Wedding Hair and Makeup

Delicate or Extravagant on the Makeup

Should your dream wedding makeup be delicate or extravagant? Remember that wedding makeup is aimed at making you more beautiful, not changing you. If you normally don’t wear makeup or your everyday makeup is very delicate, this is not the day for extravagance. That wouldn’t be you, and friends and family would notice this fact. The same goes if you are usually seen wearing a lot of makeup. Don’t choose your wedding day to go delicate.

Wedding makeup should be delicate, radiant and fresh. The colors depend on the appearance of the bride, her skin type. Makeup should also blend with the dress and accessories of the bride.

Makeup Product

Most brides do not wear makeup everyday, which include moisturizers, prep primers, foundations, concealers, or sealants to ensure coverage. Professional makeup artists use quality products that ensure full, long lasting coverage for at least up to 10-12 hours. Professional makeup artist master this technique and make sure your makeup artist is not “double dipping’ into the mascara wand! Then your in big trouble!

To Spend or Not to Spend

Most professional artist are expensive because they can be. They have acheieved great levels of experience and confident approach in the industry. Some will work with you on price if you have a larger bridal party, take advantage of this opportunity because in 30-50 years when you look at those photos, you will see the beauty still remains the same.

Deciding what wedding hairstyle to go with? This is for you.

Choosing a bridal hairstyle for your wedding day isn’t rocket science, so the question is why must it be such a challenge? You desire a look as if you just stepped out of a Glamour magazine, but require a little assistance. Relax you’re in the right place.

Wedding Hair and Make up – Get an Idea

First thing you should be doing is gathering some ideas from the internet or collecting images from magazines. It’s best to be realistic. You need to be certain that your hair is thick / long / straight enough for your bridal hairstyle that you desire? Pick a few images to show your hairstylist. Ask her to trial and error with each of them. Be sure to be open to new ideas and any suggestions.

Wedding Hair and Make up – High or Low?

Pick a hairstyle which will compliment your face shape. Round faces generally suit high “updo’s” and silky-smooth long styles. When it comes to long faces, you’re looking at styles which have volume and width. With Oval faces, just about anything will look great!

If you don’t mind having all your hair pulled back, you may consider having some hair up and some down, or leaving slender lines around your face for a soften effect.

Wedding Hair and Make up – curly or straight?

When you’ve chosen to either have your hair up or down, the possibilities are infinite. Pleats are classy and sophisticated, Curls are romantic and gentle, braids are modish and funky. You should try and capture your personality in your hairdo, but most importantly be comfortable.

Wedding Hair and Make up – Trials

Be sure to trial safely in advance of the wedding day. You may need your hair to grow longer for your desired look.

Wedding Hair and Make up – choosing a hairdresser

You should ask your regular hair salon if they provide a bridal hairstyling service, Most will. If you need your hair to styled at home or in your hotel on your big day, you will need to find a mobile hairdresser.

When using a Mobile hairdresser:

- Make sure they are positively available on the date of your wedding.
- Be sure to see there portfolio of their work and comments from past clients.
- To be safe, setup a trial-run with them at least 8 weeks prior to your wedding day.