Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 77)

91 EXPERT ADVICE TOP TIPS I tend to use the same make-up all year round but want to change it up for my winter wedding. What would you suggest? Laura says: To help you get big-day ready, here are my top tips for the perfect winter bridal look. ❤ Exfoliate and moisturise your skin well in the weeks leading up to your wedding to ensure the best base possible for your make-up. ❤ As skin naturally dries out in colder weather, using a hydrating primer will help to prevent dry and flaky patches. ❤ A silicone-based foundation is ideal for the winter months. Not only great for mattifying skin and controlling shine, it should endure the elements better. ❤ Most people are prone to red blotches when the weather’s really chilly, so be prepared by using a higher coverage foundation than usual. ❤ Avoid chapped lips by using a balm, beeswax ones are ideal as they soak in well and leave a protective coating. On the big day, a liner will help to define your pout and if your lips are particularly dry, use a primer and lustre lipstick, as opposed to a matte one, which can have a drying effect. ❤ Use an eye primer and waterproof eyeliner and mascara. Also, when choosing eyeshadows, it’s worth looking into a waterproof cream for extra staying power. ❤ A liquid highlighter will add a natural-looking glow. ❤ Set your make-up with a finishing or setting spray. Look for one with hydrating qualities, as this will enhance your glow. ❤ Experiment – sometimes a pop of colour can offset paler skin. A plum or red lip works particularly well for this. Laura Crowther | Make-up artist | ooolalabeauty.co.uk Q&A Hair and beauty Your winter wedding woes sorted WINTER GLOW We’re jetting off for a fortnight in the sun in the new year. How can I prolong my tan to maintain a natural bridal glow for my wedding in February? Melinda says: Firstly, make sure you build it up slowly, without burning and be careful to avoid any tan lines that might show in your wedding dress. Use a sun cream with the right level of protection for the time of day and strength of the rays. Always use an after-sun product to rehydrate your skin after being in the sun and a nourishing lotion or body butter inbetween. Exfoliate with a body scrub a few times a week to remove dead and dry skin cells. I’d recommend a Factor 50 suncream for your face to prevent damage and premature ageing. A moisturiser with SPF 30 is great for daily all-year-round protection. Make sure you use a facial scrub a couple of times a week, moisturise morning and night and drink plenty of water. By nurturing your skin you should have a healthy glow on your wedding day. You may find you don’t need too much foundation and can just use a simple CC cream with a light dusting of translucent powder and some bronzer for that sun-kissed look. Melinda Hollis | Hair stylist and make-up artist | makeoversbymelinda.co.uk Banish the frizz I’ve always wanted a winter wedding but I’m worried about my unruly locks turning into a frizz ball if the weather’s bad on the day. Christiana says: Unfortunately winter weather can give rise to the dreaded frizz. Through years of experience with various products my go-to flyaway tamer is Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. It smooths and protects against humidity and it’s lightweight so can be applied to wet hair before drying and again for styling out when dry. To finish Osis hairspray by Schwarzkopf is great and there are varying strengths available depending on how much hold you need. If your mane is extremely unruly and needs more than just a serum, then a Keratin blow dry may well be the answer. The instant benefit is smooth hair for up to four months and it will massively reduce the amount of heat you need to style your hair too. This in turn reduces damage and subsequent frizz caused by dry ends, breaking the circle of dry frizzy hair needing heat for control – bring on shiny, enviously smooth locks! Christiana Cridland | Hair stylist | christianas.co.uk