Q&A Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best HAIR CARE HERO I have short, curly hair and am not sure how to style it for the big day. Do you have any suggestions? You could embrace your natural curls by scrunching the hair with good products and doing a half up and half down style. Pin some loose tousled pieces off your face while leaving the remaining pieces curly. Alternatively, you could smooth some of your locks out to create a more relaxed style. This can be done by straightening certain areas. Depending on the length of your hair you could create a loose up do. This can be high or low depending on the length you have to work with. The key to controlling curly tresses is quality products. Some of my favourites are: Goldwell Curl Cream – This is great for enhancing natural curls and bringing them to life. Affinage Kitoko Oil – An intense nourishing oil for all hair types, leaving your locks soft and silky but not greasy. Bed Head Let’s Party Serum – One of my favourite serums for up dos, it smooths cuticles to tame flyaway hair. Milkshake 12 Effects Serum – An intensive treatment, with an amazing 12 effects, including heat defence and UV protection. Osis Hairspray – A great product that’s fast-drying and non-sticky, so it’s easy to brush out. Stacey Williams Hair stylist www.facebook.com/bridal_braids-102187871850140 SUMMER LOVING What hair and make-up styles should I consider for my summer wedding? Deciding whether your hair should be up or down comes down to the neckline of your wedding dress. If you’re wearing a strapless gown, have your locks down or half up in beach waves or curls. This will look pretty and feminine while showing off the gown’s neckline. An up do is ideal if you’re worried about being hot throughout the day. Tendrils will make the style soft and romantic and cooler on the nape of the neck. Popular styles this summer include both high and sleek low ponytails. These enhance dresses that are off-the-shoulder. Your make-up should enhance your features, adding a natural glow that will last all day long. A bright sunny day brings out the colour on make-up applications and should be applied accordingly, as you do not want to look overly done. Preparation of the skin before the make-up is applied is very important to make it last, look for moisturiser (hydration) and a lasting foundation, set with a light powder, especially over the T zone areas. Primers are applied to the eyes, so your eyeshadow does not crease, and smudge-proof or waterproof eyeliners and mascaras should be used, as they do not melt in the heat. Add a light flush of blusher, highlighter to the cheeks and a natural lip colour that goes well in the summer months, again nothing too bright. Finally, your look should be finished with a setting spray. Janet E White-Ashby Hair and make-up artist www.janetwhiteashby.co.uk www.michellehuggleston.com www.nadinneewills.wixsite.com/mysite-1 86
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