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Makeup and Wig Install Guides from Queens
How we work at the studio: soft glam and bridal makeup, lace front, closure and glueless installs, quick weaves, locs and lashes, with the prices and timings we actually use.
Wig Install Styles: Middle Part, Side Part, Slicked Back, Curls
Wig install styles I do in Queens, which unit each needs, how the lace is laid for a middle part, side part, slicked back look or curls, and the price.
Oct 26, 2026
What a Lace Front Wig Is, and Why the Install Matters More Than the Wig
What a lace front wig is, how the lace makes the hairline look real, the types, pros and cons, how to choose one and what a Queens install includes.
Oct 26, 2026
What a Glueless Wig Is and How It Stays On Without Adhesive
What a glueless wig is, how it stays on with no glue or tape, who it suits, how to choose one and what the install includes, from a Queens wig specialist.
Oct 26, 2026
What Is a Closure Wig? 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6, Which Size I Recommend
A closure wig explained by a Queens wig install specialist: what the 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6 numbers mean, which size parts best, and what the install costs.
Oct 26, 2026
What a Closure Sew In Is and Why There Is No Leave Out
What a closure sew in is, how it differs from a leave out sew in, who it suits, what hair and closure to buy, and how I keep the part flat for weeks.
Oct 26, 2026
What Cluster Lashes Are and Why They Beat Strip Lashes for Events
What cluster lashes are, how they differ from strip lashes and extensions, why they hold up through a wedding weekend, and how I apply them in 35 minutes.
Oct 26, 2026
What Soft Glam Makeup Is, and Why It Is the Most Booked Look
Soft glam makeup explained by a Queens makeup artist: glowing skin, blended shadow, soft lips, the five mistakes I fix most, and what it costs at my studio.
Oct 26, 2026
Soft Glam Bridesmaid Makeup: Matching the Party to the Bride
Soft glam bridesmaid makeup that matches the bride without copying her: who it suits, how I build it to last, look ideas and $140 per person.
Oct 26, 2026
Soft Glam Bridal Makeup: How We Keep It Natural in Photos
How soft glam bridal makeup stays natural in daylight, flash and church light: skin prep, the long wear base, the trial and matching the party.
Oct 26, 2026Quick Weave vs Sew In: Time, Cost and How Long Each Lasts
Quick weave vs sew in compared by a Queens stylist: how each is attached, time in the chair, how long each lasts, take down and which is kinder to hair.
Oct 26, 2026
Quick Weave Hairstyles We Do in the Studio
Quick weave hairstyles I do in Queens: middle and side parts, invisible part, blunt and curly bobs, flip over curls, half up looks and braids up front.
Oct 26, 2026
Natural Bridal Makeup vs Full Glam Bridal: Choosing Your Wedding Look
Natural, soft glam or full glam for your wedding? A Queens bridal makeup artist on the myths, venue lighting, photos, touch ups and what each look costs.
Oct 26, 2026How to Remove Cluster Lashes Without Losing Your Own
How to remove cluster lashes at home with oil, steam and patience, the steps in order, what never to do, and how to care for your natural lashes after.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Install a Wig: What You Learn in the Beginner Class
How to install a lace wig step by step, from braid down to the final blend, with or without glue, and what my two day beginner class in Queens covers.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Cut a Lace Front Wig So the Hairline Disappears
How to cut the lace on a lace front wig without a visible line: where to cut, which scissors, the zigzag technique, ear tabs and the mistakes that show.
Oct 26, 2026
How to Become a Makeup Artist in New York: Licensing, Kit and Practice
How to become a makeup artist in New York: what the state licenses, how to train, what goes in a first kit, how to practice on real faces and get paid.
Oct 26, 2026
How Much Bridal Makeup Costs in Queens, and What the Price Includes
How much bridal makeup costs in Queens: the $200 session and what it includes, bridesmaids at $140, travel fees, trials, tipping and when to book.
Oct 26, 2026How Much a Sew In Costs: Hair, Install and Upkeep
What a sew in really costs: what the install price covers, what hair to budget for, the add ons that change the total, and the upkeep over eight weeks.
Oct 26, 2026How Long a Wig Install Lasts and What Shortens It
How long a wig install lasts by method, what cuts it short, whether you can sleep in it and when to book a reinstall, from a Queens wig install specialist.
Oct 26, 2026How Long a Sew In Lasts, and the Take Down Timeline
How long a sew in lasts, the signs it is time to take it out, what shortens or extends the wear, and the week by week take down timeline I use.
Oct 26, 2026
How Long a Quick Weave Lasts and How to Sleep in It
How long a quick weave lasts, what pushes it to six weeks or ends it at four, how to sleep in it, refresh it and take it down without losing hair.
Oct 26, 2026
How Long Cluster Lashes Last and How to Keep Them On
How long cluster lashes last, why some sets fall off in two days and others hold a week, the day by day wear timeline, and the care that keeps them on.
Oct 26, 2026
Hair or Makeup First on Your Wedding Morning? The Timeline That Works
Hair or makeup first on your wedding morning? The answer, minutes per person, a sample timeline for a 4 pm ceremony and how to protect the face.
Oct 26, 2026Closure Wig vs Frontal Wig: Which One to Buy Before Your Install
Closure wig vs frontal wig: lace sizes, parting room, install methods, prices, longevity and care compared, so you buy the right unit for your install.
Oct 26, 2026Butterfly Locs Styles: Short, Boho and Half Up
The butterfly locs styles I install most: short bobs, boho sets with curls and color, half up looks, buns and ponytails, and how to pick by length.
Oct 26, 2026Butterfly Locs: What They Are, How Long They Take, How Long They Last
What butterfly locs are, how the wrap and crochet methods differ, how long the install takes, what hair to buy, how long they last and how to care for them
Oct 26, 2026
Bridal Makeup Looks Queens Brides Are Booking This Year
Ten bridal makeup looks my Queens brides booked this year, from soft glam and glowy skin to a bold lip and a reception look, with prices and how to choose.
Oct 26, 2026
Mobile Makeup Artist in Queens: What a Home Service Appointment Looks Like
What a mobile makeup appointment looks like from arrival to finish: where I travel, how to set up the room, the hour per person schedule and how to book.
Oct 26, 2026Butterfly Locs vs Boho Faux Locs: The Texture Difference
Boho faux locs are smooth wrapped locs with curls left out; butterfly locs are looped and distressed. Which hair each uses, how they wear, which to book.
Oct 26, 202613x4 vs 13x6 Lace Front: Lace Sizes Explained
What 13x4 means on a lace front wig and how it compares with 13x6, plus lace type, density, hair material, length, textures and the install cost.
Oct 26, 2026