Even if you have long hair it can be tempting to hide it away in a bun on the top of your head for your wedding day – don’t!
Here is a selection of hairstyles for blushing brides with long flowing locks.
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If you, like me, were born with natural curls – think ringlets à la Marie Antoinette – that have since been coloured and/or straightened so much that they now can’t look like Kate Catherine Middleton’s wondrous waves even on a good day, it’s a blessing to get expert help once in a while – especially if you’ve got a wedding to attend.
London based salon Inanch recently launched a revolutionary new 2-in-1 blow dry treatment that in their words “would make simply drying your hair enough to make it beautiful.” I looked at my frail tresses as I read this and decided I had to try this for myself!
The lovely people at Inanch were more than happy to prove that even my dehydrated locks could once more look healthy and shiny. Before getting started they washed my hair using Phytojoba shampoo and conditioner – the scent was absolutely divine. The hair was then quickly trimmed to get rid of split ends before the Collexia Professional hairdryer was brought out (Tip: if you’re having your mane professionally straightened using current ‘must-have’ treatment, the Brazilian Blowdry, make sure you trim the ends first to get the best result).
The Collexia hairdryer is an exclusive system that gives your hair a beauty treatment as you style it; the innovative system combines both cosmetics and state-of-the-art technology that reduces drying times as well as activates the conditioning formulas inside a treatment stick as it styles the hair.
I was given the Beauty Stick Everyday treatment which contains silk proteins and multivitacomplex to help your hair remain healthy and beautiful. I walked out feeling like a princess; my hair was straight like Gwyneth’s and soft as silk.
Inanch, which was voted ‘Salon of the Year 2010’, also offers the Repair Stick Everyday which provides instant bounce and body and is ideal for all types of hair.
Both treatments are easy to comb through – there is no feeling of product residue! – and I was told they highly protect against the damage caused by normal hairdryers and straightening irons.
For just an extra £5 on top of the standard blow dry price (from £30) I would say this is definitely a treat we should all give our hair once in a while. Even when you don’t have a wedding to go to!
For more information or to book call Inanch London on 020 7383 7607 or visit www.inanch.com.
Kate Moss will look “fresh and modern” on her wedding day.
The supermodel is set to marry Jamie Hince later this year and celebrity hairdresser James Brown is set to style her tresses and while they have not yet discussed her look, James is certain she won’t have a dated up-do.
James – who hosts his new TV show ‘Great British Hairdresser’, which searches for the UK’s next greatest hair stylist – exclusively told BANG Showbiz: “I might well be doing her wedding hair! I don’t know what it will be though because Kate’s not like that, she doesn’t plan her looks ahead. She looks in her wardrobe and what’s in there she wears. She just chucks it on and goes, which is why I think she always looks so cool.
“Why do brides wear have up dos on their big day? They have this lovely long gorgeous hair and then they put it up and turn into Irish dancers. It’s fresh and modern to have it down so I can see Kate with something like that.”
James has worked with Kate for over 20 years says he’s proud of every look he’s given her.
Talking about the best cut he’s given, James – who has also worked with Lily Allen, Sienna Miller and Liv Tyler – said: “I suppose when I cut all Kate’s hair off into that little crop in 2000 and everyone kind of went mad, but then every time I do something to her hair it makes the front page!”
James hosts ‘Great British Hairdresser’ alongside model Abbey Clancy and magazine editor Jo Elvin, which airs on Mondays on E4 at 10pm.
This article was first published on ShinyStyle.tv
As the 83rd Oscar’s are just around the corner – Sunday 27th February – and it being awards season, I thought we could look to the leading ladies of celebsville for some hair inspiration for brides-to-be or anyone attending a wedding.
A classic chignon is a safe choice, but with high buns also making a red carpet entrance lately, here is a selection of hair updos that would look perfect at any wedding this season.
We’re on a bit of a SATC2 roll over here at Bridalwave today. Now we know we’ve already given you a list of hints and tips on how to have that ultimate Sex and the City wedding, but brides that want to give a nod to this theme throughout and before the wedding will love this little beauty discount guide (thanks to Wahanda) on how to get the SATC beauty looks at half the price. Get your credit cards at the ready lady as beauty bargains like this won’t be coming around too often.
Carrie
Known for her big hair and love of shoes, we salute Carrie’s style through and through. Get her look with a celebrity haircut and finish with Michael Barnes Hairdressing – artistic director to the stars, including Keira Knightley and Lily Cole. Prices start from £19.80 – 40% saving.
With an infamous passion for shoes, Carrie’s feet won’t know the meaning of ‘day off’. Make sure your feet look as gorgeous with Pacifica Day Spa’s 25% exclusive offer on all treatments including pedicures through Wahanda.com. Prices start from £11.25 – 25% off.
