Your wedding day will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable and photographed days of your life. With all eyes on you, it’s only natural to want to look and feel your absolute best. As the bride, preparing your hair, makeup and overall bridal beauty looks is an important part of the planning process.
Follow these 5 essential beauty tips to look radiant and confident when you walk down the aisle.
1. Give Yourself Enough Time for Prep
Allow plenty of time for your wedding day beauty prep – at least 2-3 hours. Rushing will only cause unnecessary stress. Schedule your hair appointment first, followed by your makeup application. Having a precise schedule mapped out ahead of time will keep things running smoothly so you can relax. Bring along bridal hair/makeup inspiration images and have a trial run beforehand so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Semi-permanent makeup will save you time on the big day. Treatments like microblading ensure your eyebrows are on fleek, and lip colour means you won’t have to worry about lipstick smudging when you kiss your groom. Search for microblading in Cornwall to see how long the recovery time for brow shading is.
2. Pamper Your Skin
In the months leading up to the wedding, commit to an amped-up skincare regimen to reveal a glowing bridal complexion. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week, make use of brightening face masks, and don’t skip on daily SPF protection. Schedule regular facials and experiment with LED light therapy masks for skin tightening/firming. The week of, avoid harsh exfoliants/treatments that may lead to irritation.
3. Condition Your Locks
Growing out your hair or planning a cut/colour? No matter your hair length or texture, condition it diligently by massaging hydrating oils into the lengths or choosing weekly reparative hair masks. Use heat protectants when styling and avoid overdoing hot tools/chemical treatments which can damage hair over time. Schedule a glossing service two weeks before the big day for extra shine and have a trim 1 week prior to even out the ends.
4. Body Contouring
Start working out any undesirable wobbly bits 3-4 months beforehand with specifically targeted exercise regimes. Alternatively, body contouring treatments like CoolSculpting, ultrasound or radiofrequency can effectively tighten and tone targeted areas. Maintain the results with daily body moisturiser containing caffeine or contouring ingredients. A golden tan can also create the illusion of slimmer hips/waist and more definition.
5. Feeling Beautiful from Within
While looking flawless is a priority, don’t forget that the most important beauty starts from within. Maintain balanced nutrition, get quality sleep each night, practice self-care, and make time for loved ones. Final touches like professionally whitened teeth or lash extensions can boost your confidence exponentially too! Above all else, focus on feeling happy, relaxed and like your best self so your inner and outer beauty can truly shine.
Following these key beauty tips throughout your wedding planning and especially in the months/weeks beforehand will ensure you are the picture of bridal beauty perfection when you finally walk down the aisle to say “I do!”
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Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.