Charles Glam

Charles Glam is a wedding makeup artist based in Los Angeles, California. He creates looks that range from bright and colorful to natural and glowing, built around the vision you bring.

Services

You can book a consultation and trial, so your final look is settled well before the wedding. Charles travels to your wedding location and works on you and your wedding party if needed. Other services include false eyelashes, tattoo coverage and facials.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

Charles Glam is LGBTQ+-owned. Makeup can feel loaded for couples who do not fit a standard bridal template. A makeup artist who works with both bold and subtle looks, and who covers tattoos on request, can help each partner appear the way they want to in photographs.

Preparing for makeup

• Bring pictures of finished looks you like and any you want to avoid
• Share your skin concerns, sensitivities and allergies
• Tell the artist about tattoos you want covered or shown
• Photograph your outfit so tones and neckline are clear

Timing and trials

Schedule the trial a month or two before the wedding, wear a top similar to your wedding outfit, and take photographs in natural light to check the result. On the day, plan around the longest application, and put the people with the most detailed looks first. Ask how many people the artist can handle alone and whether an assistant is needed for a larger party. Los Angeles traffic may affect arrival, so confirm a buffer.

If you want a particular finish, such as matte, dewy or bold, say so during the consultation, since a clear brief makes a trial far more useful.