So, you’ve just had an incredible boudoir shoot, and you’re absolutely glowing with a full face of makeup and beautifully styled hair. But how do you keep the surprise element under wraps if you want to keep it a secret from your partner until the big reveal without having to remove your makeup and throw your hair into a messy bun? Here are a few fun and crafty cover stories to help you maintain the mystery:

1. The “Girls’ Day Out” Excuse
Tell your partner you had a girls’ day out or a catch-up session with friends. Mention that you decided to hit the mall or your favorite makeup store and the ladies in the cosmetic department convinced you to let them do your makeup and and style your hair. Sure, it’s not something you would typically do but you enjoyed the extra pampering and it was fun to get gussied up with your girlfriends!

2. A Hair and Makeup Trial Run
If you are doing your boudoir session as a grooms-gift for your upcoming wedding, an easy cover story is to say that you had an additional hair and makeup trial run to test out another look. You’re the bride and want to make sure you look your absolute best on your big day which makes this cover story extra believable!

3. Headshots for Work
Spin a tale about a your workplace providing the opportunity to do new headshots on site. They provided the photographer and a hair and makeup artist for the special event. These days everyone needs a work appropriate headshot which makes this one a full proof cover story for most professions.

4. Self Care
Frame it as a self-care day where you treated yourself to a full makeover at the salon. You can say you got your hair cut which typically comes with complimentary styling. Oh, and the salon just started carrying a new makeup brand so you had your makeup done as well to test out some products! Highlight how you felt like indulging in a little extra beauty treatment for yourself. You deserve it, after all.

5. Spent the Day With Your Beauty Obsessed Bestie
Say you’re spending the day with a close friend who is obsessed with all things beauty related. You had some lunch, a little wine, and then they wanted to play with your hair and makeup, obviously.

Whichever cover story you choose, remember to enjoy the thrill of keeping the secret and the excitement of the upcoming reveal. Your partner will be amazed by the thoughtful gesture, and the surprise will be well worth the effort!

Happy secret-keeping!