Preparing For Your Wedding Day

Your beauty routine should begin at least three months before your wedding day.

Careful planning with your beauty specialist, hairdresser and healthcare professional will ensure that you have clear radiant skin, perfect make-up and hair, and optimum health that will ensure that you are glowing on your wedding day.

Hair.

• As soon as possible decide on the length, shape and style of your wedding day hairstyle. This will allow you to have an early trial with your hairdresser to determine whether the style is right for you. Remember to take your headpiece and veil to complete your look.
• Many brides decide to color or highlight their hair for their wedding day. However it is important that you give your hairdresser enough time to create the desired look and to correct any mistakes. We suggest at least 4 months before your wedding day to work with your hairdresser to determine the exact color/s you desire. Then have the process done at 6 weekly intervals, the last just before the big day. This will ensure you are happy with the look of your hair and have no big unwanted color surprises.
• It is a good idea to book weekly deep conditioning treatments for your hair. This will give your hair a boost before your wedding day, leaving it healthy and shiny.
• Consult with your hairdresser to schedule your final cut before your wedding day to ensure your hair looks its best.

Make-up

• Consult a professional well before the event to discuss possible colors. Then schedule a trial session to ensure you and your make-up artist are happy with the result. It is a good idea to purchase the same lipstick and powder used by your make-up artist, allowing you to touch up your make-up perfectly throughout the day.
• It is advisable to stick to the make-up brands that best suit your skin type. If you have problem areas such as blemishes, scars, or under-eye circles, yellow and blue based concealers work best.

Face.

• Consult a skincare professional and work out a routine that best suits your skin. It is important to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin morning and night.
• A facial is always a must before a wedding event. You should schedule an appointment at least two weeks before the wedding day, allowing any post-facial breakouts or redness to disappear.
• Make an appointment to have your brows professionally shaped. This will add one of the final touches of your wedding day look.
• It is advisable to schedule a professional cleaning at your dentist at least two weeks before your wedding day.
• Many brides choose to whiten their teeth for the wedding day. Many products are available at your pharmacy, however if your teeth are very stained it is best to consult your dentist.
• Get into the habit of flossing everyday, and brushing twice a day. This will help to achieve a beautiful smile for your wedding day while also achieving nice healthy teeth.

Body.

• Once, to twice, a week you should exfoliate your skin, concentrating on areas such as elbows, knees and feet. Follow up with a deep moisturizer.
• Many brides choose to tan before their wedding day. If you are using a self tanner, remember to experiment well before the event to determine the correct amount required to gain your desired look. If you are attending a professional tanning studio, it is still a good idea to have an application well before the wedding. If you do not, you risk the look of unnatural color or even an allergic reaction.

Hands and Feet.

• Schedule a weekly manicure and pedicure either at home or at your beauty salon. Thiw ill not only allow you to have beautiful hands and feet on your wedding day, but will als help you relax and pamper yourself at this busy time.
• Keep your hands moisturized at all times. It is a good idea to keep a small bottle of moisturizer in your handbag.
• Decide on the nail polish color for your wedding day early and remember to check that it suits the style of your overall look. It is a good idea to purchase a bottle of the color for any chips on the big day and on your honeymoon.
• If you are having acrylic or gel tips applied, make sure they are short enough for you to still use your hands. If it is your first time having them applied, it is a good idea to have them put on at least a week before to get use to the length.

Fragrance.

• Go and treat yourself to your favorite fragrance. This should be worn on the pulse points (ears, wrists and knees) and in your hair. Purchase matching body wash and body spray to ensure a long lasting scent.

Health

• Consult your dermatologist to work out if your body’s immune systems needs any extra boosts such as vitamin supplements and anti-oxidants. This will help your body look and feel its best for the wedding day.
• Drink eight to ten glasses of water a day. This will boost your energy, and will leave your skin glowing.
• Exercising is a must. Commit to a routine that best suits the results you want to achieve. The result will be that you look and feel better, your energy levels will improve and your stress levels will drop.
• If you desire to lose weight to fit into your dream gown or to improve your health it is advisable to consult professional weigh loss clinic.
• Remember to rest. It is healthy to get eight hours of sleep a day.

Congratulations! Your wedding is going to be lovely.