What Brides Need To Know About Wedding Hair And Makeup

By Helen Ward


For many women, their wedding day may be the first time they have ever gotten dressed in a formal gown or had their hair and makeup professionally styled. If this is the case for you, you may be unsure of how to choose the wedding hair and makeup that will look best with your outfit. Here are some tips that you can use to get the look you want while not becoming overly stressed by the process.

One thing that many brides fail to factor in is how their dress will affect what their hairstyle will look like. High-necked gowns will usually look best with styles where locks are tied back or pinned up. Formal gowns will usually also require a formal hairstyle in order to give a look that is fully coordinated. If you are planning a less formal appearance you can usually wear your locks down or in a more relaxed style.

In the past, most brides chose to wear a veil but this is changing. If you have a headpiece and veil that goes with your gown you need to be aware that your hair may need to be styled in a more specific way. It is a good idea to know what you will be wearing for a headpiece when you consult with your stylist before your big day has arrived. They may need to place pins or clips in different locations.

In Nashville, TN there are many salons and stylists that provide bridal packages. These often involve trial runs as well as more extensive wedding day services. You may want to find out if they have a cosmetics artist on staff as well. Other questions to ask include whether your bridal party can get their tresses done at the same location and whether the stylist is able to come to your home or the site where you are getting ready.

For a person who normally does not wear cosmetics, wedding day looks can seem very heavy and excessive. It tends to be this way so that it will show up well on photographs. Make sure that you are still happy with how your face looks and if you are not, do not be afraid to speak to the person doing your makeup to ask which changes and adjustments can be made so that you are happy with your appearance.

One tip for brides is to avoid hairstyles and cosmetics that are very trendy. While many of them can be fun styles tend to change frequently. If you have a very trendy look you may end up thinking your pictures look dated even after a short period of time has passed.

A trial run can be a fun way to see how your hairstyle and cosmetics will look. Many brides turn this into a fun day with members of their bridal party. To get the best results, bring your headpiece, pictures of your gown and pictures of styles that you particularly like.

By making decisions about who will do your hair and makeup early you will have the best choice of stylists. Many will book up well in advance especially during the summer months when weddings are much more frequent. Then when your big day arrives you will know that your hair and your face are in the hands of skilled experts who will give you the look you want.




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