Your Kent Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

114 Contact our experts Sharon Harris , adornare.co.uk | Ashton Fionda , decadencehairandmakeup.co.uk | Vicki Lord , vickilordhair.com Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best Q&A Beauty BRAID ME BEAUTIFUL Q I’m looking for a modern style to keep my hair away from my face on the big day. What can you suggest? Vicki says: There are several points to take into consideration when it comes to your big-day do. Choosing the right bridal hairstyle for your face shape, hair texture and dress neckline is paramount. Depending on your dress and theme, braids are a fabulous option. There are various forms of this particular style to choose from, including Dutch, French and rope, to name but a few. This is a versatile look, as a braid can be tight and neat for a more traditional look or full of volume and texture for a more relaxed vibe. They also work wonderfully with flowers, which lend a real boho festival edge. GOLDEN BROWN Q We’re having an autumn-themed woodland wedding. How can I wear my make-up to subtly complement this? Ashton says: Autumn weddings are all about the beautiful crisp scenery that serves as a charming backdrop for your treasured photographs. My advice for a seasonal wedding such as this would be to take inspiration from those hues of gold and brown, matching the relevant shades to your skin tone. It’s possible to create a beautiful subtle glam look to complement these autumnal colours. For example, if you were to opt for a smoky eye, I’d suggest enhancing a gold on the lid with some brown smokes.  I’m a big fan of wedding-day lashes – after all, your new husband will be staring into those big beautiful eyes all day. Why not add in some luxury lashes and enhance them to their fullest potential? Finish with a lovely natural lip colour, and you’re good to go. LET’S FACE IT Q I’m not sure on how to wear my hair for the wedding. Are there particular styles to suit particular face shapes? Sharon says: Deciding how to wear your hair on your wedding day can be quite overwhelming; there are so many styles to choose from, and you want everything to be perfect! So here are a few key things to remember when choosing your style: ❤ If you have an oval face shape, avoid a style with too much height and pulling back at the sides. Add a little width to the face by keeping your hair loose or wearing it to the side. ❤ If you have a round face, adding a little height will help to elongate it. Loose wavy sections along the hairline will distract from the roundness. ❤ For a heart-shaped face, avoid anything that’s too tight and slicked back. You’ll want volume around the jawline to help balance your beautiful features. ❤ With a square or diamond face, it’s best to create softness by wearing the hair loose in waves or curls. Your bridal hair stylist will be able to advise and guide you because they’ll take everything, including your dress and how you usually wear your hair, into consideration. Just remember: You need to feel comfortable and confident – that’s all that matters. weddingandevent.photography