Your East Midlands Wedding - Page number 73 - June/July 2021 (Issue 44)

www.sop hiemayphoto.co.uk Q&A Beauty Our experts give their advice to help you look your big-day best ALL ABOUT THAT BASE I want my skin to be as flawless as possible for my wedding; what steps can I take before applying make-up to achieve this? To create a flawless base, use a cleanser to remove any leftover make-up and gently exfoliate the skin the night before the special day. It’s essential to use a good moisturiser to prep and hydrate your skin and an eye cream to brighten the under-eye area. Bobbi Brown has some great moisturisers for all skin types; these products are a much-loved staple in my bridal kit. I also adore Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter as it leaves a beautiful glow that looks so luminous on the skin. For anyone with more oily skin, NARS do a great primer to reduce the appearance of pores and shine. Using the proper skincare and primers helps achieve a flawless make-up application as it gives you a perfectly prepped base to apply products onto. Hannah Finn | Hannah Finn Makeup Artist www.hannahfinnmakeup.com LOVE IS IN THE HAIR How can I make sure my hair is in healthy condition ready for my wedding day? It’s a good idea to not have a haircut until after your hair trial because this allows your stylist to assess your hair’s condition and advise if a trim or a proper haircut is needed. You don’t want to run the risk of having too much taken off the length as this could affect the desired hairstyle on the wedding day. Make sure to never lighten your hair at home as this will never end well and you can cause irreparably damage. Always brush your hair from the ends first and try not to wear your hair in tight buns or braids too often as this can cause traction alopecia and breakage. Water is my number one recommendation for health in general, most people do not drink enough and busy brides are always the worst offenders – this is an important step and your hair and skin will thank you for it! Using heat-styling products are a major cause of split ends and dull, frazzled hair. It’s important to reduce any heat by letting your hair naturally dry halfway and then using a hairdryer to finish off the drying process. You can also switch the heat settings on hair tools from a high to medium heat and don’t go over the same area more than once – using heat protector sprays and sulphate-free shampoos make a difference! Jemma Swinfield | Bridal Hair and Makeup Leicestershire www.bridalhairandmakeupleicestershire.com ASK THE EXPERTS 73