Professional Hair, Makeup & Lashes for all skin types & tones

Getting your hair and makeup professionally done for your boudoir photoshoot is part of the luxury experience Chicago Boudoir Photography!

Here at Chicago Boudoir, we understand that beauty comes in all shades and tones. Our team of professional hair and makeup artists specialize in catering to diverse ethnicities and skin tones, ensuring that every client feels confident, fabulous, and flawless for your boudoir photoshoot.

Here are some hair and makeup tips for your boudoir photoshoot:

HAIR:

Our expert stylists are skilled in creating the perfect hairstyle to complement your look and personality!

Plan to arrive at the studio with your hair clean and dry.
Clean hair is the easiest for the stylist to work with. Day-old hair is fine if you don’t typically wash your hair every day, but if the roots of your hair are wet or greasy, it will be difficult to style.
The most common look for boudoir hair is loose, beachy waves. The artist will use dry styling and hot tools (curling iron, flat iron etc) to achieve a super sexy hair look for you.
Do NOT plan on having the artist blow-dry your hair or pin it into an up-do.

Special Considerations:

Clip-In Hair Extensions: If you plan to bring clip-in hair extensions longer than 12 inches, please inform us in advance, as this may require additional time for styling.
Wig Styling: When bringing a wig for your shoot, ensure it's made of 100% human hair to withstand heat styling. Synthetic blend wigs may melt under the heat of curling or flat irons. If you plan to purchase a wig for your shoot, look for authentic Remy human hair wigs with an intact cuticle layer to ensure quality. If unsure, perform a curling test at home to confirm suitability for styling.

MAKEUP:

Whether you prefer a natural, glowing look or bold and dramatic makeup, our makeup artists will enhance your features to perfection, using high-quality products suited for all skin types and tones.

Arrive at the studio with your face clean and makeup free.
Be sure to let the makeup artist know upfront if you have any allergies, sensitivities or special requests.
Feel free to bring inspiration photos to help guide the artist to the look you love.
The signature look for boudoir photo shoots is a subtle smokey eye, eyeliner, sun-kissed cheeks and a nude or pink lip.
The camera and lighting that we use at the studio requires a heavier makeup look than what you may be used to wearing. The hair and makeup artists are very experienced at using the right kind of makeup for a boudoir shoot and will make sure that you look fabulous for your shoot. This is your chance to glam it up a bit!
Many women worry about blemishes or small bruises showing in their photos. Don’t worry - whatever can’t be covered with makeup can always be photoshopped out.

LASHES:

False lashes are key to getting that super glamorous look in your boudoir photos. If you’ve never worn temporary lashes before, they may feel heavy at first. But after the lashes are fully dry (about 5-6 minutes), you will hardly notice they are there.
To remove the lashes, just rub gently with warm water and/or makeup remover and they will slide right off.