Q&A Beauty Our experts answer your beauty dilemmas PRODUCT PLACEMENT I don’t wear much make-up normally, but I want to for my wedding. How do I know what colours and products to use? Applying your own make-up on your wedding day can be daunting, especially if it’s something you don’t do on a regular basis. A professional make-up artist can help with this in a couple of ways – either by booking them to come to where you are getting ready on the day of your wedding, or by booking a one-to-one tutorial. The first option is more popular with brides, as it really does remove all the pressure. When nerves set in, shaky hands and the pressure to get it ‘just right’ can make for a stressful situation. Your make-up look will be discussed at length at your trial session, taking into account colours that will suit you and your wedding colour scheme, as well as how natural or glam you’d like your look to be. You can also choose to extend this service to your bridesmaids and other members of your bridal party, plus it then becomes part of your morning preparations and a special time to share together. The second option of a tutorial works for brides who are going away for their wedding or those that feel they need to be in full control of their look for the day. Make sure you choose a freelance make-up artist that’s not affiliated to a brand, as they will work with products you already have in your collection and include unbiased recommendations for any items you could still benefit from purchasing. Tips and tuition will then be given for colours and how to make your application long-lasting and flawless. Ashleigh Koefod, Diva Dust | www.divadust.co.uk GREASE LIGHTNING I’ve really greasy hair and it seems like it never goes for more than a few hours after washes before it looks oily again. I’d love to wear it down on my big day. Do you have any tips on how to improve this? For greasy hair it’s very tempting to wash your hair every day, but this only adds to the problem. Try to wean yourself off the habit by using a quality dry shampoo in between – this is a brilliant way of getting your hair used to being washed less frequently and adds some body in between as well. You can also perhaps wear your hair up on day two until your hair gets used to not having to produce the extra sebum you’re washing away every day. When you do wash it, use a salon-brand shampoo (or the very best you can afford) for body and don’t be afraid to use conditioner, but only use this on mid lengths and ends. That way your roots will have body for longer and the ends will remain shiny and healthy. A quality shampoo will make all the difference by not overloading the hair with cheap silicones and other nasties that can strip your hair, or add a coating. I also use specific high end products on the morning that will eliminate any excess oil and add volume if needed for the style. Remember: treat your hair the way you would a silk shirt or a cashmere jumper – your hair can be your crowning glory and should be treated with TLC! Tina Elliott, Tina Elliott Hair Styling | https://tinaelliott.co.uk www.facebook.com/JaneWoodPhotography ASK THE EXPERTS 69
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