Charlotte
Ever the pristine princess, Charlotte always manages to look gorgeous without making us hate her. Well, perhaps a little bit…now you too can get her immaculate complexion with a free Skin Assessment and Mini Facial at Ark Skincare centres in London – a saving of £25 thanks to Wahanda!
It is clear Charlotte loves to run, but keeping fit alone can be hard. Why not treat yourself to your own personal trainer with The Bankside Health Club’s free 3 day trial for you and a friend, which includes over 50 fitness classes, gym and personal training.
Samantha
She may be the oldest member of the gang but Ms Jones is never one to shy away from her body. Dance your way to a more confident you with the sexiest of dances – Salsa. Through Wahanda book a beginner’s class at one of London’s City Academies, with a 50% discount – just £5!
Keep your figure in tip top condition like Samantha’s with three luxurious body treatments rolled into one, including a full body exfoliation, a relaxing massage with essential oils, plus a specific mask/wrap, all for £68 – a saving of 20%, available at the Chelsea Day Spa.
Miranda
Even cynical mother of one Miranda manages to look stylish and stunning…most of the time. Remember that bikini incident in SATC 1? Ensure ‘that’ holiday blip doesn’t happen to you with 20% off all waxing on your first visit to Hydrohealing in Notting Hill, courtesy of Wahanda. Prices start from £10.
Even though Miranda holds down a full time job and baby Brady, she shows it’s possible to do it all and still find time to unwind with her girls. Treat yourself and a friend to a proper two for one pamper day at any one of Bannatyne Spas nationwide, which includes a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a scalp massage, for just £59 – 50% saving!
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Last year I underwent a detox and cleansing diet for our fashion site ShinyStyle, to see if it would work for those post Christmas weight shifts, and I thought I’d tell you brides about my experiences, to help you decide if doing a detox before the big day to lose weight is the way to go.
Purifyne is said to improve the physical state of your body and helps to clarify your mind and prices range from £79.00 for a one day programme to £475 for a 14-day programme.
It’s not cheap and at first glance the package, which consists of various juices delivered straight to your door, vitamins and an enema kit (I won’t put you off your breakfast/lunch, so click here to find out more) looks a little bit like one which, would be more suited in the fridge of a wag or popstar, but then again so does the service.
I met up with the owner, who asked me a range of medical and lifestyle questions to determine what package would suit me. On the first delivery of juices she will also come to you a make you feel comfortable as well as call and text you throughout the programme to make sure you’re ok.
It was decided I would have 4 bottles of juice a day alongside a range of supplements.
So instead of gorging on my usual fry ups for the week I was drinking juice and herbal teas, topped up with various vitamins.
In my week long trial I experienced everything from starvation, to mood swings and even sweaty armpits (these are all symptoms of the detox as your body begins to cleanse itself.) However, with the bad came the good and by day three I was alot more alert, the spots, which had come as part of the programme had disappeared, and my stomach was surprisingly flatter. I was also alot calmer.
However the best bit about this programme was how my attitude to food had changed.
I was worried that once I started eating again my weight would go back up and the lethargy would return, but Purifyne claims this is not the case as your mind and attitude changes meaning you’ll eat healthier. This is because you have done so much good for your body that you hardly want to return to your old habits and instead want to improve your diet and lifestyle to maintain that feeling of being much healthier than before. It’s also because your liver has broken down the fact from all the old foods meaning it’ll now be able to process your food more efficiently.
So would I recommend this detox to brides? If you want bright eyes, a clear complexion and to look slightly slimmer for your big day then yes. It may also help with pre wedding stress. However, if you’re a bride constantly on the go, then juices may just not be enough to keep all that energy up, especially for the first four days.
Yesterday we gave you some hints and tips on how to plan a 1920s themed wedding and gave you a gallery with accessory and bridesmaid ideas. So what better way to continue the theme with a list of hints and tips on how to create that 1920s flapper style make-up for your big day.
Flapper look tip one.
The 1920s make-up look for this era was pale skin complimented by bold lips and eyes.
To begin find a foundation, which gives you creamy complexion with good coverage. You may not find this in normal retailers so we suggest you visit a theatre supply or fancy dress store to get the right look. If you are using a make-up artist for the big day she may be able to source it for you too. As this make-up is thicker than normal foundations apply it thinly so your skin can breathe.
Flapper look tip 2
The flapper look is all about bold eyes and brows so highlight these by using an eyebrow pencil, which is darker than your actual colour. You may also want to visit a beauticians to get your brows shaped into the very thin style the flappers traditionally had.
Flapper look tip 3
You’ll need to go back to black on your eyes but before you start with the shadow and eyeliner, you’ll need to smooth some primer onto your eyelids to make sure the shadow stays. Take a dark grey eyeshadow and smudge across the eyelid, making sure to blend it in over the brow bone. Once this is done grab your eye pencil and apply on both the top and bottom of the lashes. Add a thick dose of mascara for the ultimate lash look.
