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The Bridal Trial Experience

A bridal trial with Merton is more than makeup — it’s a collaborative experience where you and your artist work together to bring your wedding-day vision to life. Trials take place in the comfort of your home or chosen location, creating a relaxed space where ideas can be explored and refined into a look that feels radiantly you.

With over 21 years of experience in fashion and bridal, Merton blends technical skill with your personal style, enhancing your natural features with a timeless, fresh, and wearable finish that looks flawless in person and photographs beautifully.

During your trial, you’ll explore different options and discuss every detail. Merton will guide you through skin prep, brow grooming, tanning recommendations, and touch-up advice. The goal is a look that reflects your individuality and ensures you feel calm, cared for, and completely confident on your wedding day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need a Hair or Makeup Trial?

Yes. Merton strongly recommends a trial for all brides. It ensures your wedding-day look aligns perfectly with your vision and allows time to refine details. It’s also an opportunity for us to get to know each other and collaborate on your ideal hair or makeup style.

What Do I Need for My Makeup or Hair Trial?

Depending on your service, please prepare the following:

  • Arrive with clean, product-free hair or skin.

  • Lightly exfoliate and moisturise your skin the night before. A consistent skincare routine is best.

  • If you’ll be tanning for your wedding, please have a tan for your trial as well. A tan can significantly change the way makeup sits and photographs.

    • Opt for a natural, sun-kissed tan.

    • Apply tan to your body only — not your face. Merton will match your foundation to your body tone.

  • Avoid lash extensions, lash lifts, or brow lamination before the trial, as these can alter results. Merton prefers to begin with eye makeup and finish with lashes for the most accurate preview.

  • For hair services, wash and dry your hair the night before or two nights before, depending on your hair’s natural oiliness.

  • Bring inspiration images that reflect your preferred style. These should ideally be from Merton’s portfolio or similar in aesthetic.

  • Please also bring images of how you typically do your own makeup to help Merton understand your everyday preferences.

  • If you’re a brunette, look for hairstyle references featuring brunettes with a similar cut, as blonde styles can appear different due to hair texture and colour.

  • Bring your hair extensions if you plan to use them.

  • For the wedding day, please organise a table near soft natural light (not direct sunlight).

Trial Details

  • Bridal trials are available Monday–Saturday at 10:00 AM, subject to availability.

  • Allow 1.5 hours per service for bridal trials.

  • All other services require 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Please review the terms and conditions provided in your bridal questionnaire for further details.