Q&A Beauty Look the best version of you with our expert advice GOLDEN GLOW Q – How can I look after my skin before our wedding to give me that bridal glow? At the Heavenly Spa by Westin, we have lots of brides-to-be who visit to prep their skin in the run up to their day. My top professional treatment recommendation for this is the Meridian Flow Golden Ritual by Philosophia Botanica – it’s the ultimate facial and the perfect cocktail of anti-ageing combined with a relaxing spa ritual. This one-of-a-kind 90-minute treatment involves applying real goldcoated micro-magnetic pearls to acupressure points. Incorporating skin mapping, the facial uses a synergy of adaptogenic botanical oils with a gauss micro-stimulator magnetic pen and gua sha sculpting spoon. Gold coated micro-magnetic pearls are carefully applied to the meridians and the acupuncture points of the face to stimulate tissue activity, increase micro-circulation and oxygenation, reduce the depth of wrinkles, plump the skin, and encourage the flow of radiance and glow. As well as professional treatments, it’s important that you create a home routine and always keep hydrated (sounds simple, but it really does wonders for your skin). But ultimately, nothing gives a glow quite like the joy of saying ‘I do’ surrounded by friends and family! Get a good night’s sleep the night before, relax and enjoy your special day with your loved ones. Jenny Jones | Heavenly Spa by Westin | www.heavenlyspalondon.com LOVE IS IN THE HAIR Q – I want to wear my hair down for my bridal style. How can I perfect my waves? The trick to creating perfect long-lasting waves that’ll hold for the duration of your day is to ensure that your hair’s being curled in sections away from the face – one side clockwise, and the other anticlockwise. Using great products also makes a huge difference and I love the range by OGX. I’d recommend to shampoo and condition using OGX Hydrate & Defrizz and Kukui Oil Shampoo and Conditioner to tame any frizz beforehand. Then, apply a squeeze of the OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Heat Protect Cream for Blow Drying and smooth the hair. Once completely dry, use curling tongs to curl the hair in sections. Complete the look with a quick burst of OGX Hydrate & Defrizz + Kukui Oil to seal it in and keep the hold all day! Michael Douglas | Hair stylist and OGX Ambassador | www.amazon.co.uk/stores/OGX LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT Q – What healthy regime can you suggest to help me feel amazing on our special day? Don’t be pressured into feeling the need to conform to a particular shape, size or look. If, however you do want to get into shape and feel great, swapping endless hours on the treadmill for resistance training is the best way to create a strong, sexy, confident, glowing version of you. Everyone’s different and has a different starting point, but if you’re looking to tone up, and feel incredible, you can achieve this with a combination of a calorie deficit and resistance training. To lose fat, you need to put yourself into a calorie deficit. Simply put, that means you burn more calories than you consume. High-quality protein sources, nutrient-dense carbohydrates and fibrous vegetables should be the staple of your healthy diet. When you’re in a calorie deficit, resistance training is what signals the body to tap into your fat stores, rather than muscle tissue. So, with weight training, you’ll not only speed up the fat burning process, but it’ll also help improve your strength and your body composition, leaving you looking amazing and feeling more confident than ever for your big day! Working with a personal trainer can help you set clear and achievable goals with both your diet and your fitness regime. Stefan Jarmolowicz | Ultimate Performance | https://ultimateperformance.com ASK THE EXPERTS 81
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