Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals KEEP CALM AND MARRY ON What can I do to stay cool, calm and collected on the morning of my wedding? Natalie says: How you feel on the morning of your wedding can really set the tone for the day, so make sure to get an early night. A warm, candlelit bath before bed can give you some much-needed alone time. Light our Elemental Glow candle to help restore a sense of calm and balance. When you wake, get outside in the fresh air for 10 minutes for a boost of natural vitamin D. Skin prep is the key to achieving a naturally radiant look and this starts the night before. Our Elemental Glow Balancing Face Oil is used by celebrity make-up artists for red carpet events and photo shoots. Three drops massaged gently into your skin at the end of your evening routine can help to minimise breakouts and calm inflammation ahead of the big day. You can also mix a drop with your moisturiser in the morning to boost hydration. Our Spring Revival Hydrating Body Balm is ideal for hands and feet, to help soften rough skin and calm irritation. Treat yourself to two minutes before bedtime to massage in and leave overnight. Finally, remember to drink plenty of water and take some long deep breaths to calm any last-minute nerves. Natalie Hughes is the founder and CEO of SACRED, new Kent-based 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand. Find out more at www.sacredskincare.org ALL OF A FLUTTER I love the look of false lashes, but I’ve never worn them myself. Should I try them for my wedding day? What advice do you have for me? Clare says: Yes to trying out lashes, but not on your wedding day, as you may not get on with them. I recommend to all my brides to book a Bridal Creation Session (trial) with myself around two to three months before their big day. This gives us plenty of time to try different lashes and create your desired look. Factors to take into consideration are your eye shape, whether you have a hooded lid, are a glasses wearer, eye size, allergy to latex (as you’ll find it in most glues). Not to worry if you do have an allergy, as latex-free glue can be used instead. Once we’ve established the look you want to go for, it’s a case of experimenting with a strip lash, small corner clusters, individuals or sometimes, depending on the length of your natural lashes, a lash lift and tint, which can be a game changer! My professional tips for applying a strip lash are as follows: •Ensure your lashes are clean and use an eyelash curler to gently lift and curl them, before applying a light coat of your favourite mascara. •While you allow that to dry, measure your chosen false lashes to your natural lash line and trim any excess. •Apply lash glue along the false lash line, and allow it to go tacky (around 40 to 60 seconds), then gently apply along your lash line. Top tip: never close your lid fully, always have your eye open and slightly looking down into the mirror, this makes for a neat and tidy fix, with no gaps. Ensure you add light pressure along the lash. •Then onto the next eye, and once both sets are fixed into place, add more mascara onto your natural lash, lifting them into your false lash. This gives a seamless finish as well as an extra layer of security, keeping your lashes in place. To find out more, check out our expert’s website: Clare Lake Make-up Artist & Beauty Professional, www.clarelakemakeupartist.co.uk BEAUTY Q&A 87
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