The Bridal Preview Template
If you’ve ever left a preview feeling like your client didn’t really love their look (even if you gave them exactly what they asked for) you’re not alone.
Previews are one of the trickiest parts of our job! Clients often come in with Pinterest boards full of unrealistic inspo, AI photos, or ideas that don’t translate well once applied. This can lead to miscommunications, awkward adjustments, and in some cases… losing the booking.
That’s why I created The Bridal Preview Guide Template — a fully customizable tool for hair OR makeup artists designed to streamline your preview process, guide your brides with confidence, and minimize miscommunications before they ever happen.
This isn’t just a pretty PDF — it’s a 28 page system you can plug into your business today to elevate your client experience and position yourself as the expert.
What’s Inside:
Editable Canva Template — add your own photos, adjust colors, fonts, and text to match your brand.
Hair & Makeup Inspiration Framework — natural, soft glam, glam, textured buns, romantic waves, half-ups, and more, with space to insert your own portfolio images. No more competing with Pinterest!
Preview Questionnaire — thoughtful, client-facing questions with artist-facing notes so you know why you’re asking and can back up questions with answers that position you as the expert.
How to Prepare for Your Preview — clear prep instructions for clients to set the stage for their success, and yours.
The Preview Process Outline — a step-by-step walk-through of what happens during the preview, from consultation to adjustments, so clients know what to expect.
Refinement Examples — language for normalizing adjustments (lashes, lip color, coverage, extensions) so changes feel like part of the process, not like “mistakes.”
FAQ + Troubleshooting — answers to the common “what ifs” brides ask - with the WHY behind the answers we give.
Why You Need It
Stop relying on clients to explain looks they don’t have the language for.
Position yourself as the expert and go-to artist for their inspiration photos
Save time, reduce back-and-forth, and create a polished, professional experience.
Build confidence with your brides so they leave their preview feeling excited (not unsure).
This is the guide I wish I had years ago, when failed previews and miscommunications cost me bookings. It’s now my secret weapon for creating seamless, elevated previews — and now it's yours, too.