If you’re counting down to your wedding day, worrying about how you’ll look in your dress is probably one of many significant considerations. But in the midst of worrying about what you’re going to wear, it’s also important to consider your beauty regime leading up to the big day too.
From looking at what foods you should be eating to the beauty treatments worth doing, we’ve enlisted industry insiders to share their top tips — and the products worth investing in to help ensure you look your very best on your special day.
START LOOKING AT YOUR DIET
Changing your diet two or more months before getting married can be an effective (and straightforward) way to give your skin and body a reset and refresh. Nutritionist Christine Bailey, shares what you should be incorporating in the run-up to the big day: “One of the easiest and cheapest ways to make improvements to your skin and general well-being is to look at what you pile on your plate. Remove the refined sugary foods, skip the dairy and add in plenty of colourful antioxidant rich vegetables and fruits to protect the skin, support healing and lower inflammation,” she says.
DON’T GET A FACIAL TOO CLOSE TO THE BIG DAY
It’s probably not a smart move to get an aggressive facial peel just before the wedding. Depending on the facial, it could take days (or even weeks) for redness to fully subside. And you also won’t see the full effect of a facial after just one. Dr. Justine Hextall, consultant dermatologist, explains why. “One often needs a series of facial treatments for maximum effect and there is often at least a two-week break between each treatment. I always advise fastidious sun avoidance before, during and after such treatments to prevent unwanted skin hyperpigmentation.”
DO REGULAR DEEP CONDITIONING TREATMENTS ON YOUR HAIR
Want shiny, luscious locks for your big day? Then finding a good conditioner to use regularly is a must. Neil Moodie, session stylist, says leaving conditioner on long enough to penetrate and a once-a-week treatment
is essential — especially on dry damaged hair. He advises to “leave on for at 20-mins, a g ain allowing the ingredients to penetrate into the hair shaft properly.”
AVOID DRINKING THE NIGHT BEFORE
Hydration is keyto photograph-ready skin. Dr. Justine Hextall recommends “healthy juices and a good night’s sleep” to see you through the next day. She adds: “Try to avoid the temptation of too many celebratory cocktails, stick to water and juice if you can. Before sleeping gently cleanse the skin, and apply a good layer or your favourite moisturiser. Most importantly relax.”
AVOID APPLYING HIGHLIGHTER
If you haven’t enlisted a professional make-up artist, then devising the perfect bridal look can be tricky. Beauty expert Bryony Blake suggests avoiding the temptation to load on product. “It’s a case of enhancing your features without being too heavy handed.” She is also against using tons of highlighter. “Go easy on the shimmer and instead opt for something that can create a dewy, natural look, that looks like your skin glows from within,” she suggests.
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