Q&A Our local experts answer your questions Beauty BEAUTIFULLY BOUNCY What’s your top hair or beauty tip? My top beauty tip for brides or other bridal hairstylists is to prepare hair with a ‘pin curl’. The pin curl is perfect for brides wanting big and bouncy curls that last all day. First, I would create the curls with heat, turning my wand or hair straighteners in alternative directions, securing the curl in place to the head with a hair grip and continuing the process until all the hair is in place, spray with a little hairspray and leave to cool before brushing out. The same process is used for the very popular Hollywood wave - only I would prepare all the curls in the same direction to create a defined wave throughout the hair, as seen on my beautiful bride Saskia. Alternatively, pin curls work just as well to create volume and height. When the hair is cooled or left to return back to its normal temperature it allows the hair to set into shape making the style last longer. If you leave the curls down to cool, the weight of the hair can cause the curls to drop and set straighter and flatter to the head. Amiee Grant Hairstylist www.instagram.com/amieegranthairstylist DEWY & DREAMY What are the latest colours and hot looks for spring brides? Spring bridal make-up is going natural, fresh and glowy! Gone are the days of brides requesting heavy contouring and harsh brows - bringing out your natural beauty is in. The ‘glass skin’ look is perfect if you want a radiant complexion that looks like skin. I like to use Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter paired with Light Wonder foundation to achieve this. Add a pop of colour with a cream blush such as Bobbi Brown Pot rouge for a sheer healthy flush. Eyes should be kept soft. A simple sweep of shadow to brighten your eyes then lined with a darker shadow with the edges blended to make your eyes stand out on photos. Finish off with a rosy lip and your perfect spring bridal make-up is complete! Alison Martin Hair & Make-up www.alisonmakeupartist.co.uk www.mandgweddingphotography.co.uk Make-up, www.instagram.com/emilyjosephsbridalmakeup 84
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