Flapper look tip 4
Dark eyes and pale skin were complimented with red lips and cheeks in the 1920s. For the rosy look opt for a cream blush or cheek stain (Body Shop does a good one here). And spread across the apple of your cheek. Add a bright pink lipstick or gloss to finish.
Picture the scene; you’ve had your make up professionally done, but the tears at the ceremony coupled with the numerous kisses you’ve received from relatives and a little bit of bridal nervous sweating has caused it to come off. You’ve still got the wedding photos to go, and your make up artist has gone for the day.
We know you’re not going to want to carry around huge amounts of make-up on your big day so we spoke to Barry M Cosmetics Celebrity Make-up Artist Amy Sachon to bring you a list of wedding make-up bag must haves to carry in your bag or to give to your maid of honour to look after.
Make-up must have one: Lip gloss.
Lip gloss is a much subtler look and topping it up throughout the day won’t leave you with that lip stain some lipsticks can give if they are over applied. “I always keep a handy Barry M Cosmetics Coconut Clear Lip Gloss (RRP £4.25) in my handbag to leave lips looking healthy and hydrated.” says Amy.
Make-up must have two: Face Powder
If you’ve got oily skin or worried about your foundation becoming shiny on a night or day out then face powder is the perfect remedy. “Throughout the day your face goes through various temperature changes so I always dab on some face powder to keep skin looking flawless at all times,” says Amy.
Make-up must have three: Mascara
For us, this is the ultimate weapon in make-up but it’s even more important on your wedding day when tears of happiness beat even the strongest of waterproof mascaras. Amy says it’s also a perfect way to brighten the eyes and leave lashes looking longer and fuller.
Make-up must have four: Cover up
Cover up is definitely a miracle product and we’re not sure what we’d do without it, especially on those days where the spots decide to come out and play. Amy says it’s also “good for disguising bags under the eyes and general puffiness.”
After giving you advice on how to pick your perfect wedding day hairstyle we thought it only right to give you some ideas.
We’ve therefore put together a gallery of wedding day hairstyles ranging from romantic, tradional updos and even funky.
Click on the picture below to begin the gallery.
Wedding hair is something many brides have a problem with. Some think they have to go down the traditional route of having their hair up, while others struggle to find a style to suit their dress and tiara. We’ve therefore put together some simple tips to help you find that bridal hairstyle.
Tip One- Look at your dress
If you don’t know what hairstyle you want then maybe you should let your wedding dress and venue decide. If you’re going for a backless or halterneck style dress then an updo is perfect for showing off that detail. However if you’ve chosen something more traditional such as a ball gown frock or princess dress and are getting married in a stately home then consider ringlets to tie in with the theme. Long, flowing waves are also perfect for a beach wedding.
Tip Two- Know your hairdresser.
There are many stylists that specialise in wedding hair but you have to feel comfortable with them. This is because communication and not being afraid to say what you like and dislike is very important. If your unsure about who to go for speak to your wedding photographer, who will have his own contacts to suit each venue or get recommendations from friends and family.
Tip Three – Let your hair grow
You should ideally decide what hairstyle you want at least 6 months before your wedding. Scour magazines and websites to find styles you like. This should give you enough time to grow your hair (it grows about half an inch a month) if you want an updo but have a short style.
Tip Four- Be greedy
If you still can’t decide what style you want then consider having two. Show off one style during your ceremony (perhaps a formal updo), then another, more relaxed look (think loose, cascading curls) for your reception.
Tip Five – Be comfortable
Many people will give you the same advice as we have but at the end of the day its down to you. Don’t go for a hairstyle just because you feel you have to and if you wear your hair loose everyday because you hate it up, then don’t feel pressured to have an updo at your wedding. After all, that hairstyle will remain in the wedding pictures for the rest of your life.
Many brides to be will want to lose weight for their wedding day, and many will hit the gym or embark on diets to ensure they fit perfectly into their wedding dress.
However, there are some myths going around for losing weight and toning up so we spoke to Jenny Evans, Stress/Exercise Physiologist & Founder of PowerHouse Performance Coaching to find out how brides can go about toning up and loosing weight the proper way.
Myth 1: Longer workouts at a lower intensity burn more fat.
Jenny says short and intense interval training sessions can improve whole body fat oxidation by 36% and may offer greater benefits than lengthy bouts of steady-state exercise. Interval training allows you to get more work done in the same amount of time because you can work at greater intensity levels than if you were doing steady state training. Your overall production (calories burned) will be greater despite the frequent breaks because you are able to work at a higher intensity.
Interval training also improves your level of fitness very quickly, typically in a matter of just a few weeks, and this improvement in fitness allows you to perform more work and burn more calories during an exercise session.
