Bride goes viral for washing off professional makeup 20 minutes before wedding, MUA responds

A bride's decision to wash off her professionally applied makeup just 20 minutes before her wedding has gone viral, igniting debates on TikTok. Lauren Avery shared her dissatisfaction with the makeup on January 7, citing overly pink lips and unblended foundation as her main concerns.

In response to the viral post, the makeup artist, posting under the TikTok handle @twirlyshears, shared her side of the story on January 8. She revealed that the wedding occurred in August and emphasized that the bride had shown no signs of dissatisfaction during their interactions. A prior trial session included minor feedback from the bride, who requested changes to her eyeshadow and bronzer but expressed satisfaction with the rest. "Her washing off the makeup doesn’t bother me—it’s her money down the drain," the artist commented. However, she expressed disappointment with the bride’s post, which she felt misrepresented their professional relationship.

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The artist also highlighted the importance of communication, encouraging brides to voice their concerns during the makeup process rather than after the event. “You’re paying for our service; it’s our job to make you comfortable,” she said.

The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 30 million views. Many in the comments supported the makeup artist, praising her professionalism and urging clients to be more upfront with their feedback. Others questioned why the bride waited months to share her video online.