Hair
& Beauty Countdown
When
planning your wedding it is important to
start planning as soon as possible, especially
when it comes to hair and beauty. To look
your beautiful best on your big day, plan
all your hair and beauty routines well in
advance.
Gorgeous Hair
Getting your hair right for your wedding
day is one of the most important of all
your beauty regime. There is so much to
consider. Do you want a colour on your hair?
Do you want it cut? Do you want a dramatic
new change? It is wise to be cautious when
considering your wedding day hair talk to
your hairdresser/stylist and listen to what
they have to say, but also listen to your
own heart after all this is your day and
you don't want to look back and regret it.
Six
Months
Start by getting into the habit of washing
your hair with the correct shampoo and conditioner
for your hair type. If you have long hair
apply conditioner to the ends. Do not apply
conditioner to oily roots as this will only
make it limp. Visit your hairdresser for a
general chat about your hair and what you
want to achieve. If you need to grow out a
fringe or a perm, this gives you plenty of
time. This is also the time to experiment
with new styles as long as you don't have
dramatic cuts remember you only have six months
to go.
Tip
Make sure you have your hair trimmed regularly
to guard against split ends and avoid overusing
heated appliances and styling aids.
If your hair is chemically treated, take especial
care to wash it with with appropriate shampoo
and conditioner, in order to achieve and maintain
your hair in good condition.
Three Months
You should have ordered your dress by now,
so you will know the shape and style. Get
together with your hairdresser for an in-depth
consultation about your style options. Don't
feel you have to grow your hair and abandon
all visits to the salon, it simply won't work.
Concentrate instead on the looks you can create
with your length of hair.
Tip
Colouring your hair. If you've never tried
this before, use a colour-enhancing wash-in/wash-out
variety to see if it suits you first, as any
drastic changes of colour should be approached
with caution.
Six Weeks
Have a practice session with your hairdresser
so you can see if you like his or her wedding
hairstyle suggestions and whether they suit
you and your dress neckline. Make sure you
take your headdress with you and don't forget
to say if you're wearing a veil and, if so,
whether you plan to take it off at the reception
as this will affect the way your style is
constructed and how it looks from behind.
Two to Three Weeks
Have any colour treatments done now and if
you are having a perm, give it time to drop
before the big day. Whatever your style, have
a trim to sharpen up the shape.
One Day
Wash your hair the night before your wedding
- freshly washed hair is hard to work with
especially if you intend to put it up.
On the Day
Don't be afraid to use styling products -
if you're having a very structured or complicated
hairstyle, its a good idea to get someone
to carry a small can of hairspray so you can
keep your hair under control at the merest
hint of wind.
Beautiful Body
Not many Brides are one hundred percent happy
with the shape of their body, so now's the
time to throw yourself into doing something
about it - with a goal as important as looking
completely gorgeous in your gown, you're bound
to be successful. Also if you bite your nails
this is the time to stop. The last thing you
want is un-sightly nails on your wedding day.
Six
Months
Whether you want to loose a lot of weight,
just a little or simply tone up, you should
take a look at your diet. Weight loss is only
permanent when its low and, to loose weight
slowly you need to eat healthily. Crash diets
simply don't work when you most need energy.
Exercise is the key to both weight loss and
firming up, so introduce a simple regime that
you will stick to and enjoy.
Tip
Get into good body habits by using a body
brush or scrub at least once a week to slough
away dead skin cells. Start at your feet and
work up the body in small circular motions,
always moving towards your heart. To make
sure your skin stay extra smooth, after every
bath or shower, smooth yourself with a good
body moisturiser.
