Q&A Fashion and beauty Our local experts give their advice BIG AND BOUNCY I love a glamorous bouncy blow dry. How can I ensure it doesn’t go limp by the time I get to the dancefloor? It all begins with hair preparation. I’m able to tell with my experience which products are suited to your hair type. Schwarzkopf OSIS Grip mousse and Colour Wow Dreamcoat are my absolute go-to products as they help ensure your hair holds the bouncy curls and keeps the frizz and humidity away from your hair without your hair feeling sticky and full of product. My signature bouncy blow dry is created using round brushes which is the original blow dry method. I would always recommend pincurls regardless of hair type as they’re essential in helping to set the curls ensuring they last all night. That way you can dance the night away with beautiful bouncy hair. Faye Harmel | Glam Bridal By Faye www.instagram.com/glambridalbyfayex SIT BACK AND RELAX I’m very good at doing my own make-up. Why should I hire someone to do my make-up on the day. I’m worried it won’t be as good. Hiring a professional make-up artist can be daunting, especially if you’re a bride who is confident in their own make-up application. At the trial, I’ll always ask my bride to show me a selfie or photo of themselves when they’ve done their own make-up. This can help me identify what make-up they’d normally wear and what style, so that we can create something bespoke for them. I can identify what colours they love on eyes, whether they may wear a wing liner and also any go-to lip shades. The importance with hiring a professional is the layering and skin prep to ensure the longevity of the make-up and how it photographs, which on your wedding day is so important. It’s also lovely to sit back and relax and have a pamper knowing that your make-up is going to be professionally applied, wow your guests and still look amazing after those tears and dancefloor moves! Lexi Brownfield | Make-up artist www.lexibrownfield.com www.gettyimages.co.uk www.photographerliamgillan.com ASK THE EXPERTS 81
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