Hair; the 'do dilemma
by Gretchen Maurer - WeddingHair.com

Whether you book with your stylist eight months ahead or assume there will be time to do your own hair with relatives staying over and one bathroom, you need a plan for success!

Here are some suggestions:

Doing your own hair? Practice, practice, practice.
1. Time your practice session and make a list of all of the tools and products you will need.
2. Put everything in a basket and hide it away to bring out fresh and ready for your special day.
3. If there are relatives stay over, schedule times for showers
4. Make sure there is a mirror, counter, or table to work from.
5. Check for nearby outlets.
6. Put on your under things; cover up with a button down shirt or robe.

Is a stylist traveling to you?
1. Give exact, adequate directions and phone numbers.
2. Make sure you have a place set up for the stylist to work, like a well-lit dining room or kitchen table.
3. Don't assume the stylist can do extra people last minute. Make sure everyone who is having their hair done is mentioned ahead of time and arrives promptly.
4. Be ready yourself and prepare extra time for interruptions.

Are you going to a salon?
1. Schedule your wedding day hair appointment at least eight weeks ahead.
2. Have a practice session at least a month ahead and bring a picture of your dress and your headpiece with you to the salon.
3. Record your travel time from the salon to where you are getting dressed.
4. Add on extra time for getting dressed and make-up if the salon is not applying it.
5. Bring a Polaroid camera to your hair appointment and take pictures of the front, side, and back.
6. Ask for more than one stylist to help with the wedding party. Three stylists for a party of six is the best bet for staying on schedule.
7. Schedule all nail appointments for the day before, this also saves time.
8. Don't expect to get your favorite stylist to do your wedding hair is you desire an intricate Updo. This is a specialty service and best left for the resident expert.