Q&A Beauty Look the best version of you with our expert advice CARE FOR YOUR HAIR We’re getting married just after summer so I’m worried that my hair won’t be in the best condition after all the sun, sea and sand. Help! With proper care and a little extra attention, you can make sure that your hair looks its best on your day. Here are some tips: •Sun protection: Shield your hair from excessive sun exposure by wearing hats, scarves, or using UV protection sprays. •Hydration: Sun and saltwater can dry out your hair. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner to replenish lost moisture. •Rinse thoroughly: After swimming in the sea, rinse your hair with clean water to remove salt and sand. •Deep conditioning treatments: Treat your hair to regular treatments to restore moisture and nourish your locks. Look for products with ingredients like argan oil, coconut oil, or shea butter. •Trim split ends: Schedule regular trims to keep your hair looking healthy. This will also prevent further splitting and breakage. •Heat styling: Minimise the use of tools such as curling irons and straighteners, as they can further damage your hair. If you must use them, apply a heat protector spray beforehand. •Protective hairstyles: Wear hairstyles such as braids, buns, or updos during the summer to help shield your hair from environmental damage and reduce tangling. •Eat a balanced diet: Nourish your hair from within by eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Include foods like fish, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to promote healthy hair growth. If you’re concerned about the condition of your hair closer to your wedding date, consider consulting a professional stylist. They can suggest personalised treatments or recommend products to help you achieve your desired look. Remember to start implementing these tips well in advance of your wedding to give your hair sufficient time to recover and regain its vitality. With proper care, your hair will be ready to shine on your big day. Jimena Lemck | Jimena Lemck Make-up & Hair Styling | https://jimenalemck.com https://thespringles.com NATURAL BEAUTY I don’t usually wear much makeup, so I’m worried about hiring a pro and the finished look being too much. What would you advise? Take the time to look at the make-up artist’s signature style. Bridal makeup doesn’t need to be plastered on; it should be about defining and highlighting your natural beauty, so you still feel like you. Have a conversation before booking and consider whether that make-up artist makes you feel comfortable. Being around people who put you at ease and make you feel good is essential on your wedding morning. At a trial, I like to sit with the bride over a cuppa to talk about what they like, don’t like, what makeup they wear every day and on a night out and what they want from their bigday look, before I even pick up a brush. If you don’t wear much make-up usually and feel nervous, hiring a professional will mean you have a great complexion and the right colour palette, all while looking fresh and natural. For reassurance, I wanted to share a comment that one of my brides sent to me after an unhappy trial with someone else: “From the moment I walked through your door you made me feel at ease and understood what I wanted. I don’t think you know how much you’ve boosted my self-confidence! I didn’t even feel like I was wearing any make-up.” Sonja Bowden | Blush Effect by Sonja | www.blusheffect.co.uk https://laurenbethphotography.co.uk LIFT OFF My long hair is generally quite flat and lifeless, but I love the idea of wearing my hair down on my wedding day. What can I do to give it more volume? Celebrity hairstylist Michael Douglas says: One of the easiest ways is to get some layers put in it. This way, you take weight out of the hair but keep the length while creating body. Having a fringe put in is also a great way of achieving more volume. Blow-drying your hair properly is a good idea. Dry using a small, round brush and dry from roots upwards. Dry shampoos and texturising sprays are good at supporting volume. You can use it throughout the day, so if you feel your hair getting a bit flat, just flip your head forward and spray it in at the roots. Another good idea is adding waves. If you put a curling tong through sections of your hair it creates push against other sections and that in turn creates volume. But if you don’t put enough wave in at the roots the hair sits a bit flat, so make sure you concentrate the tongs at the root, which is where you want the lift. 76
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