Think of an at-home hair and makeup service as bringing the salon right to your front door. Whether you need to get ready at your home, hotel, office, or other location, the service will come to you. Priv Pros arrive fully equipped to the appointment with everything you need to get ready. Instead of rushing across town to get to a salon, enjoy salon-quality service with trained and vetted Priv professionals in the comfort of your space.
What is included in a Priv at-home hair and makeup appointment?
With Priv, you can book at-home hair, makeup, or other available wellness services. When booking your Priv at-home hair and makeup appointment, you can choose the specific beauty services you need. The service availability may vary based on your city.
Priv makeup services include everything between a soft and a full glam; you can choose any makeup style to match your preference. Priv Pros will create a look based on your occasion and inspiration photos. Priv Pros will adjust your makeup application to best match your features and skin type. Priv appointments let you choose makeup applications that include lashes, airbrush makeup, or airbrush makeup with lashes.
Just like makeup services, hair services with Priv include a range of services. On a Priv menu, you can select from available hair services, from a simple blowout to a detailed, specific hair look. Simply discuss the finish you want, and your Priv Pro can help you achieve your dream look. Some of the available options on the Priv menu include: updos, Hollywood waves, braided styles, and half-up half-down styles. The availability of these services may vary based on your city.
Blowouts are a perfect way to achieve smooth volume, and it includes a wash as part of the service. For looks such as soft waves or sleek event-ready hair, you can add blowouts with styling. This service will use hot tools for finishing. If you prefer a no-wash service using hot tools, then you have the option to choose Dry Style.
Getting your makeup and hair done at home is a simple process with Priv. You pick the look and location, and Priv will bring the professional salon to you.
How does a Priv at-home hair and makeup appointment work?
Priv at-home hair and makeup appointment starts with booking the desired service. You can book an at-home hair and makeup appointment with Priv in a few simple steps:
- Choose your location. Start by entering the home, hotel, office, or other supported location for your appointment.
- Choose your date and time. Select the appointment time that works with your schedule.
- Select your services. Choose hair, makeup, or other available beauty services from the menu.
- Choose your Priv Pro. Choose your Pro, compare Pro profiles and portfolios if needed. Alternatively, you can let Priv match you with an available professional.
- Share your inspiration. Communicate with your Pro using the Priv app, and share photos of your desired hair or makeup look prior to the appointment.
- Get ready at your location. Enjoy the service and have fun getting ready! Your Priv Pro will arrive fully equipped to achieve your desired look and finish.
The biggest advantage of at-home hair and makeup service is simple: you get ready in the comfort of your chosen location. Let beauty become your destination, not the salon trip.
How should you prepare your hair for an at home hairstyling appointment?
Depending on the service you book, preparing for an at-home hairstyling appointment might look different. For example, preparing your hair for a Blowout is different from a Dry Style, updo, or other event hairstyle. To prepare best, clients should start by reviewing their selected service. Once an appointment is booked, clients can communicate with their Pros. Priv Pros are available to answer any questions clients might have about their hair preparation needs.
To help you start preparing for your Priv hair appointment, you can review the general information below:
A Dry Style is a no-wash service that refreshes and restyles hair using hot tools. Blowout service is designed to create smoothness and volume and requires a wash service. Blowout with Styling adds hot-tool styling to achieve the desired finished look.
If you’re unsure whether your hair should be freshly washed or dry, reach out to your Priv Pro on the Priv app. Communicating with your Pro before the appointment can help you prepare successfully. Remember, one hair preparation method will not work for every hair type and style. Take advantage of Priv’s app direct messaging support before your appointment day.
As noted by the American Academy of Dermatology, hair-care needs differ by hair type. For example, hair can be vulnerable to breakage when it is wet. Tightly curled or textured hair also requires a different handling compared to straight hair.
Should you wash your hair before an at home hair appointment?
There is no direct yes or no answer to whether you should wash your hair before an at-home hair appointment. The need to wash hair depends on the service booked, hair type, and the style chosen. Rather than following someone else’s rule, decide on the hair wash based on your hair service.
Some hair services may already require a wash as part of the appointment. The preparation requirements vary for a Priv Dry Style, Blowout, and a Blowout with added hot styling tools. The best approach is to check your service description and communicate directly with your Priv Pro.
In addition to the hair service, hair type will also influence the wash need. According to the American Academy of Dermatology recommendation, hair should be washed based on how quickly hair gets dirty or oily. For example, a dry, curly, textured, and thick hair can require less frequent washing.
Hair prep before an appointment is not a one-size-fits-all rule. Clients should wash their hair based on their service and hair type.
How should you prepare your skin before professional makeup?
