How to Prep for Your Bridal Trial Like a Pro (and Get That Glow) ✨
Imagine this: you’ve just finished your bridal trial, and while your makeup is stunning and your curls are perfect, your eyes keep going to your dark roots or the dry patches on your skin that makeup couldn’t completely hide. You start thinking, “It’ll look better once I get my color done,” or “My skin will be smoother after a few facials.” But the truth is, this is exactly why we encourage you not to wait until the last minute. The more love and care you give your hair and skin now, the more confident you’ll feel seeing your complete bridal look come together, effortlessly glowing, polished, and 100% wedding-ready.
The secret? Preparation. When you care for your skin and hair before your trial, your look is more accurate, your makeup sits beautifully, and you’ll leave knowing exactly how you’ll glow on your wedding day. Whether you’re in San Diego, Carlsbad, or SoCal, these bridal prep tips will help you make the most of your trial and love every detail.
💆♀️ Hair: Clean, Prepped, and Ready to Shine
* Arrive with clean, dry hair. Washing the night before is perfect.
* If you’re planning a color, tone, or trim, do it before your trial so your hair texture, length, and tone match your wedding-day look.
* Avoid heavy oils or leave-ins before your appointment. Fresh hair holds curls best.
* Hair Extensions add volume, length, and longevity to your style. Consider trying them for your trial to see your full bridal vision.
✔ Book a Haircut / Color with Dana @ Salon Lago
✔ Grab your Hair Extensions HERE: We'll match you perfectly.
💄 Skin: Our Beautiful Canvas
Healthy, hydrated skin makes every makeup product shines (literally), and is especially important for a natural makeup look.
* Hydrate daily and gently exfoliate 2–3 times per week leading up to your trial.
* If you plan to start facials, dermaplaning, or new skincare, do at least one round before the trial so we can see how your makeup will truly sit on your skin.
* Moisturize morning and night — consistency is key. Dry patches and texture can change how foundation looks.
Chillzilla tip: Great skin doesn’t happen overnight — start your routine early to reveal that bridal glow by your big day.
✔ Grab our favorite Gentle Exfoliant HERE
☀️ Spray Tan, Brows, and Lashes
To make your trial look identical to your wedding day, mimic your final-day beauty routine:
* Spray tan: Try one before your trial so we can match your skin tone and foundation perfectly.
* Brows + lashes: Tinted brows and lash extensions enhance your look and help us create a truly finished vision.
* Doing these in advance lets you adjust depth or color before the wedding.
Our favorites peeps: Spray Tan: Blush Tan (Organic & Natural) & Lashes: LashPop Oceanside
🌿 Why All of This Matters
When you come prepped, your trial transforms from “good” to “glow-worthy.”
Healthy hair holds curls longer, hydrated skin makes makeup melt beautifully, and extensions or tans help us see your full bridal aesthetic.
It’s not about perfection, it’s about creating the right conditions for artistry. You deserve to see the real version of your wedding-day look, not a guess.
💍 The Chillzilla Mindset
Your trial is more than a test run, it’s a celebration! A self-care ritual where you get to breathe, feel pampered, and preview the beauty of your big day. Show up relaxed, hydrated, and prepped, we’ll take care of the rest.
Because when you’re calm and glowing from within, everything else just flows.
Ready to start your glow-up?
✨ Book your cut or color with Dana @ Salon Lago.
✨ Order your extensions for the perfect match.
✨ Browse our favorite skin and hair products to prep like a pro.
You’re not just a bride, you’re a Chillzilla. 🤍
