Frequently Asked Questions

Okay so nearly every day I get the same questions in my email and blog and even though I have made tons of websidodes answering these questions I figured this is a clean concise way to answer the most common questions I get. If you have more questions feel free to go to the contact form and ask away!

Excuse me Miss Glammy but...

What happens if I cry?

Like I tell everyone I stink at so many things in life- returning text messages, waiting in line, being patient with people that talk in the headset at drive throughs and don't speak English-however the one thing I am totally 110% confident in is my ability to be a kick ass makeup artist. In terms of longevity see my question about airbrush if you want to know scientifically why it will stay on all day. Long story short-its kiss proof, cry proof, and is layered in a way that will keep it fabulous all day long. In fact in addition to my signature "Glammy Glow" it is one of the things I am most notorious for. In addition all fairies learn the Glammy way so they too can make sure your makeup is fabu all night long.

That being said if you take 5-6 xanax and your groom is holding you upside down underneath a Jack Daniel's Looge there is only so much I can do. In addition if you pay for tattoo coverage and drink boxed wine for five hours before you go down the aisle and fall into a wall you have to understand this-although I am called "The Glam Fairy" as much as I would like to I don't have magical powers. So if you do something half retarded like insisting on taking a shower after I do your makeup (I wouldn't be saying it unless its been done) than realize my artistry can only go as far as your intelligence.

How long will the makeup stay on for?

I have been told-in ancient glam folklore-that my makeup can stay on until the next day! Not something I recommend but its been done and no one is dead so that's good.

Are lashes extra?

Yes. Each item is separate.

Is the trial subtracted from the day of?

Nope. :) When you read the price list (which you can fill out a contact form for) read each line and then move to the next one. The only mathematic sign is the '+' sign-so as much as seeing a bunch of numbers on different lines makes you panic like it's a Friday pop quiz in 7th grade math class you can get true resolve in knowing there are no hidden discounts! Just pretend it's a menu at Ruth Kris-just because your getting asparagus doesn't mean the filet is free.

Can we bring our own lashes and have the artist put them on?

Yes but whether they are your lashes or ours-- it's the same price to put them on.

I have found makeup artist's much cheaper than you. Is your pricing negotiable?

Nope :) In the land of Glitz and Glamour you get what you pay for. If I was at Filene's basement and saw a pair of Seven jeans that I saw at Bloomies the day before in my exact size and cut and 1/3rd the price I would totally jump up and down and run to the register-- however products and talent are two different ballgames. If I ran a pink "Meals on Wheels" van and you were homeless and wanted turkey I would TOTALLY give you everything I have for free. However, when we are talking about sympathy for your airbrush withdrawal hunger for Miss Glammy-- it's a sob story free zone. Unless, of course, you do a painting of my Chihuahua Rue. Then there is some definite negotiation room.

Can I bring someone with me to the trial?

Yes you can bring ONE person. And please don't bring your cousin that did a half hour of cosmetology school and is going to be a total hovercraft with 9000 questions because it gives me anxiety.

Can I back out of my contract after I sign it?

Yes-if you can complete any of the following tasks. Come with me to my car dealership and get me out of my financing with no penalties-and if you can do that flawlessly and seamlessly you will totally get all your money back. We can also try the same thing at my gym. Maybe even take a trip to the Christian Louboutin Boutique and return some shoes that I wore like 30 times.

Are all of your artists trained by Alexa?

Yes. And we have weekly Glaminar's-- making sure all fairies wings are flapping at maximum speed.

If we provide lashes, how much does it cost to apply?

Same price :) I wouldn't be showing this question in 9000 different forms if I didn't get it in 9000 different forms every day.

I am totally a sweet nice bride but you better be careful for my sister on the wedding day cause she is totally a "tell it like it is" person and she is a bitch with everyone and I'm even scared of her myself so I just want to warn you-

If you need to "warn" me about anyone than tell them not to come. I am a makeup artist-not a punching bag, a toilet seat, or an ex-boyfriend. Just like I respect every person I meet on your special day I expect the same in return-so if the morning of your wedding is a WWF warm up zone for some pissed off bridesmaid than please tell her to stay at least 500 yards AWAY FROM THE FAIRY!

Why is there a travel fee?

Because someone is getting in a car and driving to you.

Can we use our own make-up?

Of course, if you are doing your own makeup in the mirror and not booked with The Glam Fairy.

What is the fee for Lipstick/Liner mean? I pay extra for someone to put on my lipstick?

Nope of course you get the soup to nuts of your makeup application HOWEVER If you want a brand new lipstick and liner that is the same color as the one in the initial application - you can buy it to have for touchups throughout the night.

Group rates or discounts?

