How to Prepare for Your Boudoir Session: Hair and Makeup Tips for a Flawless Experience
When it comes to your boudoir session, preparation is key to making sure you feel beautiful, confident, and empowered. A significant part of this preparation is your hair and makeup. You’ve already decided to treat yourself to a luxury experience, so why not go the extra mile and have a professional stylist take care of your look? At Impressions Studio boudoir studio, we are lucky to have Krista Schafer from Elevated Beauty Norcal, a master stylist with 18 years of experience, who ensures every client looks and feels their absolute best. She’s also part of the team at Luscious Beauty Boutique and Day Spa, where she works her magic every day.
This guide will walk you through how to prepare your hair and makeup for your boudoir session, so you can be pampered and confident from start to finish.
Meet the Magic Behind the Makeup: Krista Schafer
Krista Schafer isn’t just a hair and makeup artist—she’s a beauty magician. With 18 years of experience in the industry, she knows how to enhance every skin tone and match any style to the client’s vision. Whether you’re looking for a soft, natural look or something bold and glamorous, Krista has the skills to bring your beauty goals to life. She’s particularly gifted at making you feel comfortable during the process, ensuring you’re not only camera-ready but also confident and relaxed.
Krista’s philosophy is all about empowering women through beauty. She works with you, listening carefully to what you envision for your session and tailoring your look to fit your unique personality. Whether you rarely wear makeup or enjoy a full glam look, Krista will create a style that makes you feel authentically yourself.
Hair and Makeup: Essential Steps to Prepare
We want to make sure you arrive at your boudoir session feeling stress-free and excited. That’s why we recommend a few steps to help you prepare ahead of time, allowing us to take care of the rest once you arrive. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Arrive Fresh-Faced
For your boudoir session, we recommend arriving with a clean, makeup-free face. This gives Krista a fresh canvas to work with, allowing her to properly prep your skin and apply the makeup that will look best for the camera. Moisturizer is fine—just avoid any heavy oils or foundations.
Krista will walk you through every step of the makeup process, so don’t worry if you’re not used to having professional makeup done. We want you to feel pampered and relaxed, knowing you’re in good hands.
2. Prepping Your Hair: Wash and Air Dry
For the best results, wash your hair the night before your session and let it air dry. Air drying allows your natural texture to shine through, giving Krista a great base to work with. She can style your hair in almost any way you like, from soft waves to elegant updos, but having your hair prepped naturally helps keep it looking healthy and full of life.
If you have inspiration photos of hairstyles you love, bring them with you! This will help Krista get a feel for your personal taste and create a look that matches your vision.
3. Inspiration Photos
While Krista is a pro at creating stunning looks, your input is invaluable. If you have specific styles you love, or even certain makeup looks that inspire you, feel free to bring photos! Having visual references helps us understand exactly what you’re going for, whether it’s a soft and romantic look or something a bit more daring.
4. Tailored to Your Comfort Level
We know that makeup can feel intimidating for some, especially if you’re not someone who wears it often. Krista will always tailor your makeup to your comfort level. If you generally don’t wear makeup, she’ll keep it light and natural, enhancing your features without making you feel overdone. On the other hand, if you love makeup and want to go all out, she’ll create a more dramatic look that still feels authentically you.
We’re all about making you feel like the best version of yourself, so whether it’s a subtle enhancement or a full-glam transformation, you’ll feel comfortable in your own skin.
5. Trust the Process
Sometimes, makeup and hair can feel like a lot when you’re not used to being in the chair for a professional glam session. But trust us—the process is fun! Krista is a true artist, and she’ll guide you through every step. She’ll ask for your input, adjust anything you’re not completely happy with, and ensure you leave her chair feeling gorgeous and confident.
Boudoir photography is all about celebrating who you are. Your hair and makeup should reflect that celebration, not hide it. Krista’s goal is to enhance your natural beauty and help you feel like your most radiant self during your session.
The Importance of Hair and Makeup in Boudoir Photography
You might be wondering, "Why is hair and makeup so important for my boudoir session?" The answer lies in the details. Boudoir photography is all about capturing intimate, detailed moments. The right hair and makeup can enhance your features, make your eyes pop, and ensure your skin glows under the camera's lighting. You can opt out of hair and makeup and go all natural upon request.
Professional hair and makeup adds that extra touch of polish to your photos. While natural beauty is always celebrated, the camera can sometimes wash out certain features or create shadows. A professional makeup artist like Krista knows exactly how to apply makeup that will translate beautifully in photos, ensuring you look as stunning in your pictures as you do in real life.
What to Expect on the Day of Your Session
Once you arrive for your boudoir session, the fun begins! You’ll be welcomed into a relaxing environment where you can enjoy some time to yourself before the shoot starts. Krista will sit down with you to discuss your vision for the day, going over any inspiration photos you’ve brought along and chatting about the look you’d like to achieve.
The hair and makeup process typically takes about 90 -120 minutes, depending on the style you’re going for. During this time, we want you to relax, enjoy the pampering, and get excited for your session. Krista will talk you through each step and make adjustments as needed, so you feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
Once your look is complete, you’ll step into the spotlight for your boudoir session, feeling glamorous and confident. Krista’s work will ensure that every detail of your look is perfect, from the way your hair falls to the way your makeup enhances your best features.
After the Session: Feeling Empowered and Beautiful
The magic of professional hair and makeup doesn’t end once the session is over. After seeing yourself fully styled and capturing your beauty on camera, many women leave their boudoir sessions feeling a renewed sense of confidence. You’ve invested in yourself—allowing yourself to feel pampered, powerful, and beautiful.
And remember, the goal of your boudoir session is to celebrate *you*. Hair and makeup are just tools to help you feel like the best version of yourself, but the real beauty comes from within.
Final Thoughts
Preparing for your boudoir session should be an exciting and enjoyable experience. With Krista and Shalee by your side, you can trust that your hair and makeup and photos will be flawless, perfectly complementing the unique beauty you bring to the session. By following these simple preparation steps—arriving with a fresh face, prepped hair, and some inspiration—you’ll set yourself up for a relaxing, empowering, and unforgettable boudoir experience.
We can't wait to pamper you and help you shine in front of the camera!