Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - October/November 2023 (Issue 41)

Q&A Local expert Georgia Ward reveals all Beauty HAIR-RAISING Can you give me some fairytale-inspired hairstyles for my upcoming wedding? Meet the expert: Georgia Ward is the talent behind Georgia Claire Bridal, providing professional and experienced bridal hair styling in the South West. Based in the heart of Regency Cheltenham, Georgia works with brides and the bridal party to create wonderful wedding day looks and loves nothing more than experimenting with both classic and boho hairstyles. Georgia says: If you’re thinking of choosing a fairytale-inspired wedding theme, think ethereal, boho and whimsical! You can’t go wrong with a half-up, half-down style which can be altered and tailored to suit your hair type. This could be kept classic and subtle, or involve intricate twists and braids. If you’re worried about not having enough hair to make a half-up style work then I would suggest considering some clip-in hair extensions to add density, volume and length if desired. If you’re thinking of hair extensions, make sure you choose good quality real hair in them. For brides who prefer to wear their hair up, but still want to achieve that pretty fairytale vibe, you could opt for a voluminous ponytail with some chunky boho braids and twists to give it a unique edge, or get creative with a bespoke bun which always looks great and is versatile. One of my favourite styles to create is a loose, textured bun with pretty tendrils carefully placed and woven throughout the hair. Add some fresh gypsophila dotted in it to finish the fairytale look. www.georgiaclairebridal.com; www.instagram.com/georgiaclairebridal; www.facebook.com/georgiaclairebridal WHAT’S NEW? Those with skin sensitivities no longer need to compromise on a luxurious cleansing experience, thanks to the arrival of the new Eco Warrior Sensitive Trio for face, body and hair from The Little Soap Company based in Broadway, bordering Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. They’re priced at £14.50 for 3 x 100g bars. Specifically designed for delicate skin, this revolutionary collection of innovative, sustainable solid cleansing bars is the ultimate solution for those seeking a gentle, effective, yet still indulgent cleansing experience – from head to toe! It includes the Eco Warrior Sensitive Facial Bar, 100g, made from 99.9% naturally derived ingredients which is the ideal choice as an everyday facial cleanser to remove make-up and leave skin calm, comforted and perfectly cleansed. The Mediterranean Castile olive oil recipe that’s rich in vitamins and antioxidants effortlessly dissolves make-up and dirt, while locking in moisture. A pure blend of essential oils chamomile and calendula provides powerful soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. The Eco Warrior Sensitive Body Bar, 100g, is also made from 99.9% naturally derived ingredients, perfect for anybody who suffers from dry, itchy patches anywhere on their body and it’s gentle enough to use on even the most sensitive skin. With added green clay to gently and naturally exfoliate and help remove impurities that can often make irritations worse, it also includes a pure blend of essential oils orange, lemon and eucalyptus that helps to nourish dry skin, reduce inflammation and soothe irritations and rashes. The Eco Warrior Sensitive Scalp Shampoo Bar, 100g, is made from 94.3% naturally derived ingredients. This nourishing, SLSfree shampoo bar is ideal for anyone who suffers with sensitive skin or scalp issues. It benefits from added white clay to remove impurities without stripping the scalp of essential oils and clary sage oil to cleanse and moisturise hair and increase circulation in the scalp. A pure essential oil blend of clearing mint and eucalyptus promotes healthy hair and soothes the scalp. Vegan, cruelty-free, sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable and plastic-free, Eco Warrior bars come simply wrapped in a recyclable box, helping to eliminate single-use plastics from bathrooms and washbags (and they last longer too!) This new award-winning, B Corp Certified collection also ensures that each bar is totally from detergents, SLS, sulphates, alcohol, parabens, sorbates, silicones, and synthetic preservatives. www.littlesoapcompany.co.uk; www.instagram.com/little_soap_co; www.facebook.com/TheLittleSoapCompany Venue, https://matara.co.uk; photographer, www.instagram.com/daniellenoakes.photo; make-up, www.powderandpaint.co.uk; handmade hair accessories, www.instagram.com/gemmasangwine; dress, https://thecotswoldfrockshop.co.uk; model, www.instagram.com/teganelizabeth3 74

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