As the big day approaches, every bride wants to look their absolute best on their wedding day. As a makeup artist, I have helped countless brides achieve their desired look and feel confident on their special day. However, with so many details to take care of, it can be easy to overlook some essential hair and makeup tips. In this blog post, I will be sharing my expert advice on how to look your absolute best on your wedding day with our hair and makeup tips for the bride. From deciding on the perfect hairstyle to choosing the right makeup look to enhance your natural beauty, we have everything covered so that you can look and feel your best on your big day. Let’s dive in!
Here are some tips to consider for achieving the perfect hair and makeup on your wedding day:
1. Start Early: Preparing for your big day takes time, and so does your makeup and hair. You'll want to begin preparing and researching no later than six months before your wedding day. This gives you enough time to experiment with different styles, makeup colours, and to create a routine for your skincare. However, if you've left it to the last minute, don't stress! I often have last minute wedding makeup appointments available, so reach out and I will try to assist!
2. Hire A Professional: This is your special day, and you deserve to look and feel your best. Hiring a professional makeup artist and hair stylist ensures that you get the perfect look that matches your unique features and wedding dress. They will help you choose the right products that complement your skin tone, the dress, and wedding theme.
3. Do A Trial Run: A trial run with your makeup artist and hairstylist is an essential process before your wedding day. It gives you the opportunity to test and experiment with different looks to see what works best for you. This will help you to save time on your wedding day and ensure everything goes smoothly. My tip is to bring a few inspo pictures with you, to show your makeup artist and hairstylist so that they can see what looks you like. A 'natural' look can mean different things to different people so pictures can help to make sure we are on the same page.
4. Choose A Hairstyle That Complements Your Dress: The type of hairstyle you choose for your wedding day should complement the design of your dress. For instance, if you're wearing a dress with a high neckline, opt for an updo to highlight the design's details. On the other hand, if you're wearing a strapless dress or one with a lower neckline, a half-up half-down hairstyle would be a great option to balance the proportions. It's also important to choose a style that suits your face and most importantly, makes you feel comfortable. Discuss this with your hairstylist and take photos from different angles after your trial to make sure you are happy with your chosen look.
5. Use Waterproof Makeup: Tears and sweat are inevitable on your wedding day, and that's why your makeup should be waterproof. This will help you to stay looking fresh, even if you shed a few tears during the ceremony. As a professional makeup artist I always use products that will withstand the sweat, tears and everything else that comes with the wedding day.
6. Avoid Changing Your Look Too Much: While experimenting with different looks during your trial run is great, avoid changing your look drastically on your wedding day. Stick to what works for you, and be consistent with your hair and makeup choices.
7. Stay Hydrated: Drinking water is essential to ensure that your skin looks flawless on your wedding day. You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. Try to avoid caffeine and alcohol in the days leading up to your wedding (easier said than done, I know!) for an extra glowy complexion.
8. Keep Touch-up Products With You: You'll want to keep essential touch-up products, such as lipstick, powder, and blotting paper, with you on your wedding day. This will help you touch up and keep your makeup looking perfect throughout the day. Chat to me at your trial for lipstick recommendations.
In conclusion, there is no one right way to look and feel beautiful on your wedding day. But with a little planning, the right makeup artist and hair stylist, and some essential tips, you can have the perfect bridal look that enhances your natural beauty and makes you feel confident on your big day. Remember to relax, enjoy the moment, and savour every memory.
If you're looking for expert makeup services for your wedding day, then I'm the perfect choice! Let me help to reveal your natural beauty and enhance it through my artistry. I'm passionate about making sure that brides look and feel their best on this special occasion. If you'd like to discuss how I can make your wedding day even more special, please don't hesitate to contact me today.