An Essex Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 88)

96 A POP OF COLOUR We’re having a bright, rainbow wedding. How do I introduce this into my make-up look without it being over-the-top? If you love vibrant tones and want to incorporate them into your big- day look, then choose one element of your face to apply it to and keep the rest neutral. You could use bright tones on your eyes while leaving your lips nude, or a bold lip could be complemented with a natural eyeshadow, lightly defined eyeliner and soft lashes. The idea is to make your eyes pop, but not to compete with your lips. This will accentuate all your features. Applying colour on both your eyes and lips would be too much but balancing it out will ensure a perfect wedding look while including the hues you love and fitting in with your theme. Leanne Perilly Leanne Perilly Make Up Artist leanneperilly.co.uk SPARKLE ALL NIGHT We’re having a fun festival-themed wedding – what beauty look would work for me and my bridal party? Glitter all the way! It’s fun, sparkly and great for this vibe. We go all-out for weddings and give the bridal party and guests a chance to really get stuck into the theme. We work closely with our brides to discover their style and what their outfit will look like. We love a stunning glitter or gem chest piece. Colourful sparkly crescents around the eyes look beautiful, and for the more adventurous, we suggest a contrasting white or neon paint to make the design pop! For bridesmaids, how about subtle glitter freckles, twinkly collar bones and sparkle garters? The men won’t be left out. From sharp over-the-eye designs to glitter beards, you’ll be surprised how much they get into it. Glitter bars are a great laugh and there’s something for everyone. We have a range of packages that cover all aspects of the day from morning to evening. Claire Scoulding Luxurious Glitter luxuriousglitter.co.uk Get set - curl! I have naturally straight hair but I’d love a wave and some volume for our big day. How can I make this style last? To give a curl staying power, it has to be set from wet to dry or hot to cold. TIGI Bed Head Small Talk is a great product to hold shape when styling from wet to dry. Pump a 10p-size amount into your hands, rub together and push through the roots to the end of towel-dried hair. When heat is added, the product expands to thicken and add volume. Once the hair is dry and has some root lift, the best tool for the job is ghd Platinum straighteners. Many wavy styles can be created with this, but as your tresses are naturally straight I’d recommend pinning the curl after heat has been applied. This will ensure your locks have set correctly for maximum hold. When completely cool, pins can be removed and the wave is released. As each section is taken down, spray a touch of Kenra Platinum Dry Texture Spray to the root for all-night hold. If it drops, just run your fingertips through the root to enhance the volume again. To finish, lightly pull the curl with your fingers or a Tangle Teezer, then add a spray of Fudge Skyscraper Hairspray and scrunch the ends for the perfect hold. Caroline Jared Pretty Cow Hair & Makeup Shed instagram.com/pretty_cow_hair_mua Q&A Beauty Our local pros solve your problems