Q&A aFndabsheaiounty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the experts HYDRATE THAT HAIR How should I look after my hair to make sure it’s looking healthy enough to wear down on my big day? Nicky Agnew from The Hair Lounge in St Helens (www.instagram.com/nickys_bridal_lounge) says: Keeping up with regular trims every six to eight weeks will help to ensure your hair is looking as healthy as possible. Washing it and using a deep conditioning treatment will also help to maintain the moisture our hair so readily needs. It’s also important to try to avoid using heat styling tools to prevent damage, or use a heat protection spray to keep it to a minimum for frizz-free locks. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is essential for healthy hair nourishment, as is eating a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins to help promote hair growth. Last, but not least, consider professional treatments. Treat yourself to a relaxing hair mask or keratin blow dry at your favourite salon for added smoothness and shine. QUEEN OF CURVES I’m a size 24, but I love the more fitted silhouette wedding gowns. Are these out of the question for me? What do you recommend? Emma Boycott owner of Maria Modes in Macclesfield (https://mariamodes.com) says: Absolutely not! You just need to find the right gown. And what I mean by that is one with the right structure, which is designed to give you support and enhance those curves in all the right places. The best place to start is with a bridal designer known for their structure, like Maggie Sottero. As even though you many find a dress you like in your size it hasn’t necessarily got the structure internally to do your curves justice. We’ve stocked Maggie Sottero for over 15 years and our brides love these dresses, especially the fit. We sell up to UK36 in this designer’s gowns. You also need to think about fabric, as the thinner it is the less structure it can generally hide. So, lacy dresses or heavier satin Mikado gowns do tend to offer more than a plain crepe for example. www.danielmaxwellphotography.com 72
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