Bridal Hair and Makeup

By Asuncion Parra Llorente

Bridal Hair and Makeup

It is what a bride deserves. Bridal hair and makeup should be simple, yet elegant. It is important t remember that the hair and makeup should not compete with the bride's dress; rather the hair and makeup should complement the dress.

The makeup artist should note that the bride will want to feel comfortable, not confined by her bridal hair and makeup. Today's bridal makeup and hair is soft and subtle. Today's updo style is not sprayed, pinned, and tucked to hide every loose hair. The bridal hair is romantic.

Bridal makeup trends are soft and romantic to complement the hair and latest trends in bridal gowns and bridal hair. Today's brides want to glow with elegance.

Rules for Makeup and Hair

Have a portfolio or picture selection available for brides-to-be to view along with the bridal makeup used. During the consultation, note the time of day the wedding will take place, flowers, dress style and color, hair color, bridal hair style, eye color, time of year, and personality. 4. Discuss different bridal hair and makeup trends. Demonstrate your selection for the bride-to-be. Demonstrate more than one bridal makeup style and photograph the results.

Samples of bridal color schemes:

Select a simple bridal makeup color scheme. If the bride is wearing white and has dark hair, introduce colors in the pink/rose family. Mauve/rose shadow, rose blush, rose lips.

Bridal eye makeup should be soft. When choosing bridal foundation makeup, think of longevity and photography. Today's bride wants to show her beauty in a natural, sensual way. The makeup artist can provide the bride with confidence and easy elegance that will be reminisced often.

Bridal Beauty Do's and Don'ts

By William Miranda

Hire a professional! Why do your own hair and makeup? Schedule your trail a month or two before your wedding day. Give yourself and your artist plenty of time to get it right. Bring lots of pictures for your artist to mull over, even the "absolutely not this" picture. Your artist doesn't really know you, your likes or dislikes. If you can provide any pictures and specifics to your artist before you meet that's even better. Forward the photos to your artist with any additional input you may have. You may change your mind about certain aspects such as lip color after the trial, and it is important to let the artist know about this in advance of the wedding day. Tip your artist for their work at your trial and on your wedding day. You may need that much time to resolve some conditions.

Don't experiment with your hair color or length for your wedding. Stick with the tried and true or keep your hair on the longer side so your artist has plenty to work with. Don't wax, thread or pluck on your wedding day. Try to schedule hair removal a week in advance to avoid red irritated skin. Your artist can easily pluck out some stray hairs on the day of if necessary.

Most artists do not recommend wearing red lipstick on your wedding day unless it is part of your everyday look.

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