Is a trial appointment necessary?

We strongly recommend it. The trial appointment shows whether your hair holds the desired shape, how the veil sits and how long the pinning takes. After that, the hairstyle is finalised and worked on the wedding morning according to our notes – with no experimenting on the day itself.

When should we get in touch?

As early as possible, since colour, cut and trial appointment each need their own appointment with a gap in between. Saturday mornings are especially in demand. Call us on +49 40 66969105 or write to hallo@salon-scherenwerk.invalid, and we'll put together the series of appointments together.

Should I wash my hair beforehand?

For both the trial appointment and the wedding morning, it's best not to bring freshly washed hair – hair that's a day old holds pinned styles much better. If you're unsure, we'll discuss this during the consultation based on your hair structure.

Can I still change my hair colour before the wedding?

A colour change is possible, but should be planned well in advance and should not happen in the days immediately before the trial appointment or the wedding. Please also don't colour it yourself in the meantime: home colour on pre-treated hair makes any correction in the salon more difficult.

What does the preparation cost?

We charge consultation, colour, cut, trial appointment and styling on the wedding day as individual services. We determine the scope during the consultation based on your hair length and desired hairstyle, and you'll receive the breakdown in advance – you'll find an overview on the Prices page.

Hairdressing craftsmanship in Hamburg's old town

Preparing bridal styling in peace and quiet

Name: Salon Scherenwerk
Address: Deichstraße 5, Hamburg, Hamburg, 20459, DE
Telephone: +49 40 66969105

From the initial consultation through the trial appointment to the morning of the wedding: we finalise colour, cut and style early enough that nothing is left open on the day itself.

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Deichstraße 5, Hamburg Saturday 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Trial appointment always before the wedding day

Colour, cut and shape are noted down

Morning schedule planned together

Enquiries by phone or email

Overview

What's settled before the wedding day

Our preparation runs in fixed stages: first the consultation about dress and hair, then colour and cut, and finally the trial appointment.

The schedule at a glance

The trial appointment always takes place before the wedding day, never on the day itself – leaving time to adjust the style if needed.
We plan colouring, regrowth and cut with enough lead time so the colour has settled and the cut has grown in by the wedding day.
Dress, veil, hair accessories and earrings are part of the conversation, because the neckline and nape determine the shape of the style.
At the trial appointment, we note down products, pinning sequence and parting height in writing and follow this note on the wedding morning.
We agree on start time, order and duration for the morning in advance – even when a maid of honour or mother is also being styled.
Appointments are arranged by phone on +49 40 66969105 or by email to hallo@salon-scherenwerk.invalid.

Preparation process

From enquiry to wedding morning

We work through the preparation in five stages. Each has its own appointment, and none of them falls on the wedding day itself.

Enquiry and appointment series

You give us the wedding date and the time of the ceremony. We then set the entire series of appointments: consultation, colour, cut, trial appointment and the morning itself. All appointments by arrangement – ideally in one phone call.
Consultation

We look at photos of the dress, veil and hair accessories, check hair length, density and texture, and discuss two or three directions that suit your hair – worn down, half-up or pinned up.
Colour and regrowth

We schedule colouring or balayage with lead time before the trial appointment, so the colour can settle and the regrowth is right on the wedding day. The ideal interval depends on your hair growth and is determined during the consultation.
Cut

The cut comes after the colour and before the trial appointment, so it has grown in by the wedding. We only refresh ends and contours shortly before the day if needed.
Trial appointment

We style the look fully once, with veil and hair accessories. We record the pinning sequence, products and time required in writing, and photograph the result from all sides.
Wedding morning

On the day itself, we follow the note from the trial appointment. Start time and order are fixed in advance, so you leave the salon with a buffer before the ceremony.

Hair colour and shape

Colour and cut need lead time

Freshly applied colour looks cooler and more intense in the first few days than it will later. A fresh cut sits stiffer until it has settled.

Please don't change colour, length or shape immediately before the trial appointment or the wedding day – and not in between on your own with ready-made colour from the drugstore either. In that case we can't assess how the hair will behave when pinned, and a new shade can only be corrected to a limited extent at short notice. Instead, discuss your desired colour and length at the first consultation, so we can schedule the appointments with enough spacing. If you want to change the colour significantly, it's best planned in several steps – details on our pages on colouring and balayage.

The day itself

Arrangements for the wedding morning

On the wedding morning, the order determines how calm things stay in the salon. That's why we fix in advance who sits in the chair when.

Three things settled in advance

Start time and buffer

We work backwards from the time of the ceremony and set the start time so that there is still some breathing room between the finished hairstyle and departure. The exact time depends on your day's schedule and is set at the trial appointment.

Set: at the trial appointment
Based on: ceremony time

Who else gets styled

The maid of honour, mother or sister can be styled the same morning. We need the number of people in advance, as this determines the total duration and the order – the bride is always last.

Information needed: number of people
Order: bride last

The notes from the trial appointment

The pinning sequence, number of pins, products, root height and photos from every angle are ready in the morning. This way, the hairstyle you saw at the trial appointment is recreated – not a new variation.

Based on: photos and notes

Appointment windows

When we schedule bridal appointments

We like to schedule trial appointments for the quiet morning hours, so there's enough time for the veil and pinning work.

Opening hours at Deichstraße 5

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday: 09:00⁠–⁠18:00
Thursday–Friday: 10:00⁠–⁠20:00
Saturday: 09:00⁠–⁠15:00
Sunday: Closed

Appointments by arrangement. Saturday appointments on the wedding morning are limited – please request these early, by phone at +49 40 66969105.

What happens during bridal styling itself, how we apply colour and how to reach us is covered on these pages.

Frequently asked questions about preparation

Preparation

Checklist for the trial appointment

Please bring as much as possible to the trial appointment that belongs with your hair on the wedding day.

What to bring

Veil or headpiece in the original – weight and comb position determine where the updo needs to sit
Photos of the dress, especially of the neckline, back and nape
Hair accessories, clips and pins you'd like to wear, including borrowed or inherited pieces
Earrings and necklace, so the hairstyle doesn't cover them
Two or three picture ideas, feel free to include examples you explicitly don't like
Your own styling products, if you're used to certain ones
Wedding day schedule with ceremony time, photo shoot and travel routes

Good to know

Come with dry, not freshly washed hair – no dry shampoo or hairspray.
Allow around two hours for the trial appointment, questions included.
Wear a top that doesn't need to go over your head – buttoned tops work better.
Feel free to bring someone along: two perspectives help with the decision.
We document the result with photos from several angles.

Ready for your trial appointment?

We'll discuss your desired look and plan the schedule through to the wedding morning.

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