You can prepare for your professional makeup appointment by washing your face clean and moisturizing your skin. Avoid using a new skincare before an important event that may be aggressive on your skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a basic skincare that starts with gentle cleansing and followed by treatment products when applicable. As a final layer before makeup, apply your moisturizer and/or sunscreen that works for your skin type or a concern. According to dermatologists, layering too many products can irritate the skin, especially if you have a sensitive skin.
On the day of your makeup appointment, follow these general guidelines:
- Cleanse gently. Start by gently cleansing your face using products your skin is already familiar with.
- Use your normal skincare. Avoid using unfamiliar products, appointment day is not a day to experiment with new products.
- Moisturize appropriately for your skin type. Moisturizing is a crucial step as it helps skin by adding moisture and reducing water loss.
- Tell your Pro about relevant sensitivities. If your skin is sensitive to any product ingredients, don’t keep secrets! Tell your Priv makeup artist before any product is applied on your face.
- Arrive ready for your booked start time. Starting early not only gives you a peace of mind, but also helps you get ready comfortably before your event.
If you are experiencing an acne, you should use certain products and avoid harsh ingredients that will worsen your skin. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends products that are oil-free, non-comedogenic, or won’t clog pores. Dermatologists also recommend cleansing your face gently rather than scrubbing.
Should you send your hair and makeup artist reference photos?
Clients should definitely share hair and makeup inspiration photos with their Pros, if they have any available. By sharing an inspiration or a reference photo with your Pro, you can help them understand your expected look. The best part is, sharing an inspiration photo with a Pro does not involve any extra steps, you can easily message your Priv Pros directly on Priv app.
When choosing to share a reference photo, pay attention to the following specific details:
- Hair texture, shape and volume
- Updo or down-style preference
- Natural, soft glam or full glam makeup
- Eye makeup intensity
- Lip color
- Skin finish
- Lash preference
- Any specific details you definitely do, or do not want
Sharing photos of your outfit, dress, accessories, or overall event aesthetic can also help your beauty artist.
The goal of sharing an inspiration photo is to give the right direction to your artist, not to expect a duplication. Your reference can help your Priv Pro to understand your preferences and help them create a look best suited to your features, hair, skin, and occasion.
What should you have ready before your Priv Pro arrives?
For your Priv appointments, you don’t need to have a beauty kit, makeup tools or products. No matter the service you choose, Priv Pros arrive fully equipped with all the necessary products and tools for appointments.
To help make the appointment go even smoother and start on time, you can start preparing:
- A clear, comfortable area where the Pro can work
- Your inspiration photos already shared or easily accessible
- Your outfit and accessories ready nearby
- Your hair and skin prepared according to the service
- Any personal product you specifically want incorporated into the look
- Your full location information available, including relevant apartment, unit, or hotel-room details
Most importantly, be ready to begin at your scheduled appointment time. Starting on time can help a lot, especially if you are getting ready for an important day.
How far before an event should you schedule hair and makeup?
When scheduling your hair and makeup appointment, consider the time you actually need to leave. Give yourself time for last-minute touch-ups, photoshoots, or simply to take a breath. Planning to finish right before the event’s official start time is not a good strategy.
For example, if a wedding ceremony starts at 5:00 p.m., you should not plan to get ready by 4:50 p.m. Think of photos, travel time, or taking time for yourself well before 5:00 p.m. For red-carpet and corporate events, you may need to arrive earlier than the event’s official start time.
First think about the first moment you need to be fully ready, and then work backwards from it:
Event start → travel → photos/content → getting dressed → hair and makeup → buffer
The buffer time depends on your event, location, number of services, and schedule. When the schedule is tight, pay attention to even the smallest itinerary items, as a one-minute difference can make you late.
When booking your beauty service, don’t confuse your “ready by” time with your event start time. Only your “ready by” time should determine your beauty schedule.
Should hair or makeup be done first?
Whether you should do your makeup or hair first depends on the hairstyles, makeup look, and event timeline. Not every appointment will have the same order.
Certain hair services involve heat, movement, or products around the face, which may interfere with makeup. When you book both hair and makeup through Priv, communicate your desired finished look with your Pro. Your Priv Pros can share the overall getting-ready plan, based on your desired look and the time you need to get ready by.
For group appointments and major events, the order becomes especially important. To get everyone ready on time, multiple professionals may be working simultaneously. Your Priv Pros will ultimately decide the makeup and hair order that gives you the best result.
Can Priv come to a hotel for event hair and makeup?
Yes, Priv can come to a hotel for a hair and makeup service. In addition to hotels, Priv can provide beauty services at homes, offices, Airbnbs, and other locations. Booking a mobile beauty service in a hotel room can be especially convenient for weddings, work trips, Fashion Week, vacations, parties, and other events away from home.
Bringing a mobile beauty service to your hotel eliminates the need to travel to a salon and then return to the hotel to get dressed. Make your beauty appointment part of the getting-ready experience and avoid an unnecessary trip on your important day.
