Tons of fancy hair and makeup pros have shared wedding beauty tips with us here on Save the Date. In case you've missed a few--or are new to the blog--here are some of the very best ones for you to have and to hold
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1. Consider how your hair color will look in photos.
Adding some face-framing highlights is a great way to prevent brown hair from looking like one solid, dark mass in photos. Brides should avoid anything too auburn, which tends to look "cartoonish" in pics.
2. Make sure your makeup is going to stay looking great.
Don't curl your lashes right after washing your face (the curl holds much better when lashes are dry); and skip cream blushes, eyeliners and eyeshadows, which tend to absorb into skin over time (powders last longer).
3. To avoid helmet-head, incorporate a hairspray alternative.
Use a good texturizing cream while your hair is damp to provide staying power for your hairstyle without stiffness or stickiness. You can still finish things off with a misting of hairspray, but you'll be able to use lots less (your new husband will thank you when he touches your hair!).
4. Not sure where to find a great wedding makeup artist? Try the mall.
Many of the makeup artists who work behind the beauty counters at department stores are available for hire for special events like weddings, and you can usually test out their services without the huge "makeup trial" price tag. Plus, you can try out a few in a row if you want to compare (just always be sure to leave a tip and perhaps buy a product to compensate each for her/his time).
5. There's a way to look radiant without looking shiny.
Boehmer also divulged this sneaky makeup-artist trick: If you concentrate translucent powder toward the center of your face (nose, chin, forehead) but avoid using it on your cheeks or eye area, you can get that elusive glowy-but-not-greasy look in photos. Keep blotting papers on hand for quick, mess-free T-zone touchups.
What's the best bridal beauty tip you have ever heard? Share, please!