Only pink lights at Glam Headquarters-no blue light specials. The tiers of artistry targets all different price points. Don't insult the Fairies!

When should I book my trial?

If the artist you want is available book the trial asap so you can lock in your date and time while its available. We book out nearly a year in advance so catch it while the glitter is hot.

I am super busy and I don't have time for a trial but I am positive I want to use you on my day… how can I secure my date?

Nicole Glam Manager extraordinaire will scan and email you a contract. Once we get your John Hancock with a deposit-the date is yours!

Why should I treat myself to airbrush?

The airbrush machine came into the world in the late 1800's. They lightly incorporated it into the makeup industry by airbrushing foundation onto extra's in movies-they found that they could do a whole bunch of extra's in a shorter period of time. It came back into fashion OH just about 100 years later in the 80's. They tried it out but still never perfected it. Now as many of you know it is all the rave among celebrities and brides and why might you ask? Because the methodology of airbrush makeup has been perfected by artist's like myself (shameless plus). Soooo before I talk about why its perfect for you, let's get a little scientific for a hot two seconds.

See here is the thing. Saying "airbrush" is like saying the word "car"-there is a big difference between a Kia and a Bentley. So first and foremost having an amazing machine is key. To keep this sort of in non-makeup lingo so that anyone can understand there is a little something called a "psi" which means pressure per square inch or particles per square inch. Having a range of pressure that an airbrush gun can shoot at gives the artist all the more options. However some machine's do not come with an adjustable psi and therefore put limitations of the artists airbrushing capabilities-which can of course effect the outcome of the look. Long story short-all fairies have the Bentley of airbrush machines and as a result every possible capability of what airbrush is at their fingertips.

Okay so what is an airbrush machine? It is a compressor the blows air through a tube and out of a gun. But what it does is quite impressive. Essentially airbrushing micronizies and sprays the foundation onto the face. It takes the foundation and atomizes it so to speak delivering the absolutely most micro thin layer of foundation to the face which feels INSANELY light. Even better, its build-able coverage so these super thin layers allow the artist to build and sculpt the face without distorting the layer beneath (which a brush would totally smush.) So you are sort of allowing each layer to maintain its integrity and not be distorted by the next layer.

Let me guess-your thinking THICK THICK THICK- and you are only aiding to the many stereotypes and stigma's that infiltrate the un-airbrushed across the land. Believe it or not-when you airbrush you are using about a third of the amount of foundation you would use in a traditional application because you are covering a larger surface area with a significantly smaller portion of product! What ends up happening-if you are airbrushed properly you feel like absolutely NOTHING is on your face!

Okay so here is where it gets EVEN better and the big secret companies like Luminese, and Temtu don't want you to know-it's a tube with a gun and it can shoot liquid. What does that mean? You can put ANY KIND OF FOUNDATION IN IT! So those gross, cruddy, alcohol morgue foundations that come with all those cheapy kits are not the one's any Glam Fairy would be putting on your face. This is the deal-foundations have about three different bases. There is alcohol, water, and silicone. You can run a liquid foundation straight through the airbrush machine and the atomization process alone will make you totally flawless but even better as long as your different products are the same base you can literally customize all different types of potions to make your own custom foundation perfect for any Glammy Bride! I am a big fan of MAC face and body. Its super light, water base, and stays on ALLLLLLL day!

Next-on top of feeling insanely light and having all the artistic options in the world that airbrush provides-it is the KEY to making any bride flawless at every angle not only in person but in photo and video! See when all these fancy shmancy camera's and hd television came in-paired with these huge lcd, led, and plasma screens-all makeup artists across the land had to rise to a new standard! How could their work continue to look flawless when there is a 52 inch led display showing every nook and crevice of someone's face? Do I detect brush strokes? Not anymore with airbrush. You can deliver the most gorgeous, light, build-able coverage with no hint of standard brush strokes! So you are absolutely flawless in person, five feet away, 25 feet away, in raw sunlight, in dim evening light, in bright flashes, in the new fancy hd camera of your videographer, -- basically you are perfect no matter what you do!

And when you thought it couldn't get ANY better- there is one more thing. LONGEVITY! Both the atomization process in addition to the dilution process of thinning out a foundation with silicone (silicone fills in fine lines, wrinkles, and pockmarks and blocks the sebaceous glands in a totally non communegic and non acnegenic way) you are pretty much making sure you are looking fabu from "I do" to "Last Dance."

So the next time your cousin's sisters aunt's tells you about her bad airbrush experience remember-don't discriminate! Anyone can buy an airbrush machine and anyone can buy a piano. However taking those instruments and creating a masterpiece is a totally different ballgame.

And if you need any more info on why airbrush makeup Click on The Glam Cam and watch webisode 1 - part's three and four.