COVID-19 AWARENESS & EXCLUSIVE APPOINTMENTS
Let's get ready for a great preview appointment!
Do you have questions about what to expect?
Here's your guide to your upcoming appointment.
HAIR PREVIEW INFO
COVID-19 AWARENESS, STUDIO GUESTS,
& EXCLUSIVE STUDIO RENTALS
Since your and your artist's health are our utmost priority, no additional guests are permitted at your appointment during this time of heightened COVID-19 awareness. If there are any additional guests who accompany you to the studio, they should plan to meet back up with you after the appointment, otherwise we will need to both cancel your appointment and still charge you for services-- so please be kind, and plan accordingly.
We also ask that you wait till the end of your appointment to make any phone calls or text pictures to friends and family-- we'd rather use that time to show you more options, and then you can share all images with your friends after the appointment.
Now, if you’d really like for someone to stay with you during your preview appointment, you are able to exclusively reserve use of our studio for your appointment. While we are currently limiting the number of people to 2 appointments at a time in the studio, an exclusive reservation is a great option even if you just want a more private appointment in general. Exclusive use of the NVBA studio is a separate $95 per hour fee, includes a max of 3 guests, and is charged in addition to your requested beauty services. There is a 4 hour minimum for exclusive studio rentals, and a combined hair and makeup preview appointment typically lasts for up to 3 hours. If requesting an exclusive studio reservation, please let us know what date/time frame would work best for your needs.
We also ask that you wait till the end of your appointment to make any phone calls or text pictures to friends and family-- we'd rather use that time to show you more options, and then you can share all images with your friends after the appointment.
Now, if you’d really like for someone to stay with you during your preview appointment, you are able to exclusively reserve use of our studio for your appointment. While we are currently limiting the number of people to 2 appointments at a time in the studio, an exclusive reservation is a great option even if you just want a more private appointment in general. Exclusive use of the NVBA studio is a separate $95 per hour fee, includes a max of 3 guests, and is charged in addition to your requested beauty services. There is a 4 hour minimum for exclusive studio rentals, and a combined hair and makeup preview appointment typically lasts for up to 3 hours. If requesting an exclusive studio reservation, please let us know what date/time frame would work best for your needs.
SUSPECTED OR VISIBLE SYMPTOMS
OF COMMUNICABLE ILLNESS
We can't wait to meet you-- unless you're not feeling well, then we definitely can! With social distancing in mind, we are limiting our 900 sq. ft. studio to a max of 2 appointments at a time. If you are sick, our cancellation policy will still apply, so please update us as soon as possible to reschedule for a new appointment. If you are displaying any symptoms of possible communicable illness, it is at your artist's discretion to cancel the appointment, and you will still be charged for the scheduled services.
We will update you asap if your artist develops any health concerns prior to your appointment.
We will update you asap if your artist develops any health concerns prior to your appointment.
HOW TO PICK A GREAT REFERENCE HAIR PICTURE
For hair, it's always good to find reference hairstyles where the hair is similar in texture, length, and even color to your own. If you need to add any extensions to create a look, please let us know in advance as much as possible, so that we can then allot the right amount of time and have the right materials for your appointment. If you have any online reference pictures or Pinterest boards also, feel free to send us a link when you can.
"HOW SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR THIS APPOINTMENT?"
We ask that you arrive with fairly clean, dry hair. If you’re hair is damp, that will significantly affect your appointment. If you’re naturally curly, but want a smoother texture for your hair style, you’ll want to either request an add-on blow out, or arrive with your hair already straightened.
VARIETY vs. LONGEVITY
Because we’d ideally like to show you some different style options, our hair stylists usually take it easy on the more intense holding products and techniques during a preview appointment. So the hairstyle that you leave this appointment with will not hold as long as on the day of the wedding-- the goal for this appointment is for you to see how the style looks vs. how long it will last throughout the day. We'll definitely also check in after the appointment to see if there's anything you'd like to tweak, but it's good to know that you might have a few more fly-aways after that preview appointment than you will at the wedding. We'll also take a ton of pictures from different angles for you to then compare later.
ADDING A BLOW OUT TO YOUR SERVICE
If you were hoping for a blow out before your updo hair style, please let us know in advance so we can allot the additional time needed for any added services. This also applies to those with naturally curly, long, or thick hair who are hoping to have a smoother or sleeker texture for their hair style overall. There is an additional cost for adding blow outs to a hair service. An add-on blow out service starts at $75 for a 30 min service.
TOUCH-UP HAIR ITEMS FOR YOU & YOUR BRIDAL PARTY
On your wedding day, we will have a travel size hair spray for you for any needed touch ups. Please let us know if you would like for your bridal party to also have their own lip color or hair touch-up items for later in the evening too. Just tell us what items you need, and the cost will be added to your invoice. We will then bring your bridal party’s gifts directly to your your wedding appointment.
Visit our online beauty shop to see our current gift and products available.
Visit our online beauty shop to see our current gift and products available.
MORE IS MORE: CLIP IN HUMAN HAIR EXTENSIONS
Who doesn’t love thick hair? Please let us know if you’re curious about trying some clip-in extensions for added volume or length, and we would love to show you the difference our NVBA 14" and 16" clip in human hair extensions can make for the hair style you're seeking. All NVBA hair extension sets and beauty items are sold separately, and can be added to your service total for your appointment.
EXTRA CREDIT FOR THOSE WITH FINER/THINNER HAIR
You may want a mini set of NVBA clip in hair extensions that comes with more narrow pieces, vs. the wider pieces that are geared more for adding length. You can also combine two sets of extensions of various colors or lengths to create a more customized look with both added volume and length. Feel free to try just a single set of NVBA clip in hair extensions during your appointment, and your stylist can help you decide if anything additional is needed to achieve your desired hair style.
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW HAIR EXTENSIONS
In order to best prep your NVBA clip in hair extensions, please shampoo and dry them prior to your event date. It well make them more receptive to being styled. Based on your hair color and the general wedding hair style you're seeking, you may also need to have them cut and colored before your hair preview. Please let us know if you need help finding someone to cut/color them for you, as we have stylists who independently provide this service.
To store your new extensions, you should gently brush them out, and then place them back in their original packaging. You should treat them like your natural hair, and wash and condition them once they get a lot of styling products on them. Only store your extension once they are dry.
To store your new extensions, you should gently brush them out, and then place them back in their original packaging. You should treat them like your natural hair, and wash and condition them once they get a lot of styling products on them. Only store your extension once they are dry.
SCHEDULING FUTURE PREVIEW SERVICES
Due to limited scheduling and availability, please note that each person's first preview appointment is offered at a reduced rate. Each addition future preview services with the same artist are at the higher rate noted on your Preview Appointment Form. So please don’t be shy, if there’s something you’d like to try or change at your appointment, please do let us know.