BEAUTY TIPS

MAKE - UP

More important than on any other day in your life, your wedding day is the day that you want to look beautiful. If you do not usually wear make-up, there are many reasons for wearing it on your wedding day.

Makeup, properly applied will greatly enhance your appearance, but too much makeup, the wrong makeup, or makeup that has not been applied properly can have the opposite effect  A heavy eyeliner or heavy false eyelashes will cast unwanted shadows over your eyes and cheeks. No make-up may result in a washed out appearance. Your make-up should be applied to enhance your features without its presence being apparent. Some brides have a professional make-up artist not only to do her makeup but also that of the bridal party.

If you decide to do your own make-up, the best advice is to practice, until you achieve the look you want. Use your regular make-up or consult a professional beautician to find what products best suit your skin and features, and how to apply them. Choose a make-up that is close to your skin tone.

If you have an olive complexion, avoid shades of grey.

If you have a pale complexion, stay away from bright, colours.

If the foundation is too dark, it will create a mask-like effect. Use a soft brown pencil for liner on the eyes. Apply brown powder using a sponge tipped applicator on top of the pencil to set the liner and avoid smearing. Pencil in the shape of your eyebrows lightly with a soft, gentle touch. Use a lipliner pencil and draw the natural lipline, which will help prevent lipstick from running. Blend with a cotton swab and cover with a pastel lipstick. Add a touch of lip gloss to the center of your lower lip. Apply foundation smoothly to the hairline. Cover your face and neck with a fine powder and blend it well with a brush. Apply a touch of blusher high on your cheekbones and blend in carefully. Apply concealer with a sponge to cover any blemishes and to hide circles under your eyes.

If you suffer from acne purchase Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation. This has been medically proven to cover up acne without looking too thick.

HAIR

Most hairdressers suggest a trial before the wedding. This is a good idea as it enables you to get used to the style you plan to wear on the day.

Remember that some hairstyles can add inches to a bride's height, and shorter brides may want to use this to their advantage.

Hair colour looks its best the first two weeks, so have your hair coloured a week to two weeks before the wedding.

If a permanent wave is necessary, have it done a month prior to the wedding.

You may feel that it would be a good idea to take your headdress with you to your hairdresser. This will enable you to sample the whole effect and to practise putting it on.

Your final trip to the hairdresser should be on the morning of your wedding day.

NAILS

Most professional beauty salons will offer a full range of either natural nailcare or false nail services. You should also be able to find a dedicated nail salon in your area, many of which can offer more specialised nail treatments such as airbrushing and nail art.

BRIDES EMERGENCY KIT

Be prepared on the day and pack the following :

      *  Asprin
      *  Breath Mints or Gum
      *  Brush and Comb
      *  Clear Nail Varnish to stop runs
      *  Deodorant
      *  Hair Spray / Gel
      *  Lipstick / Lipgloss / Make-up
      *  Needle and Thread
      *  Safety Pin
      *  Stain-Fighting Spray
      *  Stockings
      *  Tampons
      *  Tissues

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