features.  A  beautiful  hairstyle  and  just  the  right  amount  of  makeup  will  complete  your  bridal  look. As  soon  as  you’re engaged,  you  should  start  doing  some  beauty  preparation  to ensure your skin is ready and those locks are luscious.

Use  a  good  quality  shampoo  and  conditioner,  and  regular treatments if you suffer from dry hair or scalp conditions in the lead  up  to  your  wedding.  Be  sure  to  visit your  hairdresser  for regular  trims,  even  if you  want  to  grow  your  hair  for  your wedding, so that your hair will look healthy on the day.

Even  if  you  don’t  usually  wear  makeup,  you  should  definitely do  so  for  your  wedding  day.  Every woman  looks  better  with expertly applied, natural-looking makeup. But don’t overdo it  -the idea is to look like a gorgeous you, not an artificial painted doll. Very natural looking makeup is the best choice for brides. You should aim for soft, dewy looking skin with more dramatic eyes and natural looking lips.

A  professional  wedding  hair  and  makeup  artist  is  a  must.  As well  as  being  able  to  apply  makeup that  enhances  your  best  features  and  cover  any  blemishes,  a professional will ensure that your makeup lasts the entire duration of your wedding day. You don’t  want to look washed-out by the time you get to the reception!

Try to choose a professional wedding hair and makeup artist based on recommendation. You’ll find lots of reputable  wedding  hair  and  makeup  artists  in  magazines  and   Supplier  Directory.  You  can  use  many of these professionals in your own bridal shoots so you can rest assured they can be trusted!

Look  through  magazines  such  as  Modern  Hair  +  Beauty  for  wedding  hair  and  makeup  ideas. Mark pictures  where  the  bridal  makeup  or  bridal  hairstyles  are  similar  to  what  you’re  after.  When  you visit potential  wedding  hair  and  makeup  artists,  look  through  their  portfolios  to  see  whether  their style  is in line with your wishes for your wedding day.

Your  wedding  day  is  the  perfect  occasion  to  try  bridal  hairstyles  you’ve  always  dreamt  of.  Long, 

cascading  waves,  a  sculpted  Audrey  up-style,  sleek  shining  locks,  fresh  feathery  curls  or  an intricately rolled set - there are so many beautiful bridal hairstyles to choose from. It’s  a  good  idea  to  get your  hair  stylist’s  advice  on  what  will  suit  you.  The  right  style  will  frame your cheekbones, flatter your neck, and make your eyes look amazing. The cut of your dress may also dictate your hairstyle - you don’t want stray locks caught in your beading - ouch!

Are  you  going  to  wear  a  veil  or  hair  accessory?  Decide  this  before  you  choose  a  hairstyle.  Most veils attach to the hair itself with pins or combs, but if your hair is fine a headband will keep your veil equally secure.