Q&A: Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals Getty Images TIMELESS STYLE I want to surprise by wife-to-be with a smart new look when she sees me at the end of the aisle. What would you recommend for my hair and beard on the big day? Daniel Rymer from Daniel Rymer Hair (https://danielrymerhair.com) says: The key to a memorable appearance lies in embracing a classic and timeless style, ensuring every photograph reflects the best version of you. Amidst the flurry of weddingday preparations, prioritising a classic hairstyle that resonates with your personal identity is crucial. Whether you opt for a familiar, longer style or a shorter, sharper look, maintaining an authentic representation of yourself is paramount. Remember too that less is more when it comes to styling products; a modest application of texture spray or salt spray, coupled with a light touch of hairspray, will ensure a natural and lasting appearance throughout the day. In the realm of facial hair, the era of the clean-shaven look has passed. Embrace a well-groomed beard, delicately shaped with softer edges for more photogenic appeal. Grooming your beard to perfection is an essential element in achieving a polished overall look. Leading up to the big day, consider booking a grooming session with your groomsmen a week in advance. This not only provides an opportunity to refine your appearance but also allows time for any sharp edges or tan lines from recent grooming to soften, ensuring a seamlessly natural look on your special day. Plus, treating your groomsmen to a collective grooming session can serve as an excellent bonding experience before the festivities begin. It’s also crucial to establish a relationship with a trusted barber. well in advance. Communicate your wedding plans, preferences, and uncertainties to your barber, enabling them to provide tailored recommendations and explore new looks if desired. Remember, entrusting your wedding hair cut to an unfamiliar barber is a risk better avoided. SUITED AND BOOTED I’m not used to wearing suits on a day-to-day basis, so I don’t really know what to look for when it comes to finding one for my wedding day. Do you have any advice for me? Paul Cook from Deane & Sons (www.deanesofcheddar.co.uk) says: First and foremost, speak with your bride- or groom-to-be. You’ll both have ideas floating around, which is good as communication is key. Fashions or certain TV programmes can sway your choice but be certain before you make that leap. There may also be palettes to consider, will those hues work only with a particular-coloured suit? Will all the party look the same? Will you have a two-piece or three-piece with matching waistcoats? Choosing the right suit is equally as important as choosing the right dress. We always say that effort equals reward. This is a chance for you to present to one another on your big day and break out of your comfort zone. For most, it’s the one day you get to wear something you may not be used to. Almost every suit shop or formalwear hire shop can measure you – for me this is key. It will definitely help, even if it’s for off-the-peg suits. With so many options out there, it can be a minefield but try things on and speak with those who know suits, it really will help. HEALTH FIRST How can I ensure my skin is looking its best for the big day? Michelle Facey from Unfolding Space Studio (www.unfoldingspacestudio.com) says: Our skin is the biggest organ of the body. It not only protects, it works together with the lymphatic system to expel toxins where tension has built up. For the best skin results, I’d say there are five main key lifestyle changes prompting healthy skin for your big day. 1. Opting for a healthy diet. 2. Getting enough quality sleep. 3. Exercising. Just 10 to 15 minutes of cardio and stretching will keep the heart pumping and move that oxygenated blood throughout the body. 4. Adopting a good skincare routine. If you style a beard or moustache, using a good beard oil keeps a soft and supple condition, while a regular facial massage keeps circulation in and around the hair follicles, helping to stimulate hair growth. 5. Reducing stress. Stress is a key factor, so finding ways to de-stress such as meditation and breathing practices, as well as regular massage treatments, will all help to keep the body and mind in check on the run up to the big day. We offer the Buccal and Lymphatic Massage, which is a detoxifying and rejuvenating facial treatment to help with releasing tension in the shoulders, neck, face and head, followed by an intra oral massage, where the inside of the mouth, cheeks and jaw are gently and effectively massaged with gloves; creating space in these key areas allowing blood circulation to flow, finishing off with the lymphatic drainage techniques to dispel toxins from the face, neck and shoulders. I’d recommend a series of monthly treatments or bi-weekly dependant upon the date of your big event. Grooms’ special 78
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