Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals THE HAIR DOWN LOWDOWN I always wear my long hair down, and while I want an elevated look for my wedding day, I’m worried wearing it up will look strange on me! What can you suggest? Natalie Birtchnell from No Filter Required (www. instagram.com/nat_claire_nofilterrequired) says: There are a few options I’d recommend for you to try at your trial. A personal favourite of mine is the Hollywood wave; soft, voluminous waves giving sophisticated red-carpet glamour. You can wear just as it is or get an eye-catching hair piece to really set it off. I’d suggest some clip-in extensions to give the volume required to get the impact you want from this style. A half up/half down look is a firm favourite with brides because it’s a great compromise between fully up or fully down. Plaits, twists or hair vines can be incorporated into the back to add interest beneath a veil. Lastly, soft curls pinned up with lots of loose curls around the nape gives an iconic Pamela Anderson vibe – the perfect unstructured up do. Add some pearl pins to the body of the up portion, with the veil positioned under the pinned section. Stunning. KIND BEAUTY My husband-to-be and I are both vegans, so we’re trying to make this as much of a consideration as possible when it comes to our wedding, as well as keeping it sustainable. Is this even possible when it comes to my hair and make-up? Can you tell me a bit about my options? Toni Todd from Toni Todd Bridal (www.tonitoddhairandmakeup.co.uk), Sussex’s premium vegan bridal hair and make-up artist, says: While finding a hair and make-up artist who specialises solely in vegan hair and make-up can be more challenging, as this is a very niche portion of the industry, it’s entirely possible to have a luxurious, yet still vegan and cruelty-free look with the right artist. Many brands are now offering high-performance alternatives without compromising on quality, from long-wearing foundations to bright lip colours that last. It’s always worth discussing your values with your chosen artist to ensure they can accommodate your needs, as we all do things a little differently. Some artists also incorporate low-waste practices, such as refillable palettes and minimal plastic packaging or they might choose to only use clean, plant-based products reducing the environmental impact. Although your choices many be more limited, a little research goes a long way. Look for artists who openly advertise vegan services or sustainable beauty. You could even consider assembling your own kit of trusted products for your hair and make-up artist to use, if you’re keen to know the origins of the products applied. By making intentional choices, you can definitely enjoy a beautiful, wedding day look that aligns with your lifestyle, proving that glamour and ethical choices can go hand in hand. BEAUTY ADVICE 75
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