HAIR + MAKEUP
WHAT IS IT?
clients book hair + makeup for professional styling with a licensed or certified HMUA.
it is most often added to shoots with full body models, but can also be added to a customer's headshot appointment.
HAIR + MAKEUP STYLING
MAY INCLUDE
MAY INCLUDE
💋 styling both hair + makeup looks
(indicate if you do only hair or only makeup in your pro service profile)
⏳ creating natural looks at a 30 min pace
✅ live fixes + touch ups
💄 using clients' cosmetic products
🧑🦱 styling with clients' hair products
🔢 creating multiple looks in one shoot
💁♀️ styling client for headshots
HAIR + MAKEUP STYLING
WILL NOT INCLUDE
WILL NOT INCLUDE
❌ cutting or dying hair
❌ creating complex or intricate hair styles
❌ special effect or prosthetic makeup
❌ editorial or high fashion looks
HMUA Tips + Tricks with stylist Sommer!
HMUA STANDARDS
INDICATE SPECIALTIES
list your hair + makeup capabilities in your pro service profile.
here you can tell us if you can do hair + makeup. hair only. makeup only. or if you are experienced with mixed + ethnic hair.
ARRIVE EARLY
the first model should be done by shoot start time. we recommend arriving 45 minutes before the shoot will begin.
this gives 15 min to find your photographer + set up your station. we expect styling to begin 30 minutes before start time.
reminder: you get paid for the 30 min styling time before the shoot starts!
BRING YOUR OWN
TOOLS + SUPPLIES
TOOLS + SUPPLIES
bring whatever tools and supplies you need to execute the client's requests.
we do not have a comprehensive supply of items in studio for hair and makeup styling.
there are a select few items in studio to help trouble shoot basic needs if necessary.
(brushes, hair clips, makeup remover, etc.)
STAY ON PACE
we expect each look to take 30 minutes.
please keep your designs and styles high quality, but accomplishable within that 30 minute time frame.
if the client's requests will take longer than 30 minutes, text us or consult with the in-studio crew for solutions.
USE STANDARD SANITARY PRACTICES
safety is of the utmost importance at soona.
please use industry standard sanitization practices for all tools and supplies on set.
neglecting sanitary practices are terms for immediate dismissal from the collective.
PERFORM TOUCH UPS
clients book this service for a professional to create and maintain looks on their photoshoots.
stay attentive to shoot needs + expect to stay the full duration unless otherwise noted in assignment notes.
don't leave early unless dismissed.
PAY RATE
$50 base project rate
(covers up to 1 hour)
+$50 / each additional hour
reminder: you get paid for the 30 min styling time before the shoot starts!
EXAMPLES
FAQs
how do I get assignments?
clients book a shoot with the styling service.
clients provide details about what they are looking to achieve (shoot goals, shot list, moodboard, etc.)
soona assesses what specialties and strengths the client's industry + requests require.
soona finds a stylist with the determined required skill set who has availability that lines up with our studio, photographer, and (sometimes) other provider's schedule.
if you have not received an assignment, it can just be a matter of time since assignments are given based on client demand.
read more info on assignments here.
how will I know who I'm styling?
once you accept a booking, you will be able to see all individuals assigned to the booking in the booking's pro service tab - including models! refer to the booking's pro service tab to understand who you may be working with.
if you need more information about a model before the shoot, send us a text message and we will do our best to gather and provide that information for you.
where do clients share reference images?
in each assignment, a reference image of hair + makeup will be visible within the pro service tab. please review those inspo images to prep for the shoot.
clients may also provide reference images in the shotlist. you can view the shotlist under the shotlist tab in each booking.
read about assignments for more info on these tabs.
please come prepared with ideas based on the client's given information. if you'd like to consult with the crew on your ideas, you may do so in studio before the shoot.
