Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 50)

86 Q&A Beauty Local professionals offer advice on how to look your big-day best T I P FOR THE TOP What are your hot bridal hair trend tips for 2020? Natalie says: I love brainstorming with my brides – exchanging hair ideas and inspiration. It’s important, of course, to take into account hair type, colour, length and texture, and at the same time considering the silhouette of the dress, the accessories, the venue, and the overall theme of the day. My head goes in to little bit of a spin, thinking about the latest trends, as a whole whirlwind of images pop into my mind from magazine articles, bridal catwalk shows, and styled shoots I’ve worked on. The trends I think will lead the way in bridal hair in 2020 will definitely be soft tousled waves rather than curls, and low textured buns over full volume up dos. In general, styles that are super-relaxed, with a hint of sass!  Hair accessories are set to be huge for this year’s brides. Flower crowns, and jewelled or beaded headbands will be seen widely across spring/summer weddings, right the way through to autumn/winter. For me personally, it’s all about making current trends work for my brides. There isn’t anything that can’t be adapted to suit. It’s all about feeling confident and comfortable. The main thing is to have fun with it, and to feel like the absolute best version of yourself on your big day.  THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT Should my bridesmaids’ make-up be the same or a complete contrast to mine? Jessica says : I’d usually recommend the bridesmaids have a different make-up look to the bride. However, I would advise that you consider using the same sort of tones on the eyelids, so that the overall style flows and works in harmony for those all-important photographs. Too strong a contrast should be avoided though, as this will really make the bridesmaids stand out, and you should be the only belle of the ball on your big day. BRONZED BEAUTY What’s the secret to using bronzer and highlighter to best effect? Julie says: Both products can be used to achieve multiple effects, so make sure you get your money’s worth! For a natural sun-kissed healthy glow or a contoured look, always opt for a matte formula, and never in a shade that’s too dark for your skin tone. Be sure also, to avoid overloading your brush. For a perfect contour, always remember to follow the hollow of your cheeks, building up the colour. I’d recommend using a smaller brush with a rounded end. For an all over healthy glow, sweep the product up the cheekbones, across the forehead, down the nose, and along the chin bone. Make sure everything is well blended or you might not have such a natural-looking glow! Highlighter really is a fabulous multi-use product. There are two formulas available: cream or powder. Cream highlighter should be applied before foundation for a more natural look, with powder going on after foundation. Apart from brushing along the top of the cheekbones, highlighter can also be used under the arch of the brow, lightly over concealer to camouflage dark circles, and above the Cupid’s bow to give the look of a fuller lip. A technique I use on my brides is to also use on the inner corners of the eyes to really open them up. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Julie McCulloch, Julie Mac Make Up, juliemacmakeup.co.uk Natalie Mills, Cheshire Wedding Hair, cheshireweddinghair.co.uk Jessica Mair Hair & Makeup Artist, jessicamairhairandmakeup.com