We are looking forward to meeting you for your trial session. Below we included some helpful information on what to expect during your time with us.
PREVIEW LOCATION AND DURATION
We generally do all trials at our studio in Center City Philadelphia
Ola Beauty 1118 Pine Street, Philadelphia 19107.
There is only street parking or couple garages in the area - one on 11th street between South and Lombard. Here is the link : SP+ Parking
Please allow ample time to find parking, if you are more than 15 min late we will have to reschedule your appointment and a full fee of the trial will be charged.
The trial requires 60 -90minutes for makeup/hair alone
or 1 ½ -2 hours for makeup and hair.
Please note that if you are having your trial done before you secured your date, that it is your responsibility to contact us within 48h after the trial to secure your wedding day. To book your wedding with us we require a signed contract and a retainer of 50% of services booked.
Information on how to prepare and what to bring to your trial can be found here:
Click Here: HOW TO PREPARE
We want to make sure that you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. We are here to help you bring your vision to life.
An open conversation during your trial with your hair stylist and makeup artist is very important. Please note that this is the first time we are meeting you and we are still figuring out what your style, needs and wants are. We will often get it on the first try but sometimes few adjustments might have to be made.
Please arrive with no makeup on (if possible), your usual skincare is ok. If possible please have your eyebrows shaped and any hair removal on your face done before the trial. This will help us achieve the perfect look.
Hair should be clean and dry. Please note that we don’t wash the hair at the studio. If you would like to have a blow out on your wedding day you can discuss with the hair stylist. I some circumstances such as, if you have a lot of hair and your desired style is very time consuming, there might be a small additional fee for you to have a blow out. As we would have to secure two time slots for you. This is something that should be discussed at the trial with your hair stylist.
When you arrive, we will discuss the look you are looking for and suggest what would be best for you. Then we will work on adjusting that look. For example adding more color, coverage, changing the lip etc. We will not be removing and doing a whole another look.
The same with hair: we can transition to a couple styles for you to see if you might like one over another. For example we can start with a down style, take some photos and then transition to a bun. Please be aware that any changes to the style during the trial will affect its longevity so the style might not last as long as it will on the wedding day.
It is completely normal to realize you might want a few changes after you leave the appointment. You can just email us with your notes and we will make those adjustments on your wedding day.
If you decide that you would like a completely different look and would like another trial we are more than happy to do that as well. The same fee will apply for the second trial.
Please note that trial is only included in the “bride fee”. We can accommodate other ladies such as mom’s at the quoted trial fee.
If you need to reschedule your appointment please give us 24h notice, otherwise the full amount of the trial will be charged.
In case of emergency please contact your stylist at the number we will provide you with.
Tips are not included in our fees. If you wish you might tip the stylists directly in cash or via venmo.
We are looking forward to getting to know you and helping you look and feel amazing on your big day!
Aleksandra and the team.