Wedding Hair and Makeup Tips
Of all the details that have to be attended to for a wedding, hair and makeup are some of the most important. Not only do they complete a bride’s signature look, they will be captured forever in pictures. It’s one of the most important parts of the most important day of your life. It has to be right.
How do you make sure it is?
Talking to stylists, and using a little common sense can go a long way. Here are some tips that will help you get the perfect wedding hair and makeup, so you can look your best on what will hopefully be the best day of your life!
Pick Your Hairstyle and Makeup Design Well Ahead of Time
If you want to guarantee that hairstyle and makeup application sessions don’t go well on your wedding day, go into them not knowing what you want. Nothing is going to bog the process down more and ensure you’ll be unhappy with the end result than having to dial in your hair and makeup instead of merely applying it.
Make sure you do your research. Look at bridal magazines and as many pictures of brides and hairstyles as possible. Eventually, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Figure out what shades of makeup and what kind of makeup scheme will best suit your skin a long time before the big day.
If you have every detail of your wedding hairstyle and makeup finalized before the big day, you can relax during the process as your stylist – or stylists – is able to simply execute. The big day will involve big stress…but hair and makeup can be no trouble with proper planning.
Have A Trial Styling and Makeup Application With A Wedding Stylist
Along with pre-planning, have a trial styling and makeup application with a wedding stylist. In fact, go to several. You may have to spend, but the end result is going to give you something worth more than almost anything else on your wedding day. Know what that is?
Peace of mind, or at least peace of mind about your hair and makeup.
Plenty of brides have panicked wondering if their hair and makeup will be exactly how they want it to be. The way to avoid that is by knowing the stylist you booked can and will pull it off.
When searching for a stylist, make sure to ask for a portfolio. You should be able to see their past work, which will give you the idea of the quality of their work as well as the knowledge that the person you’re interested in having style your hair and apply your makeup is up to the task.
Also be sure to take pictures of your hair and makeup BEFORE the big day. You’ll know what shots will look best!
Follow A Hair Care and Skin Care Regimen
Another top tip is to make sure that you follow a hair care and skin care regimen for a good amount of time prior to the wedding. It’s good to do anyway, but of vital importance prior to makeup application and hair styling.
This will prevent split ends and other hair maladies. It will also ensure that makeup is being applied to healthy skin. As a result, there will be fewer chances of something going awry during your wedding day, at least with your hair and makeup.
Give Yourself Ample Time For Makeup and Hair Appointment On The Day
On the day, make sure there’s ample time for your makeup and hair appointment. The temptation, of course, is to schedule everything down to the second and keep things tight. The reality, though, is that everything doesn’t run as smoothly as people would like. Bridesmaids get stuck in traffic, sometimes a hairdressing takes longer to apply and so on and so forth, which takes extra time and can induce stress over the schedule.
How do you fix that?
By giving yourself extra time. This will let you relax. It’s YOUR day; you should let yourself enjoy being pampered! This also allows you extra quality time with your bridesmaids and also – and this is a detail that is often overlooked – allows your stylist to relax. A relaxed stylist will be more confident and less likely to rush or otherwise make a mistake.
Work With Your Wedding Stylist And Treat Them Well
Your wedding stylist is in your corner – they are there to make you look beautiful and that’s going to require some help from you. It is your day, but it’s their job. They need to be able to do it. Doing your research and getting on the same page as your stylist regarding your hair and makeup before the big day is vital. So is giving them ample time to do their best work, and letting them get the job done when it’s time to get you ready.
Also, be nice. Weddings can be stressful, but that doesn’t give you license to take it out on the stylist. It’s good to be demanding of good work, but not abusive. They are on your side, after all – keep that in mind on the day. It will make their job easier, and it will show in the final product.
Your Regular Hair Stylist May Not Suffice
Another good type is not to necessarily hire your normal hair stylist. While your regular stylist might do wonders for your hair for your normal life, they may not have experience in hairdressing for weddings. It requires more from a stylist, because unlike a normal hairstyle that can be worn for some time, wedding hairstyles only last a day.
Just like how some mechanics specialize in certain brands and knows more than the typical shop, many stylists have specialized in wedding styling and makeup. Your current stylist, even though you have a standing and productive relationship with them, may not. It may be best to leave the task to someone who performs it regularly.
Top Tips For Keeping Wedding Hair and Makeup In Top Shape During The Wedding
During the wedding, there are a few more tips and tricks to keep your wedding hair and makeup in perfect condition.
First, hydrate and don’t overexert yourself. Sweat can wreak havoc with makeup and mar the hairline in pictures. Keeping hydrated also keeps your skin healthy and can help keep stress in check.
Second, wear open-front shirts such as zip-up hoodies or button-ups. That way, you can take them on or off as needed without jeopardizing hair or makeup.
Third, take it easy on the alcohol until the reception. Alcohol lowers inhibitions, including emotional ones. Plenty of brides have broke down in tears before the ceremony thanks to an alcohol-induced catharsis…and ruined their makeup. Alcohol can also exacerbate stress or other negative feelings. You’ll feel better if you take it easy until AFTER the vows have been exchanged, or avoid it altogether.
Lastly, trust your stylist. They may know a way to accomplish a look or a trick that may work better than what you picture in your mind. While you are the bride, they are the professional. If the body of work proves they know what they’re doing, trust that they do!
There’s no way to guarantee everything will be perfect, but these tips will help make one of the most crucial aspects of your wedding day a breeze.