THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT Q – I’m trying to grow my hair for our special day so I can do more with it. With that in mind, when should I have my trial and what options do I have if it’s still not long enough? If you’re looking to achieve an updo or half-up, half-down style I’d definitely recommend trying to grow your hair. I’d advise going to your hairdresser as normal but telling them that you’re trying to grow your hair for your special day so they can recommend the best course of action for this. If you don’t have particularly long or thick hair, don’t worry, there’s not much we can’t do when it comes to hair. With items and products on offer such as texturising sprays, hair padding and extensions – and of course, expert technique – we can most likely achieve the hairstyle you’ve been dreaming of. I would say though that it’s easier to blend extensions and padding amongst longer hair, so don’t get a dramatic chop ahead of the big day. As for your trial, I’d always recommend booking your trial no later than four months before your day. Don’t leave it until the last minute to allow your hair to grow as much as possible. It’s much better to meet your hair artist and talk about the look you’d like to achieve. You can create a plan of action at your trial and agree on how you can make your desired look possible. Gabi Staniszewska | Hair and Make-up by Gabrielle | www.hairbygabrielle.co.uk WINTER TAN Q – I feel better with bronzed skin but for a winter wedding, it’s unlikely I’ll have any summer glow left. Can you advise on the best products and options for a fake tan? A tan will always make you feel better from within – it not only gives you a healthy glow but can make you appear sculpted too. My clients often ask me how to look healthier and I always advise (if you’re not going away), to have a spray tan. I work with SIENNA X and can tailor-make the tan to suit your skin tone so that you’ll never look orange, streaky or too tanned. I have a bridal package where we meet and design your best tan, trial it out and then perfect it so that it’s spot on for the big day. Always have a patch test done first to ensure you’re not allergic and never risk having a tan for the first time the day before your nuptials – I advise two days before is best. Another way to sustain your summer glow at home is by using the James Read Gradual Tan H2O tan mist for the face and/or body. You don’t need to worry about getting it on your hands with it being a mist and if you’re using it for your body, you can use a mitt to buff it in. It’s the easiest self-tan to use in my opinion. Finally, to make sure your skin looks hydrated and flawless, remember to moisturise twice a day after having a sunless tan. Philippa Lee | Philippa Louise Make-up | www.philippalouisemakeup.co.uk Q&A Beauty Look the best version of you with our expert advice LOVE YOUR SKIN Q – When I get stressed, I have break outs. How can I prevent that and look after my skin to give me the best bridal glow? The way that your skin looks has a huge impact on the way that you feel – I hear this all the time in my clinic. So, the first thing that I advise is to have a really good skincare routine; knowing that each step in your routine’s doing something. When I’m building a skincare routine, I think about my face wash, and I think about my targeted treatments, and Neutrogena’s Clear & Defend+ can really help. This is because of some of the hero ingredients found in it – in particular, the group called AHAs (alpha-hydoxy acids). These AHAs increase the skin’s turnover and help to clear it. You have your night-time wash, and then your serum – think of this as your booster. With Clear & Defend+, the wash has active ingredients (together this helps to unclog the pores), then you have your booster. Your booster – think of it as your turbocharger – has a higher percentage strength of your AHAs and your BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids). And looking at skin holistically, the products that you use, your diet, exercising, finding joy, sleeping and drinking enough water are all important and then having a robust skincare routine supports all of that. Dr. Ifeoma Ejikeme | Medical Consultant, Skincare Expert, and Founder of award-winning skin clinic Adonia Medical Clinic | www.neutrogena.co.uk www.brettharknessphotography.com 74
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