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BEAUTY Q&A
Q&A Hair & make-up
Top tips from local experts
BRIDAL GLOW
My skin has suffered damage over the years from not wearing sun protection when I was younger, leaving me with brown spots and uneven patches on my face. What can I do to conceal them for my wedding day without having to cake my face in make-up? Melinda says: Firstly, start looking after your skin with a good routine from now on. Use factor 30 sun protection throughout the year and SPF 50 in the summer to help prevent more brown patches. Look into treatments; there are various facial ones designed to help for problems such as dull skin, brown patches, and age spots. There are also skincare products you can use yourself such as facial scrubs, brightening creams and essential oils which I’ve found can help improve discolouration. It’s best to speak to a beautician first to discuss the best options.
To cover blemishes, once your skin is prepped for make-up with a moisturiser and primer it’s important to have a concealer that provides good coverage to start with. This needs to be applied by roll patting it on with a finger (the ring finger is good for this) or with a small sponge or brush, building it up in thin layers if necessary. ‘Less is more’ when it comes to concealer to avoid caking and you may need to experiment to find the right shade. A colour correcting concealer can be helpful for this but I’d suggest getting some help in choosing the correct one for your skin discoloration.
Next apply a foundation, choose one that matches your lightest skin tone, not the darker pigmentation. One with an illuminating quality or a full-coverage foundation that gives a dewy appearance will make your complexion look healthy. Be careful applying foundation over the problem areas. If there are still some that need more coverage, apply a thin layer of either concealer (make sure it tones in with your foundation) or an extra thin layer of foundation in the specific spot by roll patting or using a small brush for more precision. You can then softly set it with a translucent powder. I like Mary Kay Cosmetics colourless one as it gives a beautiful healthy sheen. To finish, use a light dusting of bronzer, a blusher with some shimmer plus a cheek highlighter for a beautiful bridal glow.
Melinda Hollis | Beautician | www.makeoversbymelinda.co.uk
LOVE YOUR CURLS
I have very curly hair which can be hard to manage. Which kind of bridal style is most likely to suit me, last all day and control frizz even in bad weather? Clarice says: I love to see brides with gorgeous natural curls and I would always recommend working with what you have rather than against it. In my experience the best kind of style for your type of hair is an updo with natural volume, minimal backcombing and definition. With this look, once your hair is pinned in place, it should stay put even if the weather is bad.
I like to use a smoothing cream and small barrel tongs to enhance wavy locks. It also helps to minimise frizz and tease curls into place when they’re wanting to do their own thing! Creating plaits and twists to pin your hair back is not only a lovely way to add texture, but also to hold your style in place and tame those ‘flyaways’.
For an effortless look a low or high bun works well, leaving a few loose tendrils to frame the face for a soft effect. If you want something more secure, I’d suggest a halo braid, teasing out the plait to add height and again leaving a few tousled curls loose around the hairline. For the best results, I recommend using a volumising powder at the roots, smoothing cream for defining curls and taming frizz and a pump hairspray to finish.
YOUR BEST YOU
I have a quirky personality and want my wedding to be different and reflect my style. What would you suggest for my bridal make-up? Melissa says: Every bride wants to look and feel their best on their wedding day, and when they do, the confidence and happiness shines through for all to see! If that means having the dark smoky eyes or bright red lipstick you love – then go for it! There are no rules for how a bride should look, you just need to make sure you feel like ‘you’ on the day.
If you’re unsure about what kind of alternative style you want, then I’d definitely suggest having a trial beforehand so you can experiment with different looks. Some favourites for my brides have included black and purple smoky eyes, one who loved glitter had a touch of sparkle added to her eye make-up, and another went for the true vintage ‘50s look. Whatever you choose, just make sure it makes you smile when you look in the mirror on your wedding morning!’
Melissa Kassinen | Hair and make-up artist | www.madetoperfection.co.uk
GET THE LOOK
We’re having a country wedding and I want my bridal make-up to be as natural as possible but still look great for the photos – any ideas? Caroline says: One of my recent brides Harriet (pictured) wanted a fresh, romantic dewy look with a hint of bronze for her country wedding. Here’s how to achieve it: ♥ I used a mixture of Estée Lauder Advanced Night
Repair Serum and their Double Wear Stay-in-Place foundation in Fresco. ♥ Add a touch of colour to the cheeks with NARS
Orgasm Blush and a sweep of Hourglass
Ambient Highlighter. ♥ For the eyes I used subtle, soft pink shades from the
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eye Palette with a slick of
Chanel Cassis Waterproof Eyeliner. ♥ For the finishing touch I topped Charlotte Tilbury Pillow
Talk lips with Tom Ford Bronzer in 01 Gold Dust. This look is easily adaptable to most skin types as long as you have reasonably clear, well moisturised skin. The dewy effect is very popular, it always looks really fresh and I love creating it.
MAKING YOUR BIG DAY EASIER
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