Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 84)

Our experts solve your problems HOT TOPIC LEARNING CURVE I would love to book a make-up lesson ahead of my wedding to learn how to select and apply products that suit me. Can you help? Sian says: A lesson is the best way to start your bridal make-up journey if you’ve decided to apply your own on the special day. The benefits of having a lesson are that you know exactly what you are doing, what look you want to achieve and how to apply the products. My make-up lessons include a phone consultation plus a two-and-a-half-hour session looking at a variety of products and their benefits and picking the correct ones to create your desired look. I teach application techniques and you’ll receive a personalised face chart featuring the product names and application descriptions. These lessons are filmed so that you can continue to practice at home and gain confidence for the big day. You can also book follow up lessons for extra training. GLAMOROUS HENS Can my bridal party be a part of my make-up lesson, maybe as a hen activity? Joyce says : Having a make-up lesson for a hen party is so much fun and can be booked to coincide with a night out on the town or an evening in with a takeaway. Your group will learn how to select the best look for their skin type and tone, as well as colour choices for the wedding day. The lessons are available for groups of four up to 20 people, and the session starts with a make-up bag overhaul which is always fun seeing what everyone has. Next is a skincare session where I show you how to apply products properly to prepare skin for the make-up application which is the final part of the lesson. I reveal my top tips to ensure that make-up lasts from the ceremony to the evening reception. Every session is customised to each party and they can take place at a location of your choice with timings depending on the size of the group. They’re also ideal for couples having a destination wedding who want to do their make-up and grooming. VEGAN-INSPIRED BEAUTY I have just switched to living a vegan lifestyle and am newly engaged. Can you offer me some tips on choosing cruelty-free and vegan cosmetics for my wedding day make-up and hair? Tanya says: Well done on making the change to a more ethical lifestyle and wanting to learn about vegan hair and make-up products. If it’s within your budget, I would highly recommend booking a vegan artist for your wedding day who’ll give you peace of mind and come fully equipped with a wide variety of products. If that isn’t an option, there are plenty of resources available online where you can research information about vegan hair and make-up products, including www.crueltyfreekitty.com an d https://logicalharmony.net You can also find information on the various brand websites, for example, each product and shade featured on www.charlottetilbury.com/uk cle arly states whether it’s suitable for vegans in the ingredients listing. With increasing demand, this information is becoming more readily available. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Joyce Connor | 07788 993 965 | https://joyceconnormakeup.co.uk | www.instagram.com/joyceconnormakeup | www.facebook.com/JoyceConnorMakeUp | https://twitter.com/joyceconnormua Sian McCauley | 07960 563 937 | www.sianmccauley.com | www.instagram.com/sianmccauley.mua Tanya Westley | https://tanyawestley.co.uk | www.instagram.com/tanyawestley_hmua | www.facebook.com/TanyaWestleyMakeupArtist 83 EXPERT ADVICE