Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 21)

LOOKING YOUR BEST 71 Little white book ❤ Aesthetic Solutions, 01872 272 520, aestheticsolutions.co.uk aestheticsolutionstruro ❤ Alternative Styles, 01752 815 866, alternativestylestorpoint.co.uk , @AltStyles16 ❤ April Natalie Hair, 07845 006 816, aprilnataliehair.co.uk aprilnataliehair ❤ Beauty by Cathy, 07525 718 988, beautybycathy.co.uk , beauty_by_cathy ❤ Carl Moore Goldsmiths, 01752 224 957, facebook.com/Carl-Moore-goldsmiths ❤ Drakes, 01752 227 775, drakesjewellers.co.uk drakesjewellers ❤ Lovely Bridal, 01404 758 140, lovelybridal.co.uk ❤ Pirouette – The Collection, 01392 432 643, pirouettethecollection.com @pirouettebridal ❤ The Bridal Room St Ives, 01736 449 671, thebridalroomstives.co.uk , @bridalroomstives ❤ Two for Joy Bridal, 07767 646 337, twoforjoybridal.co.uk Time for yourself In order to look radiant wearing that all-important dress, some pre-wedding pampering is essential. It can help to boost self-esteem and gives brides some much-needed time out from the wedding planning. Booking a good facial is a must in the lead up to the wedding. Aesthetic Solutions based in Truro, Cornwall, offer the Fire and Ice version that encourages cellular renewal and brightens and hydrates the skin. It’s also a firm favourite of Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry. It’s suggested to have two treatments at the clinic, with a 12-week skincare regime to be followed at home. If the budget doesn’t quite stretch to two treatments then the Hydrafacial is another option that cleanses, exfoliates and provides antioxidant protection for healthy, clear and revitalised skin. Cathy Procter, professional beauty therapist and owner of Beauty by Cathy based in North Devon, tells how skin health is a popular topic at the moment and how to achieve it. She says, “Good nutrition improves skin health because as new cells constantly replace dead ones, they need minerals, vitamins and hydration to do so effectively. Vitamin A protects against ageing, C improves the clarity and E protects skin from the effects of the environment. Drinking two liters of water every day will help to remove toxins and remove any under eye circles, plus it keeps skin clear of spots and blemishes. Try adding a wedge of pink grapefruit to the water to boost your Vitamin A and C intake – it’s much tastier than plain water!” Big-day beauty prep involves body treatments as well as skincare ones and Aesthetic Solutions is the only Cornish clinic to offer the non-surgical CoolSculpting system. It targets any problem areas by breaking down tissue cells where fat is stored, while preserving the skin. Cathy Procter stresses the importance of health and wellbeing in the run up to the big day, and how regular massage can help. She says, “Bridal beauty isn’t just about skincare, make-up and hair, if brides are feeling good from within, it will radiate out of them. Finding a good local masseuse is key because regular massage will not only reduce stress and anxiety, it will boost circulation and improve the quality of sleep whilst promoting relaxation throughout the entire body. The increased circulation will give skin a natural glow as the cells are nourished.” Luscious locks are a must-have for many brides-to-be and this comes from regular care and maintenance in the build up to the big day, so preparation is key. Alternative Styles is one of Torpoint’s leading unisex hair salons. They offer spa conditioning treatments including the Teatree Treatment, with an Awapuhi Wild Ginger treatment coming soon to their treatment list. April Benson, hair stylist and owner of April Natalie Hair, located in Torquay, suggests letting hair go natural for a few months before the wedding date, and not using heated styling tools. “If you do end up having to use the heated stylers, make sure that you use a heat protector spray beforehand. Allowing your hair time off from the heat will be extremely beneficial to its structure, regaining moisture allowing you to get creative with styling it, for example with braids, messy buns or natural beach-inspired waves,” she says.