BLURRING THE LINES I’m noticing a few fine lines and wrinkles start to appear lately! How can I best conceal these on my wedding day without looking caked in make-up? Becky says: A great tip when applying your products is to keep them all lightweight and gradually build up on layers rather than using too much in one go. I love starting with a primer such as the Laura Mercier Illuminating Primer all over the face to give a radiant, plump, soft look. For any lines and wrinkles, creamy and thin concealers are great. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is my go to. Apply a few dots where you want it and blend with your finger, the warmth of your skin will help it melt in, leaving you with a seamless finish. This is perfect around the eyes and any other area you may have found wrinkles appearing. If you’d like more coverage, apply a dot at a time keeping each layer thin and blended. Avoid using foundation around the eye area as it can be quite heavy, just stick to your concealer. It’s a good idea to set with a little powder to help it stay in place, but don’t go too heavy as this can end up enhancing any lines. I love Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Pressed Powder as it’s so fine and doesn’t look cakey. Just use a small, fluffy brush to dust a little of this over your concealer. If you feel make-up is settling into your lines all over, not just in certain areas, try using a tinted moisturiser or mixing some moisturiser with your foundation to keep it lightweight and hydrated for a soft focus look. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Toni Todd, www.tonitoddhairandmakeup.co.uk | Alison J. Smith, www.bridalbeauty.co.uk | Shanon Adams, www.instagram.com/hairbyshanon Becky Flynn, www.makeupbybeckyflynn.com | Charmaine Stobart, www.facebook.com/ultrasoftcuts BE PREPARED I have very long, fine hair. How can I add volume and texture for my wedding? Charmaine says: Making sure hair is prepped correctly for styling will play a huge role in adding the right amount of volume and texture. There are so many styles available to you, so the type of preparation can vary; however, your bridal hair stylist will be able to tailor this in order to suit you. Personally, I find a good base to start with is light crimping at the roots. Scary thought I know, but it gives you a natural root lift as well as additional thickness without seeing the crimping itself. This then means minimal backcombing, which in turn can create beautiful styles with a clean textured finish, rather than a frizzy end result. Pairing the right products together with hair type can also make a huge difference. When used correctly, you can end up using quite a lot on the hair, although you’d never tell by looking at the results! Of course, with some styles the only way to create your desired look will be with the additional help of extensions. Clip-ins are generally recommended, but your hair or bridal stylist will be able to make sure you have the correct ones to achieve the look you want. HERE COME THE CURLS What hair look would you suggest for an English country garden style springtime wedding? Shanon says: I’d suggest soft but defined curls that can be worn up or down. If you prefer to wear your hair down, a French braid half up half down looks beautiful and you’d be able to complement the style with fresh flowers woven into it that match your bouquet, which you can get from your florist. If an up do is more your vibe, a loose bun with a natural fall down at the front along with twists and curls throughout is a real favourite. You may prefer this if you’re getting married during the summer rather than the spring, but you can also dress this with fresh flowers, which I think is a lovely touch for the setting. 86
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