Plan Ahead When it Comes to Wedding Day Beauty

When you're a bride, there's nowhere to hide. But why would you want to, unless you haven’t done your very utmost to look your very best?

To make sure that your hair and makeup are as close to perfection as humanly possible, you have to plan ahead of time. Your beauty strategy should include visiting a trusted hair salon way in advance of the wedding date, to discuss the current status of your hair (cut, color, texture).  

In addition, make an appointment with a good cosmetic artist. This is the person who will look closely at your face – your bone structure, your eyebrows, your chin, your skin tone – and then make recommendations in regard to your wedding day make up.

Before doing so, she’ll want to know what style gown you are wearing and the jewelry that will be accompanying your headpiece and veil.  Note: It’s best if you have made all of these purchases at this point and even better if you can show her photos of your wedding gown and accessories.  

This visual will help her determine a makeup application style and color palette that will work best with your attire. 

As you begin seeking out these pros, prepare to: 

Let your eyebrows grow out, so that your makeup artist can recommend a shape that best suits your eyes.

Grow out your current hairstyle and research different hairdos that will complement your face, headpiece and veil.

Discuss with your stylist whether you might need hair extensions.

Experiment with a variety of eye shadow color palettes until you find one that you are one hundred percent happy with for the big day.

Set up a hair color treatment schedule so your roots won’t show on your wedding day.

Inquire about eyelash tinting, stimulators or extensions.

Visit your dentist for a general cleaning and checkup and look into teeth straightening and whitening if these are concerns.

Don’t leave nails for the last minute – regular manicures and pedicures will ensure picture-perfection from head to hand to toe!