Q&A Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best TREND SETTER What hair and make-up looks will be popular for weddings in 2025? For 2025 weddings, we will see brides favouring glowing, healthy skin with soft sculpting that enhances their natural features without looking overly contoured. Brows have taken on many forms over the last few years, but in 2025 brides will continue to choose full, groomed brows with a more natural shape. Blush is definitely back; applying it to the high points of the cheeks and sweeping toward the temples adds a romantic, soft-focus effect, perfect for creating a flushed bridal glow. Eyes are the focal point, but for 2025, we will see much softer shades like taupe and bronze as well as cooler tones. Brides will gravitate towards a diffused, smokey eye look that really celebrates ‘less is more’. While neutral tones remain popular for lips, we will see deeper shades like mauves, rosewoods and soft berries, enhancing the classic bridal look without overshadowing the make-up. Hair trends are leaning towards elegant up-dos, loose waves and textured half-up styles, often accented with delicate accessories. Sleek, low ponytails can also be seen in Vogue, providing a chic yet understated option for a fashion-forward bride. Stephanie Cawley www.stephaniealexandrabridal.com SKIN DEEP What skincare treatments would you suggest for winter brides? As the spa manager at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel, I understand how crucial it is for winter brides to have radiant, glowing skin on their wedding day. Winter weather, however, can be particularly harsh on your skin, with cold temperatures and dry air leading to dullness and dehydration. To achieve the perfect bridal glow, I recommend a gentle, focused skincare regime and targeted spa treatments in the weeks leading up to your big day. My main piece of advice is to never use a new product or have a treatment that you’ve not tried before close to your wedding. You want to minimise the risk of any reactions, so get a gentle, hydrating skincare routine in place in the months leading up to your nuptials. Prioritise hydration, both inside and out. Winter air lacks humidity, which strips your skin of its natural moisture barrier, leaving it more susceptible to dryness and irritation. Look for hydrating products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which attracts and locks in moisture. Exfoliation is another key step for winter skincare. Exfoliating once or twice a week will help remove dead skin cells that can make the skin appear dull and uneven. For brides, however, it’s essential to avoid overly abrasive products that could cause redness or sensitivity. I recommend a gentle enzyme exfoliator, which brightens the skin without irritation. To enhance radiance, incorporate a product containing turmeric into your daily skincare. Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant that brightens the complexion and combats dullness, which can be particularly useful in the darker winter months. With the right treatments and homecare routine, winter brides can achieve the flawless, glowing complexion that they’ve dreamed of for their special day. Kate Lake – Spa manager at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel www.bedfordlodgehotelspa.co.uk www.imagesbyanna.co.uk and www.samanthajaynephoto.com 78
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