Beauty Countdown for your Wedding Day
Want a good timeline for your beauty treatments so you can look your best on your big day
here is a good guideline
The First Thing to Do: Take Stock of Your Skin
If you are breakout-prone or want to address issues
such as dark spots, redness, or fine lines, you might want to consult a
dermatologist ideally nine months before your wedding, but if you have
less than nine months to go, as soon as possible. "Most products require
a few months to take full effect. "If you set that first
appointment for the nine-month mark, you'll have ample time to find what
works best for you."
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Several Months Before: Consider How You Want Your Hair
Sure, you don't have to commit right away. But if you
love a style and need to grow your hair out or get the right cut for it,
it pays to plan ahead. Ideally you should bring pictures of styles you
like from magazines or photos of yourself at formal occasions, as well
as a snapshot of your dress to a stylist six to eight months before your
wedding, but definitely do it sooner rather than later if you have less
time than this. Also, be open to your stylist's suggestions -- he or
she may know how to best flatter your face shape or your dress's
neckline. After testing a range of styles (up, down, and half-up),
settle on two looks. Then discuss your color, cut, and any necessary
conditioning treatments. "Remember, your stylist needs time to perfect
your wedding-day look, from adding highlights to coating strands with a
shine-enhancing gloss." Leave the salon with one goal: to narrow down your
options before your next appointment.
One to Three Months Before: Think About Brightening Your Smile
To reduce darker staining, "visit a dentist for
professional whitening treatments" they
are very effective. If you just want to brighten up a shade or two,
enlist an over-the-counter product. "They work best when applied after a
professional teeth cleaning," ( retrain from food and drink that will stain your teeth also )
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Two to Three Months Before: Get Serious About Finalizing Your Hairstyle
Once you've decided which style you prefer, head back
to the salon for a dress rehearsal. "This time, bring your veil and
jewelry along so you and your stylist can determine exactly what you'll
look like on the big day."
Two Months Before: Go In for a Makeup Trial
Arrive with your makeup on as you would do it for your
wedding. "It will let your makeup artist know your color preferences and
how much product you're comfortable wearing for a special occasion." Also, bring photos
from magazines to show her how you want to look. Everyone's version of a
smoky eye is different, but presenting a picture of exactly what you
want leaves little room for error. And don't forget your brows.
Well-shaped ones can help frame your makeup look, but sometimes you may
need to let hair grow into sparse spots.
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Five Weeks Before: Test-Run a Spray Tan
You may be an old hand at applying self-tanner, but why
risk streaks and missed spots on your big day? Your best bet for a faux
glow is to leave it to the spray-tanning pros. If you plan on getting
bronzed before the big day, a trial application is key. Be specific
about the kind of color you're hoping for (and remember to err on the
side of sunkissed -- it's better to be barely bronzed than overly
orange). If you're unhappy with the results or have second thoughts,
this five-week period will allow your tan time to fade.
Three Days Before: Get Your Glow On
If you decide on a sun-kissed look of a spray tan,
now's the time to go back for round two. On the day of your treatment,
exfoliate skin, and avoid using any perfumes, deodorants, or
moisturizers that can create a barrier on the skin and cause your tan to
look blotchy. "Also be sure to wipe petroleum jelly over your
nail beds, the palms of your hands, soles of your feet, elbows, and in
between your toes and fingers. It will prevent those areas from
overdeveloping and turning orange." After tanning, dust talcum powder
into your knee, elbow, and neck creases to absorb excess oils and
prevent the tint from rubbing away. On the big day, repeat this step
before slipping into your wedding gown.
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Two to Five Days Before: Have Your Brows Done
Most pros recommend plucking over waxing because it's
gentler on the skin and lets the groomer precisely target individual
hairs for a better shape overall. "If you've tweezed before, having them
shaped two days prior to the wedding is enough time for redness to go
away."
First time? Book at least three days in advance. Swipe just-tweezed
areas with rubbing alcohol to prevent breakouts, and apply moisturizer
to help soothe redness and swelling.
One Day Before: Get a Manicure and Pedicure
By giving yourself a 24-hour grace period, you won't be
rushed and your nails will have adequate time to dry and harden, and
they'll look great for the rehearsal dinner, too. "To ensure polish
perfection on the big day, keep an extra bottle of polish and a file on
hand for last-minute chip repairs."
