Hongdae makeup salon before picking a reception dress: Moi Hair Makeup

Why get hair and makeup done before choosing a 2nd dress?

Before heading to the dress shop for my second wedding dress, I got my hair and makeup done at Moi Hair Makeup (모이헤어메이크업) in Hongdae so I'd look neat. The wedding is really close and I'm insanely busy with preparations these days. I couldn't find a 2nd dress I liked at the main wedding dress shop, so I ended up visiting a separate shop for it.

Trying on dresses matters, but I figured going with hair and makeup done would make it easier to check the overall mood. My boyfriend was coming along too, so I treated it like a date and got my hair and makeup done in Hongdae. The place I visited is Moi Hair Makeup in Hongdae.

Since this was the day for picking my 2nd dress, I wanted to prepare a little more carefully than usual. You know how the hairstyle and makeup vibe that suit you can change depending on the dress design, right?! I wanted to see in advance how my face and the overall look come together once I'm actually wearing the dress.

When you're preparing for a wedding, there are secretly lots of days when you have to get dolled up, like dress tours or wedding photo shoots. This was one of those days, so I decided to get my hair and makeup done at Moi Hair Makeup in Hongdae before heading out.

Why I chose Moi Hair Makeup in Hongdae

Moi Hair Makeup is in Hongdae, so it's easy to get to, and it's known for being good value yet thorough, so it already has lots of reviews. You can get hair and makeup done in one go, so I thought it'd work well for days like a dress selection or a date when you want to prepare a bit more carefully.

On dress-shopping days especially, the overall impression changes with your hairstyle, not just the outfit. 2nd dresses are often chosen to feel a little more comfortable or bright than the main wedding dress, so thinking ahead about the style you want can help when you're selecting.

What kind of look did I go for with dress-selection hair and makeup?

Since I was going to pick a 2nd dress, I wanted a look that blends naturally with the dress rather than feeling overdone. When you get styled differently from usual, the same outfit feels different, and your impression in photos changes too.

Many dresses show off the upper body line, neckline and shoulders, so I think it's important to look at the hairstyle together with the dress. It's not just about whether the dress itself is pretty. You also need to check whether it suits your face once it's on and whether the overall mood feels natural!

Does getting hair and makeup done make choosing a dress easier?

Of course, getting hair and makeup done doesn't automatically make choosing a dress easy, but I definitely think it's a good way to picture the overall style. If you're about to select a dress like me, or planning a special date with your boyfriend, I recommend starting the day feeling good with hair and makeup done. If you're looking for hair and makeup in Hongdae, check out Moi Hair Makeup too :)

Result: signed for a 2nd dress I love

The dress in the photo is one of the ones that got rejected, but thanks to the lovely hair and makeup from Moi Hair Makeup, I went home having signed for a 2nd dress I absolutely love! The wedding is really next week now, and I can't wait to get it all done and get back to blogging properly :)