Wedding Beauty,
Makeup & Hair Style Tips
Getting engaged and planning a wedding is one of the
most exciting things you will do in your life. As if
that isn't enough, when your wedding day nears, you
will need to focus on your beauty, hairstyle and
makeup needs.How you look on your wedding day
will be the single most important thing people will
remember. Photographs and videos will document your
glory and bring pride when walking down memory lane.
Plan your hairstyle and makeup ahead of time and you
will look simply radiant.
Before Your Special Day
Getting plenty of beauty sleep is the secret to
not only how you will look on your wedding day, but
how you will feel. This doesn't mean just the night
before you get married -- it means the entire week.
While planning on beauty rest and getting your
beauty rest are two different things, make it a
priority to get a full night's sleep, every night.
Keep any daytime naps to a minimum so they don't
interfere with your ability to get that nighttime
shut-eye.
Pamper yourself every night with a warm bubble
bath before bed. Get out the candles and wine if
necessary to set a relaxing atmosphere. Turn on the
answering machine to field phone calls and ask
family members not to be disturbed.
Your mind may be racing, so keep a notepad on
your nightstand so you can jot down ideas and
to-dos, so it won't keep you awake at night. Just
knowing you won't forget the small stuff will give
you piece of mind.
Eat healthy and choose your foods carefully in
the days leading up to your wedding. Avoid any foods
known to cause bloating and gas. Now is not the time
for a crash diet. Just be sensible and you won't
sacrifice your health over a couple of extra pounds.
Makeup Tips
You're going to want to look beautiful, so take
into consideration if your wedding is scheduled for
a day
or
night event. If your wedding takes place in the
daytime hours, your make up should look natural.
When the night falls and the party begins, touch up
your make up with darker shades if you like.
- Consider having your makeup applied by a
professional. Schedule a trial run.
- Exfoliate your skin and follow up with a
toner.
- Your foundation should blend in with your skin
tone. Blend it into your neck to avoid
embarrassing lines.
- Neutral tones are the best for daytime.
- Use an eyelash curler to make your lashes
appear longer.
- Waterproof mascara and eyeliner is a must!
Brown/black will flatter both blondes and
brunettes.
- To prevent clumping, don't use old mascara.
- Avoid a shiny face. Powder your face with
loose translucent powder after you apply your
foundation. Take along pressed powder for touch
ups. This is especially important for your wedding
photographs.
- Stay away from crème eye shadow. You need some
staying power, so stick with powder.
- Apply lip liner under matte lipstick.
- Keep your foundation light to avoid any
streaking and check it outdoors or in bright light
when you're finished.
Bridal
Hair Style Tips
Your headpiece will play a large role in your
hair style choice so pick it up from the bridal shop
as soon as possible. Take it with you to your salon
for a beauty consultation about one month before
your wedding. Your stylist will then be able to
determine when you should get your hair trimmed and
how to style your hair to compliment your headpiece.
Generally, if you need a trim, one week before
your wedding is sufficient. If you're going for a
hair cut or total change, try this two to three
weeks before your wedding so you have time to
adjust.
If you're planning on wearing large earrings,
take them along too. They may look completely
different with your hairstyle
and headpiece than what you imagined. Make all
appointments well in advance so there are no
unwelcome surprises.
- Your hair will probably be exposed to the
weather more than usual. Use a conditioner or hot
oil treatment to prevent frizz.
- Always carry a comb and pocket-sized can of
hairspray with you or have your personal attendant
carry it for you.
- Stay out of the wind as much as possible.
- Have extra bobby pins on hand for emergencies.
- When you get your final trim or haircut, get
your eyebrows shaped. Have them touched up when
you get your hair styled for your wedding.
- Don't forget your bridesmaids. Let their
styles compliment your own.
- Remind the groomsmen and ushers to get in for
routine hair cuts the week of the wedding.
Personal
Attendants
Make sure you choose a trusted friend or relative
to be your personal attendant. She will be a key
player in your sanity and can carry along a larger
handbag to store essentials like a spare pair of
panty hose, tissue, needle and thread, make-up,
hairspray and Tylenol.
Bottled water may not sound good now, but will
definitely save your makeup if your facility has
drinking fountains. Prepare your personal
attendant's list ahead of time -- so your not left
at the altar without lipstick and other essentials.
Odds-N-Ends
- Your hands will be in many pictures so don't
forget a manicure. Have it done professionally the
day before your wedding.
- Your fragrance should be light and romantic.
Don't apply any directly to your dress. Even with
dry cleaning, it could leave a permanent stain.
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