Your London Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 87)

FLAWLESS FINISH Q – My skin’s not in the best condition right now and I have quite a lot of fine facial hair. How can I prep my skin to give me the best base for my make-up and the perfect bridal glow? Dermaplaning is a popular treatment among brides who want to achieve a radiant, glowing complexion. This involves gently removing dead skin cells and fine facial hair from the surface of the skin; improving the texture and appearance of the skin, making it smoother, brighter, and more radiant. Many of my clients come to me after being recommended dermaplaning by their make-up artists. This is because the treatment can help accentuate facial features and allow make-up to glide on effortlessly for a flawless finish that lasts all night. In addition to providing immediate results, dermaplaning can also improve the effectiveness of skincare products by removing the barrier of dead skin cells. This allows the products to better penetrate the skin and improve its overall health and appearance. I always recommend trying the treatment a few months before the wedding to ensure that you and your skin love it. Dermaplaning is a gentle and non-invasive treatment that’s suitable for all skin types. It doesn’t involve the use of harsh products, and there’s no downtime or recovery period. The final treatment before the big day should ideally be performed three to seven days beforehand to ensure that your skin’s at its best on the day itself. Henrietta Chaplin | Fierce Face Aesthetics | www.fierce-face.com DANCING QUEEN Q – I’ve decided on a second dress for the evening so I can dance the night away. How can I transform my hair and make-up into a party look? I offer an all-day and evening bridal service for this very thing! Following your initial bridal hair and make-up session on the wedding morning, I’ll be on hand for the rest of the day, discreetly wiping your tears, fixing your veil, and topping up your lipstick. If you’ve got a second outfit for the evening, I’ll then transform you into a brand-new look, restyling your hair and make-up to really wow your guests. With this service, you’ll look immaculate walking down the aisle, through the emotional speeches and all the way through to dancing the night away. This service suits brides who want to be fully immersed in their day, safe in the knowledge that their make-up expert is waiting in the wings, on hand to help. Even if your hair and make-up artist doesn’t offer this service, be sure to talk to them about your daytime and evening outfits. They’ll be able to advise on the best look to suit your ceremony and reception, that’s easy enough for you (or your bridal party!) to re-style for your evening party. Gabi Staniszewska | Hair and Make-up by Gabrielle | www.hairbygabrielle.co.uk Q&A Beauty Look the best version of you with our expert advice SUBTLE BEAUTY Q – I don’t usually wear much make-up so don’t know where to start for my big day. I’d love to have it done by a pro but don’t want to look over the top – help! Lots of brides have these feelings, so you’re not alone. Let’s face it, we don’t hire make-up artists every day, so naturally people worry it’s going to be overly done. Make-up can be overwhelming. There are so many products and brands it’s difficult to know where to start, which is where I can help. For 18 years I’ve tested and used the best products in the profession and have them all in my kit, ready to go. I specialise in natural, blended make-up that’s tailored to your comfort level, subtly bringing out your features to flatter your bone structure, age and skin – while still looking like you. I’d always advise to have a trial session with your make-up artist to test out various looks and products based on the information you give. It also builds your confidence and trust, so you’ll feel more relaxed on the day, knowing you’re in safe professional hands. When booking with me, I have a short questionnaire on my website that I ask brides-to-be to complete giving as much information as they can. I then call to get to know you a bit better, answer any questions you might have, and we take it from there. Terri Pace | Terri Pace Make-up Artist | www.terripace.com www.cdouglasphoto.com https://michaelwharley.com 80

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