10 Tips for Perfect Wedding Make up

So you've chosen your dress, the flowers and the cake, you even chosen the perfect hair style what about your make up?

1. Basic Skin Care

A solid regimen of skin and nail care is the best way to get that 'total look' you are after. Talk to a beautician regarding a skin and nail care plan. This may mean regular facials starting two months before the wedding. Also don't forget your nails. Start having weekly manicures approximately 8 weeks before the wedding. Well kept nails are stronger and more likely not to break.

2. Choosing a make up artist

The skill of the make up artist comes with experience. Talk to the artist about where they trained,.A make up artist should know about highlighting and shading, and how lighting affects the make up and how to apply make up for photography. Ask what they have done in the past and if they have photos of their work to show you.

3. Where to find a make up artist

The best way is by referral, but there is the yellow pages, Internet and bridal magazines. If this fails, try department stores - most of the girls behind the cosmetic counters are trained in make up application as well as many beauticians.

4. What look to go with

What style ultimately depends on your personal preference, but you need to consider:

• The time of the ceremony - is it day or night? Lighter more natural make up is suitable for daytime with more dramatic looks saved for the evening
• Is the ceremony inside or outside? Lighting plays an important part in the choice of the make up application.
• How long do you need the style to last? Will you need someone to touch up your make up, or will it last?

5. At the Trial

Have pictures from magazines to help your make up artist design a look for you. Also have your head bridesmaids with you to give her opinion of the make up. Talk about:

• What make up brands they use?
• Mention if you have any skin problems eg sensitive skin or allergies.
• Colours that you have chosen as the make up should compliment the dress and flowers. Warm neutral tones create a natural look which is often advisable.
  

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