BRING ON THE BOUNCE I really want my hair in big curls on my wedding day. How do I stop them dropping throughout the day? Prep, prep, prep! It’s most definitely all in the preparation of the hair. Big curls are a fab choice for dream wedding hair though you must consider your hair type and the weather. There’s no magic fix that’ll stop a curl dropping on some hair types if there’s moisture or humidity in the air. Start your wedding hair prep with a shampoo and conditioner that’s paraben, sulphate and silicone free, these leave no residue on the hair to dull and weigh the hair down. Healthy, hydrated hair immediately has more bounce so remember to start your hair care regime as soon as you set your wedding date! A volumising product is a must for fine and flimsy hair to give the hair bigger, fuller body, with a style holding grip to keep those curls big and bouncy all day. Use hot tools to curl the hair then pin each curl in place allowing the curl to cool down and set. Then use a wide tooth comb or your hands to pull the curls through to get your desired look then spritz away with a firm hold hairspray. Deborah Chalmers www.lovehairandbeautyboutique.com Q&A Beauty Our local pros solve your problems THE PERFECT COMPLEXION I’m getting married summer 2022 and although I want sunny weather, I’m really worried about being sweaty and shiny! What should I do throughout the day to combat this? It’s important to start with the correct skincare underneath your make-up base, a moisturiser that’s not too thick or greasy. I like Vitamin E Face Base by Bobbi Brown as it’s oil free and has a built-in primer to help foundation stay on for longer. An oily skin would be benefit from an oil-free foundation that has a matte finish, as the dewier types will melt off quickly on a hot day. I love the Skin Weightless Foundation by Bobbi Brown. Oil absorbing papers by NYX are great for patting away extra shine throughout the day. This means you are removing it rather than constantly powdering more product on top to disguise it. You can of course carry a compact powder to dust on once you have used the papers. For clients who sweat a lot on the face, there’s a fantastic product that acts as an anti-perspirant for the face. It’s called Neat 3B Face Saver Gel. You apply this under your foundation to stop you sweating your make-up off. Finally, to refresh and revive your skin on a hot day you can spritz on a facial mist by Caudalie. Sonia Schofield www.soniaschofieldmakeup.com www.clairebasiukphotography.co.uk https://clarecoleman.com ASK THE EXPERTS 75
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