Q&A Fashion and beauty Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals BRUSH UP Can you tell me about airbrush foundation? What are the benefits of wearing this versus normal foundation on my wedding day? Alison says: I’ve been airbrushing for more than 10 years and highly recommend airbrush foundation for bridal make-up. Most of my brides choose this over traditional foundation as spraying the product through an airbrush atomises it making the particles of make-up tiny. And because they’re much smaller than when conventionally applied, they’re less visible creating a flawless finish. I use Airbase Ultra Foundation (www.airbasemakeup.com). It’s silicone based, which makes it heat resistant, non-stick and pliable. The silicone doesn’t clog pores and allows your skin to breathe, giving you an ultra-durable foundation that lasts all day. It also contains vitamin A, which improves the skin’s elasticity and anti-oxidant vitamin E, which helps fight free radicals that age the skin. The seven shades can be intermixed to create the perfect blend, plus blusher, highlighter and contour can be applied through the airbrush too. There are also hygiene benefits to this technique. Fingers, sponges and brushes all have the potential to spread bacteria across the face, but spraying avoids this. HERE COME THE CURLS My big day is in the summer and my hair can be prone to frizz when it’s humid. What can I do to combat this? Chloe says: If you know your hair is prone to being frizzy or dropping out due to humidity, it’s worth considering hairstyles that are more structured, particularly up-dos. You can still achieve a whimsical, undone look with an up-do, as the pinning of such styles allows for more product use, securely keeping curls and smoothness in place. Alternatively, if you have a down or half up/half down style in mind, I’d suggest going for a more textured look over something smooth as the curls will hide any frizz that may develop throughout your wedding day. Regardless of which style you opt for, it always helps to prep the hair properly: use smoothing and oil-infused shampoos, conditioner and serums and be sure to blow dry hair smooth as opposed to rough drying, to give yourself a good base for whichever style you choose. I LOVE HUE I don’t want to wear white or ivory, but still want to look bridal. What options do I have? Debbie says: If you don’t like the idea of ivory, many wedding dress manufacturers offer subtle alternatives such as blush, rose pink or champagne. There are also plenty of more informal options that can be ordered in lots of colours from dusky pink, through to royal blue for anyone wanting to stand out. If you like the idea of being different, why not consider a floral wedding dress instead? The dress pictured is called Jacinta and is by Romantica of Devon – a great choice for barn or country wedding venues. CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Alison J. Smith, www.bridalbeauty.co.uk | Chloe Campbell, www.chloecampbellmua.com | Debbie Norley, www.rosedenebridal.co.uk 82
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