Bridesmaid Hairstyles
So where do you start? Your Bridesmaids may be sister’s, friends or Groom’s family…and really they are there to help the Bride and they are someone who you can trust their opinion.
What can be challenging when choosing Bridesmaid hairstyles is that firstly you chose the girls as they are special to you and not for the length of their hair and suitable to a style.
For the laidback Bride, she can be the type that just goes with the flow and let the Bridesmaids have what they want and whatever the Bridesmaids feel suits them.
Generally though if you have put so much time and planning into the Wedding you will have some idea about what you would like and a vision.
There are many different hairstyle choices for bridesmaids….straight, curly, vintage, Gatsby inspired, beachy..so how do you work out what styles your bridesmaids should have?
One commonly asked question about bridesmaid hairstyles is…”should they all have the same hairstyle?
You want your Bridesmaids to enjoy themselves on the Wedding day as well..so taking into consideration their likes and what they feel comfortable with is essential…you may have bridesmaids of different ages and styles. You can still have The styles don’t need to be identical, you have bring it all together with a hair accessory, or a braid, or creating height in the same area of the style.
When choosing your Bridesmaid hairstyles also take into consideration your dress style. If the dress is more intricate in design then you may like to choose styles that are simpler, for example a soft bun.
Looking at the location of the Wedding and general theme is also important. If you are getting married on the beach and having an intimate casual reception, then soft loose beach waves with a simple roped braid may work well. Look at the weather prediction for that time of year. If is a time of year with high rainfall or high humidity, and you have a bridesmaid with naturally curly hair, try to work with the natural curl, whilst smoothing out the hair may work initially, it won’t last long.
You also want the Bride to stand out the most on the day. If you plan the looks and put thought into the bridesmaid hairstyles prior to the day, then there is no surprises. One of the best ways to talk to your bridesmaids prior to the day is set up a Pinterest board that is for you and your maids, to share ideas.
Remember to look for pictures of hairstyles that have similar hair colours, densities and textures.
If you have chosen Vintage statement headpieces then you may like to choose a more relaxed hairstyle.
If you have a definite theme in mind…for example “Great Gatsby”, or “Breakfast at Tiffanies”…then you will have to put some time into looking for looks in that theme and looks that will suit your bridesmaids. Talk to your hairstylist in advance, you may like to email them looks, and if you then needed any hairpieces or hair paddings your artist can be prepared.
5 Tips on How to Apply Long Lasting Wedding Makeup
On your wedding day, it’s so important to ensure your Wedding makeup is going to last from your very first steps down the aisle to that last dance at the end of the day. Longevity of makeup really does depend on your skin type and the health of your skin, however there are some really great makeup tips and tricks to help keep you looking fresh and fab all day long. Start working on your skin at least 6 months in advance. It’s not just what you put on your skin, it’s also what you put in your body as well.
1. Great Wedding makeup starts with great preparation. Ensure your skin is freshly cleansed, toned and moisturized prior to starting your makeup. This will give you a great base to start with. If you have oily skin, make sure you use an oil free moisturizer and cleanse the skin well.
2. Are your large pores getting in the way of your flawless foundation finish? Make a pore minimizer your best friend! Applied after your moisturiser, pore minimizers work by filling in and smoothing out your pores with a silicone based substance so that your foundation effortlessly glides over the top and doesn’t sink into those pesky pores.
3. Don’t forget to Prime! To ensure an even application and a long lasting result for your Wedding makeup, always prime your skin prior to applying your foundation.
There are many different primers available for all different skin types from oil free, mattifying primers for oily prone skin to plumping and hydrating primers for mature or dry skins. Make sure you choose the right primer to suit your foundation as well, for example if your foundation is a silicone based foundation, it’s best to use a silicone based primer.
4. Do you suffer from oily eyelids that seem to devour your eye makeup in a few hours? Here’s a great tip for you then… Use an eyeshadow primer or paint on the ball of your eyes prior to applying eye shadow. Eye primers are usually matte and neutral in colour, whereas eye paints can have some colour and sheen to them, so simply choose what will suit your eye makeup best. These products work to grab hold of your eye makeup and keep it in place all day long…it will be your best investment for dazzling eyes from dawn to dusk.
5. Touching up your makeup throughout the day is essential. As much as we can use the best products for long lasting results and to help keep oil and shine at bay, our skin is a living organism that sweats and produces oil, so it’s important to be prepared to touch up your foundation and lipstick/gloss during your wedding day. A few essential products to keep tucked away in your clutch are: hydrating mist to freshen your Wedding makeup, blotting papers and a compact powder to reduce shine, lipstick/lipgloss to reapply after all that kissing and eating.
