This past weekend Eric and I got our engagement photos done
in downtown Barrie. I had set up the shoot over a month ago, so I was really
excited to have them done. We went for a winter photo theme, as we want to use
the shots for our Save The Dates. We used Melyssa G Photography and couldn’t be
happier with her. Her photos are amazing and she is a very sweet and fun girl.
She had great ideas and made us both feel really comfortable. For the shoot I
bought a giant pink balloon from Michael’s and some fun signs that I found on
Etsy. Just to be different!
Since we all know the camera picks up absolutely every
detail, for the shoot I decided I needed to have my hair and makeup
professionally done. It took me a while to decide where I wanted to have my
services done. There are only a few hair salons in Bradford, and I have only
been to one before but it was ridiculously overpriced.
So last week while I was getting my laser hair removal
treatment done at the Serendipity Beauty
salon in downtown Bradford, I asked my esthetician, Shannon, if they offered
makeup and hair services. I wasn’t sure because I had only ever been to Serendipity
for laser hair removal treatments. (Which are amazing and the prices are very
fair). Shannon said they just hired a new girl, Chazz, who could probably do my
hair and makeup for me on the day of the shoot. I like this salon, so I agreed
to book with Chazz.
When I arrived for my appointment on Saturday morning, I was
greeted by Chazz, who consulted with me on what I wanted to have done for both
hair and makeup. She was very friendly, outgoing and made me feel really
relaxed. We decided to go for a natural look for the makeup and add some volume
and shape for my hair. The whole appointment took a few hours, but it felt like
I was only there for 10 minutes. Chazz was so much fun, dancing around to 80’s
pop tunes on her Ipod, and telling me fun stories from her career as a hair and
makeup artist. It felt like I was just kicking back at a girlfriend’s house,
sharing some laughs and doing hair and makeup.
Chazz used a nice copper shadow
on my eyes. I rarely use copper because I always just go for a dark brown
shadow, but the copper really made my eyes pop. She also used some light powder
around my eyes to give me a bit of a
glow.
My hair was really fun and full of volume. I felt like a
Barbie doll when I was all done.
I was really impressed with the service at Serendipity. It
was a fun experience, and I just loved being made up by Chazz. All the photos from the session are not fully ready yet, but I will post some so you can see the work when I am done.
Both Chazz and Shannon are sweet girls and I am glad I found
a good place to go to in Bradford. If you are ever in my neck of the woods,
check them out!! J
