Preparation guide
Ready for
your appointment.
Your bridal and non-bridal preparation instructions, with aftercare for when the event is over.
First things
A few things to know early.
Most of this guide is for the final week. Please read it now after booking, then come back closer to your event.
Choose your guide
Which preparation is yours?
Switch any time. Aftercare applies to everyone.
Bridal preparation
Your timeline, from booking to the morning.
Tick items as you complete them. Your checklist stays saved in this browser.
One to two months before
One week before
Three to four days before
The day before
On the morning
And afterwards
That night, before you sleep.
Remove makeup
Use micellar water or cleansing balm to break down the products, then double-cleanse with water and your usual face wash.
Remove lashes gently
Loosen the lash band with makeup remover or micellar water on a cotton pad. Wait a few seconds, peel slowly from the outer corner, and clean the lash line gently. Do not pull suddenly.
Wash out your hairstyle
Use conditioner first to soften the tease. Detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upwards. Then shampoo and condition as usual.
Non-bridal preparation
Your timeline for the event.
Tick items as you complete them. Your checklist stays saved in this browser.
One week before
Two to three days before
The day before
On the day
And afterwards
That night, before you sleep.
Remove makeup
Use micellar water or cleansing balm to break down the products, then double-cleanse with water and your usual face wash.
Remove lashes gently
Loosen the lash band with makeup remover or micellar water on a cotton pad. Wait a few seconds, peel slowly from the outer corner, and clean the lash line gently. Do not pull suddenly.
Wash out your hairstyle
Use conditioner first to soften the tease. Detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upwards. Then shampoo and condition as usual.
After your appointment
That night, before you sleep.
Your skin and hair health matter just as much as your final look.
Remove makeup
Use micellar water or cleansing balm all over your face to break down the products, then double-cleanse with water and your usual face wash.
Remove false lashes gently
Loosen the lash band with makeup remover or micellar water on a cotton pad. Wait a few seconds, peel slowly from the outer corner, and clean the lash line gently to remove remaining glue or mascara. Do not pull suddenly.
Wash out your hairstyle
Hair may be teased with volume powder and set with hairspray. Use conditioner first to soften the tease, then detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and working upwards. Then shampoo and condition as usual.
On the day
Where Niv will work.
Niv brings everything she needs. Please prepare a clear, well-lit space for her kit and tools.
- A clear surface about the size of a dining table, or half to one side of a queen-size bed.
- Above knee height. Coffee tables, sofas, chest-of-drawer tops and TV consoles are too low.
- A nearby power socket for Niv’s hair kit.
- A chair without a high backrest, preferably in front of a mirror.
- If Niv works from the bed, lay out newspaper or an old towel to protect the sheets.
- Dry tissues within reach.
Before the day
A few things worth mentioning.
Tell Niv in advance so she can discuss your preparation with you.
- Sensitive or reactive skin. You may use your own skincare if you need to. For makeup prep, do not apply sunscreen.
- Any allergies to products or ingredients.
- Anything you feel self-conscious about or would like Niv to plan around.
If you have sensitive skin, use your own skincare before the appointment and skip sunscreen, as noted in Niv’s prep sheet.
Message Niv before the day ↗Take it with you
Print it, or keep it on your phone.
The page above is the complete guide. These original sheets are handy to print or forward.
The bridal PDF downloads from Google Drive. The event and aftercare guides are supplied as JPG sheets.
A little more help
Anything else?
Not sure what your package includes? Explore bridal services ↗ or see event services ↗.
Thinking about a trial? Read about the bridal makeup trial ↗.
The full booking policies are on the Terms page ↗.
Still unsure about something?
Message Niv. It is always better to ask beforehand than to wonder on the morning.
Message Niv on WhatsApp ↗