Questions
Makeup Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers about price, timing, trials, and how a request becomes an appointment.
How much does a makeup artist cost?
The quote follows the type of service, the hours, whether a trial is separate, how many people are included, and whether travel is involved. Bridal makeup often takes more time than a single prom or party face. A lesson is priced around instruction. Photoshoot makeup can include waiting on a set.
Send the date and those details, and the studio will confirm the quote with you.
How do I book a time?
Send the date, the venue, and who the makeup is for. The studio confirms the appointment with you. Payment is arranged with the studio.
Where are you located?
Solenne Atelier works with clients in West Des Moines, Iowa, and the surrounding Des Moines area. Include the venue in your request. Read more on the about page.
How should I prepare?
For an application, arrive with clean, moisturized skin, a picture of the outfit, and any note about sensitive eyes or products that have bothered you. Do not start a new peel or brow tint the day before a wedding or a portrait.
For a lesson, bring the products you already own. More detail sits on each service page, especially bridal preparation and natural makeup.
How early should makeup start?
A bride plus several people needs a written order and more margin than one person getting ready for dinner. Prom makeup is usually an afternoon for an evening start. A headshot should finish before the photographer’s first frame. Put the time you need to be done into the request.
Do you offer trials?
A bridal trial is a separate appointment to test the wedding makeup. Ask for it when you request the wedding date. A trial is included only when the confirmation says so. Other events rarely need a full trial. A lesson can replace a trial if the goal is to learn the look rather than to be wearing it.
Which service should I pick?
Pick the occasion: bridal, prom, special event, photoshoot, or a lesson. Then name the finish, usually natural or soft glam. If you are unsure, choose “Not sure yet” on the form and describe the day in a sentence. The full list is on all services.
Can I request a privacy deletion?
Yes. Use the contact form and choose “Privacy request.” Say whether you want a copy of your inquiry or want it deleted, and include the reference number if you have it. The privacy policy explains what is stored and for how long.
Still unsure
Send the date, the occasion, and the part you are worried about. A short message is enough.