Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 69)

100 Q&A Beauty Our local pros solve your problems NATURAL BEAUTY I’m a total beginner when it comes to make-up, but I want to wear it on my wedding day. How do I find products to suit me? A make-up lesson is a brilliant place to start. You’ll begin to find the shades and textures that complement your complexion, and you’ll probably leave with a list of new products to buy as well! Next, start looking at your wedding theme. The bouquet, dress, venue and season will all help guide you in your decisions. Look to your hair and skin tone to determine whether a cool or warm palette will suit you. Make sure you’re confident and comfortable with your new look by experimenting with muted tones as well as deeper hues. To find products, I’d suggest going to a store where you can test items and choose the intensity of colour, along with textures such as matte and shimmer. Becky Flynn Makeup by Becky Flynn makeupbybeckyflynn.com BOHEMIAN BEAUTY We’re having a boho-chic wedding. How should I style my hair, and what products work best? This style of wedding calls for a relaxed yet pretty style to complement your beautiful gown. Whether it’s a loose, free-flowing style or a soft, romantic up do, the simpler it is, the better! Prep work is key here. I’d wave and set your locks in pin curls with a little hairspray until it’s time to get in to your dress. I’d then use a light sea-salt spray and a Kérastase elixir to add a touch of gloss to the ends. This gives all-day hold with an effortlessly glamorous look. This is a great textured base to then add extra dimensions. I might pin up parts of the hair or add braids to suit the individual bride. Amy Harding Amy Harding Hairstylist amyhardinghairstylist.com THE PERFECT MATCH There are so many hair and make-up professionals out there. How do I choose which company is right for me? Here are my top tips to help guide you through the maze and find your perfect professional: ❤ Make sure you choose an artist with professional qualifications, relevant insurance and contracts. The terms and conditions will help you understand how your supplier operates, giving you peace of mind that you’re covered. ❤ Reviews from other brides are invaluable. A great professional will have testimonials that’ll help you decide whether they can offer you what you want. ❤ The best companies get booked up well in advance – 12 to 18 months is quite normal. Secure your date as soon as possible before someone else snaps them up. ❤ Don’t just choose someone solely on getting your perfect look. You’ll want someone who can deal with the stresses that can arise on a wedding morning in a calm, professional manner. ❤ If your chosen artist is already booked, then ask them for recommendations. They’ll most likely have colleagues who can offer a similar style and standard. Photographers are also a great point of contact for referrals – they know whose work looks great in pictures and stands the test of time. ❤ Look carefully at website portfolios, before-and-after bridal shots, Pinterest galleries and styled shoots in magazines. Beware of Instagram images, as the use of filters and editing tools can be misleading. ❤ Wedding planning involves a frenzy of emails and messages, but it’s so important to develop a rapport with your chosen expert. They’re going to be with you on the most exciting morning of your life, so pick up the phone, arrange for a consultation over a coffee and get them booked! Tracy Pallari Tracy Pallari Professional Hair and Makeup Artist tracypallari.com