How to choose the right makeup artist in Amman
Four questions that save you surprises on the day.
By Rama Shabaneh, makeup artist in Amman
The short answer
Choose a makeup artist in Amman by checking four things: unretouched work on faces like yours, exactly what the price includes, whether she comes to your home or venue and at what cost, and how your date is secured. Get the answers in writing before you pay a deposit.
Look at real work on faces like yours
Filters and heavy editing hide a lot. Look for unretouched photos and videos, ideally on skin tones and features close to yours, and in the kind of light your celebration will have.
Ask exactly what the price includes
Is hair included? A body finish? Nails? Ask for the full list before comparing prices. Rama’s Bridal Signature (250 JOD), for example, includes makeup, bridal hairstyling, a body finish and gel nails, while the occasion packages from 50 JOD cover the full makeup application.
Check travel and timing
Does the artist come to your home or venue, and is travel extra? How early can she start, and how much time does she need for you and everyone getting ready with you? Clear answers now mean a calm morning later.
Know how your date is secured
Most artists hold a date only with a deposit. Ask how much it is, when it is due and what happens if your date changes, and keep the answer in writing — a WhatsApp message counts.