Your West Midlands Wedding- Page number 88 - June/July 2021 (Issue 74)

HAIR GODDESS Q – I have medium-length hair that tends to have a mind of its own. What styles do you suggest to help it stay in place on the big day? Sometimes finding the right products is the answer to controlling your hair. Having a trial is very important for every bride, especially if your locks are hard to control. Your stylist should be able to advise on ways to manage your tresses and also find a style that will last throughout the day. For example, if you have fine, whispy, flyaway hair, then embrace it and go for a low bun with pieces of hair falling from it. Incorporating fresh flowers is stunning and will add a more natural look. If you have curly locks, sometimes re-curling it along with a curling product will help structure it, so it’s more defined and easier to put into an up do. You will need to be careful with any styles that are half up or all down as it’s much harder to control. Claire Harmer | Hair and make-up artist www.claireharmerbeauty.co.uk NATURAL BEAUTY Q – I don’t usually wear any make-up but want to look gorgeous on my big day. What products and styles do you suggest I go for? We have so many brides that either don’t wear make-up or a very small amount day-to-day, so they come to their trial unclear of what they want and all say the same thing ‘I still want to look like me.’ It’s about emphasising your natural beauty and helping you feel comfortable and confident. If you’re going for a minimal look, you might want to focus on your skin in the run-up to the wedding. If it’s healthy, radiant and glowing, then you may feel as though you need less coverage. I always recommend a trial to all my brides, especially if you’re not used to wearing any products. Eyes – I’d always recommend a soft, neutral look. If you’re not used to wearing black liner, then I’d try out a brown version as black can be quite a harsh hue. With regards to lashes, I tend to point my brides towards cluster lashes just placed on the outer corner of the eye, so it really opens them up without using a strip lash. Base – For those of you who don’t wear foundation, start with a tinted moisturiser and add to the base until you’re happy with the coverage. All artists have a variety of products for different skin tones and required coverage. A light blush can be added to enhance your natural beauty, and when paired with a subtle highlighter looks beautiful. Lips – On the morning of the wedding, I always give my clients a lip scrub followed by a balm that I keep applying until it’s their turn in the chair. This primes and moisturises the lips ready for make-up. Most of my brides tend to enhance their natural colour with a similar shade or a simple peachy shimmer gloss. The Anastasia Peachy Gloss is popular amongst my clients as it has a little shimmer and looks gorgeous on camera. Work with your supplier until you’re happy, and don’t forget it’s your big day, and you need to feel comfortable with your look. Laura Timms Mowinski | Hair and make-up artist www.facebook.com/lauratimmsmowisnki Q&A Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best 88