by Joel McDonald | Aug 7, 2015 | Kauai Weddings
A Kauai wedding beauty stylist has to work with some pretty windy conditions on Kauai!
Why should every bride see a Kauai wedding beauty stylist?
We conducted an interview with Mia Moriguchi, Kauai wedding beauty stylist and owner of Mia’s Haven in Lihue, Kauai. We asked her some questions about wedding hair and makeup, especially as it pertains to Kauai weddings. Below are the questions we asked and Mia’s replies.
Question: What is beauty styling exactly? Can you give me an idea of the scope of services you offer?
I offer makeup services as well as complimentary hairstyling.
Question: Why did you choose beauty styling as a profession?
I enjoy art and transformation. I love to help bring out a person’s natural beauty through my work and seeing the joy and self esteem it brings them afterward.
Question: What’s different about doing beauty styling on Kauai, or beauty styling on Hawaii, compared with beauty styling elsewhere? Is there anything challenging about doing beauty styling on Kauai specifically?
With beauty styling in Hawaii you have to take into consideration the humidity, wind and heat. Hair does not hold curl as well in Hawaii, so the right products and appropriate styling methods are very important to ensure the clients’ hairstyle will last throughout the day/night. The same goes for makeup. Makeup must be set properly and the right products must be used to endure the Hawaii heat and humidity.
Question: Do you use special materials, colors or beauty styling products which are more resistant to humidity and heat, since many brides who come to you are doing outdoor Kauai beach weddings? Can you tell us a bit about them?
Yes I do. I always use humidity resistant hair products and waterproof makeup.
Question: What are the things you enjoy most about doing beauty styling?
Being a part of such an important day in a person’s life! I enjoying making my bride’s feel beautiful and confident!
Question: Why do you recommend a bride always get beauty styling done professionally for their wedding day?
Having your makeup and hair done professionally on your wedding day relieves the stress of doing it yourself. A Kauai wedding beauty stylist will also know the right kinds of product to use, as well as make sure that your makeup will be enough for photos.
Question: What does a bride getting married on Kauai need to know about getting her hair and makeup done?
The Kauai wedding beauty stylist professionals here are familiar with the climate of Hawaii and know what products and methods work best for it.
by Joel McDonald | Jan 31, 2015 | Kauai Wedding Photography, Wedding Photography in Hawaii
Kauai wedding hair can be a tricky thing. It will blow in your face if you’re not careful!
Kauai wedding hair and makeup
is different to wedding day hair and makeup in other locations. We do many outdoor wedding photo shoots which introduces a lot of elements like wind, mist, moisture and rain. When you are styling your hair here on Kauai, you need to take into account these different factors.
Why Is It Important to Have a Professional Do Your Kauai Wedding Hair and Makeup?
We think it’s very important to have a professional do your hair and make up for your Kauai wedding. Here’s why:
- Kauai has unique whether which affects your hair differently than at home. The humidity here is a mix of moisture in the air and salt spray, which can affect your normally manageable hair and can make even the most perfect skin types oily. Having a professional the day of your wedding is a must-have. They come prepared with the tools and products that of been tested against Kauai elements. Also, if you’ve never done your hair and make up for a photo session it’s nice to have someone who knows where to accentuate your natural features, something that really comes with practice.
- Wedding days come with their own set of emotions and feelings. Having a professional do your Kauai wedding hair and make up not only gives you a more perfected look in the photos you’ll be keeping forever, but also takes away from the stress and anxiety of having to do your own.
- When choosing a hair and make up artist it’s important to find someone who’s experienced with brides here in Kauai, who’s easy to talk to you and who has your best interest at heart. You can be confident that Caitlin will ensure you have the best artist (if she’s not available) on your big day! Caitlin is not only here to help you book your photos/wedding, but she is also a licensed cosmetologist. She has years of experience with brides here on Kauai and would be a valuable member of your wedding team helping you get ready the day of. Caitlin has the knowledge and experience to deal with the elements specifically here on Kauai. The hair products and makeup she uses in her kit have passed the humidity, wind and sun test. Taking the stress off yourself on your wedding day to get ready for your gorgeous wedding photos is well worth the extra money.
A Few More Important Tips
- Always bring your lip color to retouch after kissing shots and some blotting paper to get rid of any oil or sweat.
- Hair: pull some or all of medium/long hair back neatly before you come to the photo shoot. This applies to all people whose hair is not really short! One of the most common things people forget is that they chose to have their photos taken at the beach, which is always windy, and then forget to do anything about pulling their hair back. Most people find hair down very attractive, myself included. However I have a LOT of experience with this, and I can assure you that medium/long hair down never looks good on a windy beach … and all beaches have the potential to be windy here on Kauai. If your hair is not at least partially back, it will blow in your face (as in the photo above), and we will have to take up your photo time moving the group around in circles trying to find an angle where it’s manageable, or we will have to have someone in the group hold your hair down!
For more info, see this article on how to wear your hair:
https://weddingphotoskauai.com/kauai-beach-weddings-wear-your-hair/
