Your East Midlands Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 41)

89 EXPERT ADVICE IN THIS SKIN Q: I have very dry skin and I’m worried my make-up won’t look right on my wedding day. What advice can you share with me?  A: Natalie says: Firstly, let’s try to find out why you have dry skin. Is it incorrect skincare, a condition such as eczema, or even additional factors such as central heating and harsh weather at the moment? Once you find the cause, you can work on relieving the dryness to make you feel more comfortable. Secondly, I’d recommend seeing a skin specialist or facialist for some TLC treatments on the run-up to your wedding day so you feel less self- conscious. And thirdly, it’s all in the prep for the make-up. As long as skin is hydrated with professional products your make- up will last longer, feel nicer to wear and look beautiful. Opt for hydrating primers, moisturisers and setting sprays. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base is a favourite of mine, as well as Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream for more dry skin types; both are 2-in-1 products mixing prep with skincare to ensure skin looks and feels lovely. Natalie Kate | Natalie Kate - Makeup Artist Based at The Blossom Rooms, North Lincs www.nataliekatemakeupartist.com Q&A Beauty Our experts give their advice to help you look your big-day best www.sop hie-eleanor-photography.com FRIZZ FREE Q: What is the most effective way to reduce frizz? A: Robyn says: Start by investing in a good moisturising shampoo and conditioner. Apply a treatment oil through the mid-lengths and ends after you’ve washed it while it’s still wet – Moroccan Oil do a great moisturising range! The next trick is all in the blow drying. You may have to dry it yourself on your wedding morning or your stylist may want to do this for you. Use a brush and a hairdryer with a nozzle on and follow the hairdryer down the hair with the brush. Direct the air flow down the hair shaft, this will smooth the cuticle to eliminate frizz and leave the hair smooth and shiny. The best heated appliances to use for frizzy hair are straighteners and curling tongs; this is because you can get the heat on both sides of the hair rather than just one like with a wand. When styling, it’s all about using moisturising products like styling cremes and shine sprays. It’s important to eliminate the frizz as you go rather than at the end when it will be more difficult. Follow all these steps and you’ll have the smoothest, frizz-free hair! Robyn Wood | Perfect Silhouette Hairdressing www.perfectsilhouettehairdressing.com 91