Bridal Hair: Makeover: Choosing the Right Option
When choosing a bridal beauty look, doing a hair and makeup trial before your wedding is best. It helps the professionals understand your vision and can save you from having to make a drastic change on your big day! A bridal hair makeover typically begins with choosing the right people.
Choose a Professional
You’ll want a makeup and hair stylist with a strong portfolio of bridal work. Most reputable professionals will have their work on display in salons and online, so a quick scan can help you decide if they fit your needs. If you can, talk to recently married friends or relatives about their experiences with hair and makeup artists. They may have recommendations for professionals to consider.
Choosing the right bridal makeup is as important as finding the perfect dress. Look through magazines and websites for ideas, and don’t be afraid to ask your friends for advice. They may suggest what looks will flatter your face shape and suit your wedding theme and colour scheme.
Once you’ve narrowed your options, determine if the professional you’re considering will come to your location for the day. If so, be sure to provide them with the address of where you’ll be getting ready and whether adequate space and electrical outlets will be available. You’ll also want to determine if they’ll charge a travel fee. If they do, this can add up quickly if you’re having several bridesmaids and other women attend the event.
Know Your Hair Type
So, start by thinking about how you want your tresses to look and create a Pinterest board for inspiration. If you don’t already have one, head to Pinterest and search “bridal hair” or “wedding hair.” Then, describe the styles that catch your eye – for instance, “natural 3c curls” or “earthy loose beach waves.” Your results will be more specific and give you a good idea of what looks work for your particular hair type and what won’t.
Once you have a few looks you like, it’s helpful to bring them to your hair trial so that your stylist can advise and help you choose the best one for your style. Your glam team will also be able to tell you whether or not certain bridal hairstyles will work with your dress and suit your personality.
For example, if you have a wavy or curly style, you can enhance your texture with a low chignon or a twisted swoon-worthy bun. For more volume, try a side-swept look or loose waves. If you have a very curly or afro style, consider adding a few voluminous braids to your bridal hair makeover for a whimsical touch.
Know Your Skin Tone
A bride’s skin tone can make or break a bridal look. Knowing whether you have cool, warm, or neutral undertones can help you find the makeup products that best match your complexion and bring out your lips, eyes, brows, and cheeks. Most people have a mix of undertones; for example, if you are cool-toned, you may have red and blue undertones, while those with warm undertones tend to be more yellow, peach, or golden. A few simple colour tests can help you determine your undertone. Look at the veins in your wrist; if they appear blue or green, you likely have a blue or green undertone.
You can also test your undertone by looking at the colours you gravitate towards in fashion. Do you prefer silver pieces, or are you more drawn to gold? These are clues that you have a warmer skin tone.
For those with a medium to dark skin tone, you can look for bronze or orange foundations. You can also explore warm eyeshadows and highlighting colours for this skin tone. A soft blush with a rose undertone will also complement this tone perfectly.
Lastly, for those with a deep skin tone, you can use more gold or even blue foundations in the shade. Using a lighter shade of foundation first on the centre of your face and then working outward will give you the perfect blend.