Frequently asked questions

Weddings

  • Most Mirror Mirror brides make their bookings 6 to 24 months in advance.

  • Please submit an enquiry via the Wedding Services page.

  • You are most welcome to do this, but please be aware that I do not hold your wedding date without a booking fee, so your date could become booked out before you’ve had a trial and had a chance to make a decision.

    Please check out my work, Instagram and Google reviews to see if I am the right fit for you.

  • There’s no limit to where I’ll travel!

    I charge a per kilometre travel fee, and if required, I also charge for accommodation and meals for the night before.

    If travelling to you requires me to block out an entire day before or after your wedding date, you may also be charged a daily rate for this.

  • Mirror Mirror offers mobile makeup only.

  • Of course! Your booking fee secures me for your wedding date, which means I’ll block the entire day out for you, and everything else will be finalised 6 weeks before your wedding.

  • My bookings are capped at a maximum of 7 people - this allows me to take care of myself whilst also ensuring I can deliver the highest standard of makeup.

  • Mobile makeup is available to anybody, so your booking of up to 7 people can be made up of anyone (not just brides and bridesmaids).

  • Makeup takes 50 minutes per person, and all makeup will be completed 1.5 to 2 hours before your first look/ceremony (whichever comes first).

  • All makeup looks/styles are the same cost.

Formals

  • The time doesn’t matter, as long as you allow:

    • 1 hour for makeup

    • 30 minutes to travel between hair and makeup appointments

    • 1 hour for hair

    • 30 minutes to get home and get dressed

  • I allow 1 hour for your appointment.

  • It doesn’t matter, as long as your hairstylist isn’t planning on washing your hair.

  • Book your tan for 1 day before your first formal. For example, if you’re having makeup done at 11am on the day of your first formal, ensure your tan is around 11am the day before.

  • Definitely! Not only will we be able to ensure the look you want suits you, we’ll also be able to save time on the day of your formal, because we won’t need to do a consultation about your makeup look.

  • 2 days before your formal, and 1-2 days before your makeup trial.

Makeup

  • I do not guarantee that my products are vegan or cruelty-free, but there are a number of wonderful artists who use only vegan and cruelty-free products.

  • I use only high-end brands including:

    • Benefit

    • Charlotte Tilbury

    • Embryolisse

    • Esmi Skin Minerals

    • Estee Lauder

    • Giorgio Armani

    • HAVA Beauty Co

    • Hourglass

    • Karen Murrell

    • MAC Cosmetics

    • Makeup by Mario

    • Mecca Max

    • Modelrock

    • PONi Cosmetics

    • Stila

    • Tarte

    • Too Faced

    • Urban Decay

    1. Gently exfoliate the night before OR double-cleanse and buff off with a washer.

    2. Cleanse once, the morning of.

    3. Apply a hyaluronic acid hydrating serum (skip this step if you don’t currently use one).

    4. Apply moisturiser.

    5. Apply lip balm (skip this step if you don’t normally use one).

    DO NOT use products containing SPF, Vitamin C or active ingredients, and do not wear any makeup or BB cream.

  • Yes, individual false lashes are included in every application. I do not use strip lashes.

  • You don’t need to supply a thing! If you have a favourite lippy you’d like to wear, bring it with you, otherwise I supply absolutely everything.

  • My kit caters for all allergies and sensitivities, all I ask is that you disclose absolutely anything you’re allergic to when I ask.

Makeup lessons

  • I offer 1:1 makeup lessons for the everyday person and for makeup artists.

  • No, sorry. I prefer to tailor a lesson to each individual, and I don’t feel I can do this in a group setting.

The Tanning Lounge

  • Approximately 10 minutes per person plus some extra time to relax and enjoy the space.

  • Not at all - please let us know if you have any special beverage requests, of the alcoholic or non-alcoholic variety.

  • Of course! Just specify any dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking (a surcharge may apply).

  • Definitely! The Tanning Lounge is designed for groups to enjoy a bit of down time together, so even if some people are not having spray tans, we’d still love to host them.

Spray tans

  • 2 days before a wedding, formal or event; 1 day before leaving to go on a holiday.

  • Wash off times vary from 45 minutes to 4 hours, so please make sure:

    • you can access a shower within 1 hour of your appointment; and

    • you don’t make any plans for the 6 hours following your spray tan.

  • Hair removal should be done at least 24 hours before your tan appointment.

  • Your nails should be done 24 or more hours before your spray tan appointment.

  • In the weeks leading up: exfoliate 1-3 times a week, moisturise daily and drink plenty of water.

    24 hours before: ensure hair removal is done, and give your skin one last gentle exfoliation.

    On the day: shower 2+ hours before your appointment, and arrive to your appointment completely clean (no moisturiser, perfume, deodorant, band-aid/strapping tape residue).

  • We provide disposable g-strings and a cap for your hair, but you can choose to wear as much or as little as you like - just remember, anything you wear during a tan will leave tan lines.

  • Wear something loose, preferably made of natural fibres (eg cotton) and a pair of flip flops. It’s best not to put your bra back on, as it will leave marks in your tan.

    1. Rinse your tan off at the recommended time, in a lukewarm shower, and pat or air dry.

    2. Do not moisturise, wear tight clothing, or sweat, for 24 hours.

    3. After 24 hours, have another shower and recommence moisturising.

  • Yes, spray tanning is pregnancy safe. If you are feeling uncertain, please see your doctor for medical clearance first.

  • Yes you can! We generally like to avoid spraying your breasts, as your tan will transfer onto bub’s face for 24 hours after your spray tan.

  • If you’re not careful, yes.

    Bring an umbrella, and make sure your post-tan change of clothing covers as much skin as possible (like a tracksuit).

    If any rain drops hit your fresh tan, quickly buff them out with a makeup brush - they may still be visible at the time, but you won’t be spotty when your tan develops.

  • No - your tan will take 24 hours to develop in full, and you won’t see any hint of colour until at least 8 hours after you’ve rinsed your tan.

  • Your tan will last 5 to 10 days depending on how well you care for it.

  • We use Bella Bronze, Naked Tan and Black Magic.

Trials

  • Within about 3 months of your wedding is best. Your tan trial should take place 1-2 days before your makeup trial.

    Your trial date should be locked in as soon as possible after paying your wedding booking fee, to ensure you don’t miss out.

  • A standard trial:

    • includes 1 complete makeup look for 1 person, with minor adjustments

    • takes 1.5 hours

  • A deluxe trial:

    • takes 2 hours

    • includes up to 2 complete makeup looks, for 1 person

  • Yes!

  • Makeup trials are held in Toowoomba and Brisbane, and there is no extra charge for Brisbane trials. Simply choose the location that suits you best when booking your trial online.

  • Trials are included in myy package prices as it’s important to me that you do have a trial. If you choose not to take this opportunity, the cost of your trial will not be refu