TREND SETTER What are the latest bridal hair and make-up trends? Looking back at my wedding 13 years ago, I now realise how much trends have changed. I’m seeing more relaxed hairstyles such as loose tousled curls full of volume that are fluid and move freely. The most popular request is the half up and half down style with lots of twists and turns to add softness around the face. Another on-trend look is a low, simple wrapped bun. Less is most definitely more in 2022. Make-up requests have been focusing on a nude blush colour palette and applied in such a way to naturally enhance the eye shape. To frame the eyes, individual/cluster eyelashes have been strongly requested. As a make-up artist, these are my magic accessory for creating the wow factor for any bride. You don’t have to worry about becoming tearful as this won’t affect their longevity and they will last all day. When it comes to skin, satin textures work beautifully and even though powder is being used it’s kept to a minimum and only used in pocket areas of the face such as around the nose, under the eyes, the centre of the forehead and chin. A popular choice for lips is a subtle nude pink. This tends to enhance your natural lip colour. One of my top tips is to pop a slightly warmer shade in the centre of the lip to create a soft, voluminous pout. Amy Jane Prior | Hair and make-up artist www.facebook.com/amyjanepriormakeup NATURAL BEAUTY I never use make-up and am a bit nervous about wearing it for my big day. Do you have any ideas of how I can look like a bride without feeling uncomfortable? I understand it can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing your bridal make-up, especially when you want to look like yourself and not a completely different person. Enhancing your beauty with mineral products will make you feel comfortable and confident in your own skin. Have a bridal trial and try out different styles and find the perfect look for you. Skin with a healthy, natural glow can easily be achieved with a good skincare routine. Serums and creams from brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Bobbi Brown will instantly transform your skin. Wear a lightweight formula like MAC Cosmetics Radiant Face and Body to create a gorgeous base that doesn’t look like a foundation. Add a touch of colour with cream bronzers and blushes. Opt for soft colours for your eyes and lips but don’t be afraid to experiment with different hues during your trial. Set your make-up with MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish Powder or Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless to ensure your look lasts throughout the day. Megan Carter | Make-up artist www.facebook.com/blushedmakeupbymegan POP OF COLOUR I’d love to incorporate Pantone’s colour of the year, Very Peri, into my make-up. Do you have any ideas of how I could do this without it being overpowering? You could have so much fun with a ‘Very Peri’ look, just as Lady Gaga did at the House of Gucci UK premiere back in November. Go for periwinkle blue hues with violet-red undertones. Try a cool matte lavender eyeshadow, such as Shale or Scene by MAC, and if you’re feeling adventurous, you could add a pop of shimmer with NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow in Argentina or Lunar. Add a flick of gel eyeliner or a smudge in a grungy Kohl liner and keep your lips muted with nude, matt lipstick or a subtle shimmery pale lipgloss. Anastasia Norvina Eye Palette would be beautiful for these hues and would be perfect for a spring or summer wedding, especially if the looks ties in with lavender or purple tones in your flowers. Amy Lacey | Hair and make-up artist www.amylacey.co.uk Q&A Beauty Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best 90
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