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Weddings
How Much Does Wedding Makeup Cost in Maine, and What Does It Cover?
My bridal makeup is $300 and includes your bridal preview, usually at my Lewiston studio before the wedding. Each additional person is $130. Travel is $100 an hour of drive time, round trip from Lewiston to where you get ready. I do not sell fixed packages, and my wedding makeup pricing page lists every rate.
October 1, 2026
Production
Makeup for Professional Headshots and Photo Shoots in Maine
Yes, if you want your headshot to look like you on a good day. I even out redness and shine so the camera sees your face, not your skin texture. I do headshot and photo shoot makeup anywhere in Maine, quoted per job, with travel at $100 an hour round trip from Lewiston.
September 28, 2026
Weddings
Bridesmaid Makeup in Maine: Looks, Timing and Adding Guests
Bridesmaids can ask for any look that suits them, from soft and natural to soft glam, and the party does not have to match. Each bridesmaid, mom or guest added to the bride's booking is $130, and I plan 30 to 45 minutes per person. My wedding makeup pricing page lists every rate.
September 28, 2026
Weddings
Should I Choose Natural or Soft Glam Bridal Makeup?
Choose natural if you want to look like your best everyday self, and soft glam if you want more definition around the eyes and a finished look in photos. My bridal makeup in Maine includes a preview in the $300 bride price, and that is where I settle the look with you.
September 28, 2026
Weddings
How I Handle Makeup for a Large Bridal Party in Maine
I can certainly accommodate large bridal parties myself, and I bring in a team if needed. I take one wedding per date, each person gets a planned time on the timeline, and the schedule is built backwards from your photos. My large bridal party makeup page covers how I plan it, and every rate is per person.
September 27, 2026
Production
What Does an On Set Makeup Artist Do for Commercials and Video?
As an on set makeup artist in Maine, I get everyone camera ready, then stay close through filming for shine control, touch ups and continuity. I work commercials, corporate video, interviews and photo shoots across Maine and beyond. My rate is quoted per job, and travel is $100 an hour round trip from Lewiston.
September 23, 2026
Studio Services
Brow Lamination Before a Wedding: What It Does, When to Book It, and What to Skip
Brow lamination is $65 at my Lewiston, Maine studio. Here is what it does for wedding photos, how far ahead to book it, and what I would skip before a wedding.
September 22, 2026
Skin, Lashes and Brows
Lash Extensions Before Your Wedding: Classic, Hybrid or Volume, and When to Book the Full Set
Classic, hybrid, volume or a lash lift, and exactly when to book each one before a wedding, with prices from the studio menu.
September 22, 2026
Wedding Makeup
How Much Is the Travel Fee for Wedding Makeup in Maine?
My travel fee is $100 an hour of drive time, counted round trip from my Lewiston studio to where you get ready. I come to you anywhere in Maine and beyond. A Portland morning is about $140 in travel. Every rate sits on my wedding makeup pricing page, and I confirm travel in writing.
September 21, 2026
Skin, Lashes and Brows
When Should You Start Facials Before Your Wedding?
I like to start about six months before the wedding. That gives your skin several visits, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, and lets the last corrective facial land 4 to 6 weeks before the date. The final days are for something gentle only. My facials in Lewiston run from $60 to $150.
September 17, 2026
Bridal
How to Make Wedding Makeup Last Through a Maine Summer Day
Summer makeup lasts because of skin prep and thin layers, set only where the face moves. I build the base for the weather on your actual date and at your venue. My long wearing wedding makeup includes the preview in the $300 bride price, so you see the look before the day.
September 11, 2026
Bridal
What Is a Bridal Makeup Trial, and Why Is Mine Included?
My bridal trial is called the preview. It is a full run of your wedding makeup, usually at my Lewiston studio, and it is part of the $300 bridal price rather than a separate fee. I build the look with you, then photograph it, as my bridal makeup pricing page explains.
September 11, 2026
Bridal
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Makeup Artist in Maine?
I recommend booking your wedding makeup 9 to 12 months ahead. I take one wedding per date, so summer and early autumn Saturdays fill first. If your date is closer than that, ask anyway and I will tell you plainly. My page on how booking works shows each step from inquiry to deposit.
September 11, 2026
Brow Lamination And Shaping
How Long Does Brow Lamination Last?
Brow lamination typically holds its shape for about 6 to 8 weeks, as your brows grow through their natural cycle. How long yours lasts depends on how fast your brows grow, your skin and your aftercare. At my Lewiston studio it is $65 and includes brow mapping, as my brow lamination page explains.
August 31, 2026
Lashes
How Much Do Lash Extensions Cost in Lewiston, Maine?
At my Lewiston studio, every full set of lash extensions is $175, whether you choose classic, hybrid, volume or mega volume. A fill is $65, and I recommend one every 2 to 3 weeks. Your real cost is the full set plus regular fills, so plan for the fills before you book.
August 17, 2026
How Long Do Lash Extensions Last?
Lash extensions last through your natural lash shed cycle, so I recommend a fill every 2 to 3 weeks to keep them full. They are not permanent, and how long a set holds depends on your own lash growth and your aftercare. A fill at my studio is $65, and my lash extensions page has every option.
August 14, 2026
Lashes
Classic vs Hybrid vs Volume Lashes: Which Set Is Right for You?
Classic adds one extension to each natural lash for a clean look. Hybrid mixes classic lashes with fans for texture. Volume uses fans of finer lashes for real density. Every full set of my lash extensions is $175, and your natural lashes usually decide which style suits you.
August 13, 2026
Brows
Brow Lamination vs Microblading: Which One Should You Get?
Brow lamination restyles the brow hairs you already have and holds for about 6 to 8 weeks. Microblading is a tattooing method that puts pigment into the skin. If your brows grow the wrong way, choose lamination. If they have bare gaps, that is a microblading question. I offer brow lamination, not microblading.
August 5, 2026
Lashes
Lash Lift vs Lash Extensions: Which Should You Get?
A lash lift and tint curls and darkens your own lashes, needs no fills and is $80 at my studio. Lash extensions add length and density and need a fill every 2 to 3 weeks. If you want low maintenance, I suggest the lift. If you want visible length, extensions are the better fit.
August 1, 2026
Lashes
What to Expect at Your First Lash Extension Appointment
Your first lash extension appointment with me takes about 2 hours. You lie down with your eyes closed while I apply each extension one at a time. It does not hurt, and you may even fall asleep. Come with clean, bare lashes and no eye makeup, and I start with a short consultation.
July 28, 2026
Lashes
Lash Extension Aftercare: How to Make Your Set Last
Keep lash extensions dry for the first 24 hours, then cleanse them daily with a lash safe foam cleanser. Avoid oil based products and waterproof mascara, brush them each morning with a clean spoolie, and sleep on your back or on silk. It is the same routine I go through with every client in my chair.
July 24, 2026
Skincare
Dermaplaning vs Microdermabrasion: Which Facial Do You Need?
Blade or abrasion? What each treatment removes, who it suits, downtime, and how often to book in a Maine climate.
July 20, 2026
Bridal
When to Book Lashes, Brows and Makeup for a Maine Wedding
A real countdown for a Maine wedding: when to book the artist, when to do your bridal preview, and the exact weeks for brows, lashes, and skin.
July 16, 2026
Skincare
Which Facial Is Right for Your Skin Type?
I match the facial to what your skin is doing, not to a label. For a first visit or sensitive skin, I start with The Basic Facial. Breakout Rescue suits congested skin, and Hyper Glow suits uneven tone. My facials in Lewiston run from $60 to $150.
July 12, 2026