Q&A Fashion and beauty Sound advice from Essex based beauty experts LUSCIOUS LASHES I want natural lash extensions for the big day and to last for my honeymoon straight after. Is this possible? What do you recommend? Eyelash extensions can be a great idea with your bridal make-up look, especially when you want your eyes to stand out in your photos and your make-up to look complete. They can make your eyes appear more defined and are available from silk, faux mink and volume lashes. These are great for teary eyes on the wedding day and can be worn without applying mascara - so no black streaks! You should get your eyelash extensions done at least two to three weeks before your wedding day and have a patch test up to a week before to ensure you’re not allergic to the glue. Lash extensions give you a perfect look without the hassle of everyday mascara, which can be a big help on your honeymoon also. They can last up to four weeks if cared for correctly so care should be taken with any products around the eyes, especially oil containing products. After you’ve had your full set of lashes applied allow yourself the time for several refill appointments incase if any fall out or any changes you may need. The technician can adjust the color, curl and length of the eyelash extensions to either enhance or tone your natural eyelashes. For the first day or two, avoid steaming or getting them wet to allow the glue to set. When cleaning the extensions, make sure you use the recommended eyelash cleanser and brush them with a soft bristle brush. Saira Hussain www.sairahussain.uk THINKING AHEAD I can’t get ready at my venue. How can I make the best of my living space at home and what will my hair and make-up team need? I also have three bridesmaids that need to get ready! Do you have any tips to avoid stress on the day? Getting ready at home for your wedding can actually be a really fun experience. After all, when you’re in your own space you’ll be at your most comfortable. Whilst most hair and make-up artists are super adaptable and will work with whatever space they’re given, the better area you give us to work in, the easier it’s going to be for us to give you the look of your dreams! Here are a few things to bear in mind, that will help your hair and make-up team do their job to the best of their abilities: •We have big kits that take up lots of room, so we need table space and lots of it! Dining tables tend to be the best option as they are spacious, and a comfortable height for us to work from. •Natural light is always going to be the easiest light for us to work in. A lot of lighting you have in your home reads very yellow, and it’s much harder to get true colour matches in that kind of light. If possible, have your make-up artist set up near a window. If you know the lighting isn’t the best in your home, let your hair and make-up team know as they may have a lighting setup they can bring with them. •Different types of chairs are going to be needed for hair and makeup. The ideal chair to have your hair done in is a standard height dining chair, without too high a back so we can get to the back of your head. For make-up, having a higher chair saves our poor old backs! Bar stool height chairs tend to work best, but don’t worry if you don’t have one, as most make-up artists have foldable directors chairs they can bring with them. To keep the getting ready process as stress-free as possible, when getting ready at home I recommend keeping your space as tidy and clutter free as possible (this will help your photographer too). Have any bags you need to take to the venue packed in advance and try to steam your dresses the night before if you can. Make sure to communicate with your hair and make-up team what time you’re going to need to leave by, so plenty of time can be scheduled in to get everyone ready without feeling too rushed. Vicky Jiggens www.vickyjiggens.com www.gettyimages.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 79
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