Your South Wales Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 72)

112 Q&A Fashion & Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best Hair care hero I want to do something creative with my long, straight hair, but I’m not sure what style to go for. Do you have any suggestions? Take advantage of your long hair. I suggest you opt for an edgy high or low ponytail. The key is texture. Add waves and use some texturising products to create volume. You could weave a wire garland around the ponytail or add an oversized hair slide to create an edgy romantic look. A wrapped bun is a classic look that you could make more creative by pulling pieces out with a texturising spray and adding in a cluster of floating pearls. Try braids and twists in a half up and half down look. Make the rest wavy with a large curling tong and add in some texturising products for a more undone bohemian look. Pull apart and dishevel the braid and incorporate star and moon hairpins. Glam waves are perfect for long hair. Curl all the sections in the same direction and comb it with a soft bristle brush before blending them. Tuck one side behind your ear, use a hair spray with a shine element and add in an oversized hair slide for an up-to-date look. Lilly Evans Hair stylist facebook.com/bohohairdesign Hop into spring I’m having a yellow-themed wedding, and my mum wants to wear something that will tie in with our colour scheme but still look classy. Do you have any suggestions? Yellow is a vibrant colour that will pop in photographs. At Baroque Boutique, we always advise you look for a contrasting but complementary colour so that your mum doesn’t get lost in the pictures. Good options would be dusky blue, teal, navy or lighter shades of silver and grey. Remember, it’s essential that whatever shade you choose suits your mum’s complexion. Coryn Emma Mother-of-the-bride specialist baroqueboutique.co.uk Luscious locks I want a wow-factor hairstyle for my big day, but I’m not sure what to do with my curly locks. Any suggestions? Keep your hair natural. You could wear it up with a statement hair accessory or keep it natural with the addition of a flower crown. It all depends on what makes you feel most comfortable. The weather is also something you need to take into consideration when choosing a style. If it rains or is very windy, then it’s best to wear it up. There are so many options available, find something you like and book a trial before the big day to ensure you love it. Alaw John Hair stylist gowerbridalhair.com A flawless appearance I’m a very emotional person, and I know I will probably end up crying on our big day. How can I stop this ruining my make-up? Your nuptials will fill you with excitement, emotion, peacefulness and sometimes even melancholy. If you’re an emotional bride and think that you will shed a tear or two on your big day, then it’s a good idea to let your make-up artist know before the wedding. When your eyes start to get watery, simply fan them with your hand, have your bridesmaids ready with tissues and always pat the wet area on your face, never rub! Having a touch up after the ceremony is also a good way to ensure you look picture perfect. Maya Jasinska Make-up artist loxushairandmakeup.com