Before booking a Priv appointment at a hotel, make sure your booking contains enough location information for your Pro to reach you. Let your Pro know any hotel access requirements that could affect their entrance.
Can you book Priv hair and makeup together?
Yes, you can book both your hair and makeup services with Priv. When booking, clients can add multiple services and create a custom appointment. With Priv, you can build a personal beauty team around a single occasion.
Booking hair and makeup together can be especially useful for:
- Weddings and wedding weekends
- Date nights
- Birthdays
- Galas and formal events
- Photoshoots
- Corporate events
- Fashion events
- Vacations
- Holiday parties
- Special occasions
- Nights out
In addition to private and personal events, Priv provides mobile hair and makeup services for group glam, corporate events, brand activations, in-store events, pop-ups, and photoshoots.
What types of at-home hair services does Priv offer?
With Priv, you can book a wide range of at-home hair services from everyday styling to event-ready hair. Availability of the at-home hair service currently varies by market.
Check out Priv’s at-home hair services, updated as of September 2026.
- Blowout: Smooth hair with volume and a fresh-from-the-salon finish
- Dry Style: No-wash hot-tool styling to smooth, curl, or add volume
- Blowout with Styling: Blowout followed by hot-tool styling such as soft waves or a sleek finish
- Braided Style: Detailed braided styling personalized to hair texture and occasion
- Half Up Half Down: Volume and movement with part of the hair secured
- Updo: Secure, polished styling for formal events and special occasions
- Hollywood Waves: Structured, brushed-out, high-shine waves for a classic red-carpet look
What types of at-home makeup services does Priv offer?
Priv has an extensive menu of at-home makeup services that fit clients’ features, skin type, occasion, and desired level of glam. Currently, Priv makeup service availability may vary by city.
- Makeup Application: Customized full-face makeup ranging from natural to soft glam or full glam
- Makeup Application with Lashes: Full-face makeup finished with professionally applied lashes
- Airbrush Makeup: Lightweight airbrush application designed for a smooth, camera-ready finish
- Airbrush Makeup with Lashes: Airbrush makeup paired with professionally applied lashes
- 60-Minute Makeup Lesson: One-on-one instruction covering personalized techniques, products, and application methods
This at-home makeup service menu reflects Priv’s offerings as of September 2026.
At-Home Hair and Makeup FAQ
Do Priv Pros bring their own hair and makeup supplies?
Yes, Priv Pros arrive fully prepared with all necessary products and tools for the booked appointment. Priv clients do not need to prepare a professional beauty kit. If you want to use a particular personal product, have it ready on the day of the event.
Can I show my Priv Pro pictures of the look I want?
Yes, you can easily share your inspiration pictures with your Pro before the appointment. The Priv app allows a convenient and direct messaging option with your Pro. Sending reference pictures before the appointment can help your Pro understand your desired hair, makeup, and overall aesthetic.
Should I arrive with makeup already on?
For most full professional makeup applications, it is best to start with a clean face. A clean face gives the artist a proper base for the booked service. Too much layering is not good for the skin, and according to the American Academy of Dermatology, you should gently cleanse your skin before applying moisturizer and/or sunscreen. You can do these skincare steps before applying makeup.
Should my hair be wet or dry for an at-home hair appointment?
Whether your hair should be wet or dry before a hair appointment depends on the Priv service booked. To best prepare your hair, you should review the booked service and its hair preparation needs. If clients are unsure how to prepare their hair, they should always reach out to their Pro on the Priv app. For example, Dry Style is specifically a no-wash service. Blowouts and specialized event styles, on the other hand, have different styling processes.
Can I book at-home hair and makeup at a hotel?
Yes, you can book an at-home hair and makeup service in locations other than your home. You can book Priv beauty and wellness services at homes, offices, and Airbnbs. Booking a hotel hair and makeup service gives clients extra time, convenience, and peace of mind while getting ready, helping them avoid round-trip travel on an important day.
Can I book hair and makeup for more than one person?
Priv offers hair and makeup services for group appointments. For large occasions such as birthdays, bachelorettes, weddings, and other group experiences, you can book Priv group glam and event services. Based on the services and number of guests, you can coordinate event details before booking your appointment.
How early should I book hair and makeup before an event?
Book based on your ready-by time rather than the event’s official start time and allow room for dressing, photos and travel. Exact appointment availability varies by date, location, service and Pro, so high-demand dates are better planned in advance.
What if I don't know what hair or makeup look I want?
Start with the occasion, outfit, and general level of glam you prefer. Priv lets clients browse professional profiles and portfolios and communicate directly with their Pro, which can help turn broad ideas such as “soft glam” or “polished waves” into a more specific direction.
Mikala Renda
Mikala graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a double major in fashion design and fashion business. She has been working in the fashion and beauty industry for 10 years.
