Your East Anglian Wedding - February/March 2021 (Issue 47)

77 EXPERT ADVICE Bridal hair & make-up If your big-day beauty journey has gone into free fall during lockdown, our local experts are here to help you get back on track LATEST LOOKS Norfolk’s Emma Burgess gives us her take on key make-up trends for the year ahead: ❤ The ever-growing ’no make-up’ make-up trend will remain popular with brides looking for luminous, natural, healthy-looking skin. Contouring will also be much more subtle. ❤ The focus is on the eyes in 2021 with smoky colours and subtle definition along the top and bottom lash lines. Instead of dark black or grey; soft nude tones along with brown, beige and rose hues will come to the fore. For brides looking to have a little fun with their make-up, think shades of pastel blue, pink, yellow, and even green for an edgy alternative look. ❤ For the ultimate finishing touch think super glossy lips. What better way to shine than with a luscious gloss-coated pout? ✪ EMMA’S TOP PICK Opal Magic Jewel Lips by Charlotte Tilbury Emma Burgess | Make-up artist www.brunettiartistry.co.uk TOP-NOTCH LOCKS To help manage and prepare your hair pre-wedding Cambridgeshire-based Paige Richards advises: ❤ Don’t get your hair cut the day before your wedding as it can take a few days to settle afterwards and the ends can be quite heavy and blunt for styling, especially for an up do. If you are planning to have a trim, I’d suggest getting it done no later than a week before the big day. ❤ If you colour your hair, consider how freshly done you want it to look on the day. For highlighted or bleached locks, if you like some natural roots to show, consider how long after colouring you need to allow for them to grow through. To help you decide whether to highlight your hair before the wedding, pull it up into a ponytail to get an idea of how much of your roots will show with your chosen style. If you’re really unsure your stylist or colourist will aways help and advise you. ❤ For your trial, try to keep your hair as close as possible to how it will be for the big day. If you’re growing it, give your stylist the heads up so they can have some extensions ready in case they’re needed to get the full effect. Also if you’re having your make-up trial and dress fitting the same day too you’ll be able to see the overall look, which will help you decide whether or not to make any tweaks. ❤ You CAN wash your hair the morning of your wedding. I know they say it’s easier to style and holds a curl better if you don’t, which is technically true, but everyone’s hair is different and so are people’s routines. If washing your hair makes you feel relaxed and fresh then go ahead, there are lots of products that can be used to provide texture and hold. PAIGE’S HERO PRODUCTS ❤ If your hair needs some TLC I recommend Olaplex No.3, a great home treatment with salon-strength to restore and repair your locks, improving the texture and appearance. ❤ The Kérastase Genesis Anti-Fall range is great if you’re trying to grow your hair. It helps nourish and restore weak strands prone to falling out or breaking; excellent post-pregnancy too. ✪ TOP PICK Kenra Blow-Dry Spray to reduce drying time, protect hair from heat damage, detangle, smooth and tame the dreaded frizz for long-lasting, healthy looking results. Paige Richards | Make-up, hair and beauty specialist www.paigerichards.co.uk