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Wedding Beauty Tips: How to Get Ready on Your Big Day

Every bride dreams of looking her best on her wedding day. From the top of your head to the tip of your toes, there’s no end to wedding beauty tips. Be aware that wedding photos last forever, so the look should be timeless, enhancing your natural beauty.

Try to opt for a cohesive style that goes well with the overall mood of the wedding. It is very important to choose a wedding dress that emphasizes your beauty and style, but it is equally important to take good care of your skin, make-up, hair, and last but not least, manicure and pedicure. First of all, we highly suggest hiring a professional hair and make-up artist to take care of you on the big day — but don’t forget that the preparation in the months ahead is entirely on you.

Hair Care in the Months Before

Try to avoid doing something new in the last weeks, as you will need time to fix it in case it doesn’t work out, and sometimes you can do so only if you have enough time. Some treatments take several months, so plan in advance.

If you are thinking of an updo, start growing your hair a few months before the wedding, or ask for extensions if your natural hair lacks volume — the longer and thicker the hair, the better. If you have frizzy-prone hair, consider a keratin treatment, tried out enough months in advance to check it works for you. Repair damaged ends with a trim and a moisturizing mask, and always use heat protectant before styling.

On the day of the wedding, hair usually has to be well washed the day before and dried without any product in it before the hairdresser arrives, but always ask directly what their preferences are to avoid any surprises.

Make-up Trials and Day-of Tips

If you have the chance, always do a wedding beauty trial to make sure the look you are going for works as expected. This will make you feel more confident and less stressed, and you will have the chance to ask the artist directly for wedding beauty tips.

In case you want to change your look during the day — for example from a hairdo to a half-up — ask if the hairdresser can stay until the end of the ceremony. If the same person is doing both hair and make-up, you could also have a small make-up touch-up at the same time. Changing style before dinner is also a common option, though it will require an extra fee and a meal for them to stay all day.

Professionally done make-up is the key to beauty bliss, making you look flawless and radiant. Do not hesitate to follow professional advice, but always stay true to yourself — you want to look your very best, not like somebody else.

Skin Care Routine

Make-up is a big part of the look, whether you go for a natural effortless look or a more sophisticated one. Always have it balanced and take care of your skin in the months before. Find a good aesthetician to help you maintain your skin. The goal is to perfect your skin on a daily basis — this is a great moment to start, but don’t go overboard with treatments just because you are getting married.

Travel, stress, make-up and alcohol are very bad for the skin. Follow your beauty routine according to a beauty advisor, take off your make-up every night before going to bed, and eat healthily. Using new products can trigger allergic reactions, so stick to washing detergents and body washes your skin already knows and loves.

If you do a facial or professional peeling, do it at least 2 months before the wedding to avoid any reactions. Over-exfoliation or aggressive skin treatments could cause dehydration. If your skin is on the drier side, invest in a good moisturizer and start using it at least a month before the wedding day. Keeping hydrated is key — drink plenty of water, and a low-sugar, low-dairy diet will help you achieve a glowing complexion.

If you end up having breakouts, try not to stress about it and don’t pick them. Use an anti-blemish product (we suggest tea tree oil) and let your make-up artist cover it up properly.

Sun Protection

Getting ready will have to start early before the ceremony, to take pictures and do everything without rushing. Have a good shower, wear your bridal robe, sit back and relax.

Sunscreen should be a daily must regardless of where you live and your skin type, but it is more important than ever when travelling to another country for your wedding. A sun-kissed look will make you glow, but too much sun can lead to sunburn or redness. At least make sure your foundation has SPF in it and wear body sunscreen when exposed. On the other hand, SPF can reflect light in professional pictures, so your make-up artist will manage this using the right products.

Body Care and Tanning

Body skin is not to be forgotten. In the months before the wedding, start exfoliating or dry-brushing once a week, following with a good body moisturizer. Dry-brushing gently exfoliates the skin, increases blood circulation, and revs the flow of lymph.

Don’t get a spray tan for the first time the day or two before the big day. If you want spray tan, try it in advance, exfoliate beforehand, and give your skin time to settle so you can decide how many days before you should do it. Remember to shave or wax, but don’t get any major cosmetic treatments too close to the wedding.

Eyebrows, Lashes and Teeth

Do not pluck your eyebrows on the wedding day. Get them professionally done at least 3 days before to let any redness fade. If you are reshaping your eyebrows, start the process as early as possible — at least four months before — to give more time for growth.

Dark drinks like red wine and coffee can stain your teeth. We recommend having them cleaned by a dentist and using a whitening toothpaste, because we hope you will be smiling a lot.

You might also shed tears of joy, so make-up artists will suggest waterproof mascara or false lashes. Eyelash extensions or lash lamination are great options — have them done professionally before the wedding week, and return three to four days before for a fill-in retouch. Keep them away from water as much as possible in the first days, but they last up to 15 days, allowing you to cry without turning into a panda. Go for a natural look and stay away from anything too extreme.

Hands, Feet and Nails

Your hands will be on display all day long, showing off your wedding band, holding your bouquet and hugging your beloved. Take care of them in the months before the wedding by moisturizing skin and cuticles with oil every night before bed. A professional manicure every few weeks ensures your hands and nails are in great shape. The same goes for your feet.

Whether you choose nail polish or not, what matters is doing it properly if you do. You can go for a regular manicure with solid nail polish or semi-permanent shellac, but do it as late as possible to avoid chipping or a gap due to nail growth.

Sleep and Stress Management

Last but not least, sleep is important for so many reasons. Your body and mood will benefit greatly from sleeping well and enough. If stress is causing problems, avoid coffee as much as possible, try soft meditation or a good relaxing herbal tea before bedtime. Don’t underestimate it.

We know this may seem like a lot to take in, but these wedding beauty tips are just about considering which things you’re probably already doing and watching out for the ones that may cause significant changes to your routine. You don’t need to be perfect, as long as you feel good and relaxed. We are sure your happiness will make you glow and look amazing on your wedding day, no matter what.

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