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April Gusler Makeup

Studio in Plaistow, NH

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April Gusler Makeup is a studio in Plaistow, New Hampshire, run by April, a licensed esthetician and makeup artist who owns the business. Bridal makeup is the core of the work, and the menu also covers facials, brow and lip waxing, makeup applications for events, spray tanning and one-on-one makeup lessons.

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About

April Gusler Makeup is a studio in Plaistow, New Hampshire, run by April, a licensed esthetician and makeup artist who owns the business. Bridal makeup is the core of the work, and the menu also covers facials, brow and lip waxing, makeup applications for events, spray tanning and one-on-one makeup lessons.

Bridal work is organized into three collections. The Essential In-Studio collection is offered from November through May and includes a two-hour in-studio bridal preview, skin prep, day-of makeup with lashes, and a bridal prep guide. The Signature On-Site collection covers the bride and three attendants and adds skin prep for the whole party, lashes, and a custom makeup timeline. The Elite On-Site collection is for parties of eight or more, covering the bride and seven attendants with an additional artist and a touch-up window before the first look. Attendants beyond a package can be added at $200 each, up to four more. Clients who booked under the earlier a la carte structure can add a bridal preview.

Booking starts with an inquiry and a custom quote. A date is held only after a signed digital agreement and a 50% non-refundable retainer are in place, and bridal previews are offered only once a contract is signed. Weddings are typically booked eight to twelve months ahead, with September and October the busiest months. Previews are recommended two to three months before the wedding, held in the studio, and clients are asked to attend alone. On-location service is included for venues within 90 minutes of the studio, with travel fees possible beyond that. Confirmed services cannot be reduced after booking, though clients can book the minimum party size.

Spray tans come in three options: a Signature tan with an eight-hour rinse, a Rapid tan with a two to five hour rinse, and a Clear Bridal tan with zero transfer and an eight-hour rinse. Each spray tan includes a custom color-match analysis and a powder finish. Spray tan clients are asked to book two to three days before the event, wear dark loose clothing and bottoms, and avoid lotion, perfume and deodorant on arrival.

Skin-first bridal and event makeup, built on high-performance products and each client's natural features.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Individual bridal makeup for the bride, in three tiers priced from $800 to $3,200.

  • The Essential $800
  • The Signature $1,800
  • The Elite $3,200
  • Add-on up to 4 more attendants $200/unit
  • The Essential In-Studio | Nov-May $800
  • The Signature On-Site | Bride + 3 Attendants $1,800
  • The Elite On-Site | Parties of 8 or More $3,200+
  • Express Makeup Application $115
  • Signature Makeup Application $185

Brow waxing, brow and lip waxing, and full face waxing, with brow shaping to suit each client's features.

  • Brow Wax $35
  • Brow + Lip $45
  • Full Face Wax $60
  • Full Face $60

A short glow and hydration facial, a longer signature facial, and dermaplaning as a service or add-on.

  • Dermaplane $30
  • Dermaplane add-on $30
  • Express Facial $75
  • Signature Facial $115

Express and signature makeup applications for events, with lashes available as an add-on to the express option.

  • Makeup Lesson $200

Three spray tan options with different rinse times, including a zero-transfer bridal tan, each with a custom color-match.

  • Signature Spray Tan $55
  • Rapid Spray Tan $65
  • Clear Bridal Spray Tan $70

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.aprilguslermakeup.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Bridal collections with a studio preview, skin prep and on-site options for wedding parties
  • Elite On-Site package for parties of eight or more, with an extra artist and a touch-up window before the first look
  • Spray tans with a custom color-match analysis and a zero-transfer bridal option
  • One-on-one makeup lessons in the studio, with private small-group classes available on request
  • Dermaplaning offered as a facial or as an add-on
Good for
  • Brides and bridal parties
  • Brides who rarely wear makeup
  • Pre-wedding facials, brows and spray tans
  • Weddings within 90 minutes of the studio
  • Makeup lessons for one-on-one instruction
  • Event spray tans booked a few days ahead
Treats
  • Bridal makeup
  • Dull skin
  • Fine facial hair
  • Unwanted brow and facial hair
  • Glow and hydration
  • Event makeup
Techniques
  • Dermaplaning
  • Brow waxing
  • Full face waxing
  • Lash application
  • Custom color-match spray tanning
  • Zero-transfer spray tanning
  • Custom makeup timeline for wedding days

Products & treatments

  • Glow By Erin powder finish for spray tans
  • Tan Extending Lotion (recommended aftercare)
  • Tan Water (recommended aftercare)
  • Spray tan solutions described as eco-certified, vegan, nut-free and orange-proof

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