Bridal tips

By Solihull College students

Mother of the Bride

Wedding guest ith the wedding season well upon us, we spoke to the Students from Solihull College and University Centre studying Level 3 Fashion Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up Studies and asked them to create bridal hair and make-up looks to inspire this summer after all the cancellations during the lockdowns.

They have created looks for a wedding guest, mother of the bride and finally a step-by-step bridal look. We think they have done a fabulous job and cannot wait to see what they bring to the world in the future.

Bronzer can give your skin that sun-kissed glow all year long. Apply the bronzer when you would naturally catch the sun (forehead, nose, cheeks) follow with a small amount of blusher to the apples of the cheeks.

Apply a nude lipliner to define the lips and prevent lipstick from bleeding. Apply lipstick, using a lip brush followed by lip gloss in the centre of the lips to help the lips appear fuller.

Before you begin applying your makeup, take the time to prep your skin with a high-quality moisturiser. This will ensure that the make-up goes onto the skin smoothly. Next apply a primer, primers are silky smooth gels and creams that fill in the lines and pores on your face, smoothing out uneven textures and creating the ideal canvas for your makeup.

Start with a natural eyeshadow shade, working it right across the eyelid. Gently work a light brown from the outer corner towards the middle of the eyelid. Use the shadow to line the lower lash line to define the eyes. Add a golden shimmer in the centre of the eyelid.

Students are studying the Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-up. This is a technical qualification that provides them with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work as a make-up artist when they leave college.

The content of this qualification is comprised of all the elements that will enable students to work effectively as a make-up artist including airbrush make-up, fashion and photographic make-up, media make-up, face and body art, creating and applying prosthetic pieces and fantasy hair design.

Wedding guest – Hair and make-up by Hannah Taylor Bride’s make-up – Rebecca Robinson Bride’s hair – Charlie Sharples Mother of the bride – Hair and makeup by Freya Billingham Photographers – Karla Ilsley and Zack Shingler (Level 3 Extended Diploma UAL Photography) Start from the centre of your face and blend a liquid foundation outward. As you sweep your foundation across the skin, buff it in with a damp sponge which will create a smoother, more even texture. Using a large, fluffy powder brush, begin by dusting a light coat of loose powder all over your face. It will help set the make-up and blur the look of fine lines and pores.

Use a brow pencil to fill in areas of sparseness with small, hair-like strokes.

Apply a waterproof mascara, this will create volume and define the eyes. Apply a second coat for more volume. We finished by applying some strip lashes to add additional volume and make the eyes stand out.

Test foundation colours on your jawline. After applying, if the foundation disappears without any sort of blending, you’ve found your perfect match.

Blusher should always be placed on the high apple of the cheek (the fullest part when you smile) and never too close to the nose to avoid looking flushed.

Spread across both our Blossomfield and Woodlands Campuses, our Hair & Beauty Academy offers specialist training in the fields of hairdressing, barbering and a multitude of beauty therapies.

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