The bridal party: mothers, bridesmaids and sisters often need makeup too. Agree the number of people and the order in advance.
The groom: grooming, barbering and styling.
Looking for a makeup artist? Download the app
Before you book
Questions to ask
Keep your questions and answers in one place with our free wedding planner.
Can I see photos of brides with a similar skin tone?
Do you offer a trial, and what does it cost?
What time will you arrive, and how long will each person take?
What is your backup plan if you are unwell?
Do you do makeup for the bridal party, and how many people can you do?
Who ties the gele, and is it included in the price?
What products do you use, and do you work with sensitive skin?
Is there a travel cost? What is not included?
Planning tips
Planning tips
Work backwards from the ceremony time and allow extra time for photographs.
Bring pictures of the look you want, and a photo of your outfit and gele colour.
Agree how changes and cancellations are handled before you pay a deposit.
Hire with care
Before you pay
Check the vendor's profile and portfolio. A Verified badge means the vendor has completed identity checks and their profile. It does not guarantee quality. When you hire in the app, you review the vendor's payment request before you pay.
- Look at profiles and portfolios
- Review the payment request before you pay
- Approve the work before the vendor can request a payout
Example profile
Bridal makeup artist
A profile shows photos of past work, the skills offered and price ranges, so you can compare before you apply.
VerifiedShown here to explain the badge. It means identity checks and a profile completed in the app, not a guarantee of quality.
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