Q&A Beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals Maria Orlova on Unsplash HIGH BROW My brows are thick, pale and unruly! I’d love them to frame my face for my bridal look. What would you suggest? Danielle from Makeover Box (www.makeover-box.co.uk) says: I’d highly recommend going to a HD brow specialist to have your brows expertly mapped, tinted and shaped to suit your face shape. Beautifully shaped brows give the face such a lift! CWM beauty editor Kelly Andrews says: The key point here is not to try plucking them yourself right before the big day. Ascertaining and creating the perfect shape takes experience and if you make a mistake it can take three to four weeks for the hairs to grow back! My advice would be to seek professional help. Head to your favourite salon for an eyebrow shape, wax and tint, which won’t cost the earth but will make all the difference. Most therapists will be proficient in brow mapping meaning they’ll choose the most flattering shape for your face taking your look to another level. You can then keep on top of unruly strays at home with a good eyebrow wax or gel product combed through to ensure they stay smart on the day. For pale brows, you could also try investing in a good eyebrow pencil to fill in any gaps if needed. A treatment that’s been trending for the past couple of years is brow lamination, which might also be a good fit for you. This straightens out the hairs, making sure they all lie in the same direction, and lifts the brows to give you full (but tidy), super-flattering and lifted look. EAT YOUR WAY TO HEALTHY SKIN I’ve heard that skin health is more about what you eat than what you put on your face. How can I adopt this philosophy to get flawless skin for my big day? The skincare experts at Doctors Formula (https://doctorsformula.co.uk) say: What you eat significantly affects your skin’s overall health and appearance. Consuming a diet high in processed foods, sugary snacks and unhealthy fats can damage your skin’s appearance. These foods can contribute to inflammation in the body, which may manifest as acne, redness or dull skin. Additionally, diets lacking in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E and omega-3 fatty acids can result in skin issues such as dryness, wrinkles and uneven tone. By prioritising a diet focused on whole, nutrient-dense foods, you can support your skin’s health from inside out, leading to a more youthful and radiant complexion. For example, nuts are super-rich in various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are the go-to snack for many celebrities. Berries such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are collagen-stimulating and contain nutrients such as vitamin C and ellagic acid, which help to provide a youthful glow and ease sun-induced UV skin pigmentation. What about starting your day with smoothie containing seasonal berries, chai tea, and a bit of almond milk like Megan Fox? Green tea is also a good option and it isn’t only great for fat burning but is full of vitamins B2 and E, which help keep the optimum levels of collagen and aid in firming a younger-looking skin structure while developing new skin cells. Dark leafy greens too are a skincare staple. They contain high levels of chlorophyll, which helps protect your skin from premature ageing and inflammation. The darker the leafy green, the more chlorophyll it contains. If you do fancy a treat though, dark chocolate is a healthy choice. It’s filled with antioxidants that help to reduce dark spots on your skin and flavanol that can protect against sun damage. Since it’s loaded with skin-healing nutrients, this sweet treat can aid you in achieving youthful-looking skin. BEAUTY ADVICE 79
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