Myth 2: I should work out on an empty stomach do my body will burn fat
Jenny says: You must put glucose (food) in the system before you exercise. If you are exercising with no glucose in the system, it sends your body into Emergency Mode. Emergency Mode = hold on to body fat for as long as possible because it is valuable energy and will be necessary to survive. Instead of fat, your body will break down muscle tissue and use that as energy. It does this for two major reasons:
1) Muscle is metabolically active tissue. For this reason it’s viewed as costly when there is not enough energy coming in. Your body is “doing you a favor” by getting rid of really needy, high maintenance cells. Emergency Mode is all about energy conservation: Get rid of muscle, hold on to fat.
2) Losing muscle mass slows down your metabolism, which conserves energy. This is your body’s goal when you are in Emergency Mode.
If you are working out – or even physically active – and there is no glucose in the system, your primary fuel source is muscle, not fat. Get your body out of Emergency Mode by making sure to keep adequate glucose in the system by eating several small meals and snacks throughout the day.
Myth 3: If I don’t have at least 30 minutes to exercise I should just skip it because I won’t get any benefit.
Science has shown that you do not have to do long, continuous workouts to get benefit. Studies have taken two groups of exercisers and divided them in to ’30 minutes of continuous exercise done in one session’ and ’30 minutes done in 3 bouts of 10 minutes each, spread throughout the day’. Guess which group got more benefit? The second group that spread out their three 10 minutes sessions reaped more benefit, and here’s why: Every time you exercise, your metabolism increases. When you finish exercising, it takes a while for your metabolism to slow back down. This means free extra calories being burned! I like to think of this as the “Afterburner Effect”. The group that did 30 consecutive minutes got only one “afterburner effect”, whereas the second group got three!
Another benefit to splitting up your workouts is that it may be more do-able from a time management perspective. Finding a big block of time can be very challenging, but finding 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes mid-day and 10 minutes in the evening definitely has possibilities. Instead of bagging a workout because you don’t have 45 minutes or an hour, see how much you can accumulate throughout the day or week.
Myth 4: Working my abs all the time will get me a six-pack stomach
Physical activity – including resistance training – will help reduce body fat, but not specifically or exclusively in the isolated muscle group being worked. Current theory shows that a reduction in calorie intake coupled with exercise results in fat reduction throughout the entire body, not in localized spots. You cannot “spot reduce” fat on specific areas of the body. Body fat decreases in an all over body sense – your body genetically decides where the fat goes to or comes from first and unfortunately you can’t control it. Reducing body fat is best accomplished through a combination of cardiovascular activity, resistance training, and a healthy diet.
We’ve said before that wedding day make-up can make or break an outfit, leading to photos you would sooner destroy than frame for your mantle.
And don’t just take our word for it, after all how many episodes of Don’t Tell the Bride have shown the bride panicking over her make over?
While some of you may opt to visit a professional make-up artist, others will prefer to stick to their original looks. For the latter we’ve got some top tips for you from Jemma Kidd, world famous makeup artist and recent bride, who has provided some simple solutions to ensure obtaining the perfect look is a piece of cake.
Jemma’s tip one. Key Considerations
Every woman wants to be beautiful on her wedding day, both in person and in the photos. As result, it is critical to look stunning but still natural and like yourself – you don’t want to look dated in a few years.
Jemma’s tip two. Flawless Foundation
The key to successful long-lasting makeup is to spend time preparing the skin in advance and creating a flawless base. Beware of powder (it can age you) or foundation in the wrong shade (it will look flat and grey in photos). Stick to mineral foundations that give a soft natural finish and will last through the ceremony and reception. Alternatively, use a liquid or cream foundation and set with a fine dusting of light-reflecting translucent powder.
Jemma’s tip three: Blushing Bride
To obtain a dewy finish, be sure to moisturize thoroughly and let the moisturizer sink in completely before putting on any makeup. Use a touch of pinky-cream illuminating cream to highlight the top of the cheekbones. Then, dust the central cross of the face with translucent powder. Finally, for a natural flush, apply a blend of soft peach and sandy beige powder blush to the apples of the cheeks and blend along the cheekbones.
Jemma’s tip four: Enchanting Eyes
A neutral palette works well with any skin tone and is the most straightforward option for beautiful and foolproof wedding make up – now is not the time to be experimenting with glitter and bold colored liners! First pat a little concealer over the eyelids to neutralize any redness. Draw a fine line of dark brown eye pencil around the eyes, keeping to the roots of the lashes. Draw along the inner rim of the eyes with a flesh-toned eye pencil for a brightening effect. Apply a wash of cream shadow over the entire lid up to the browbone. Add a touch of darker mocha eyeshadow at the outer corner of the eye, blending it well into the socket crease. Blend a little shimmering beige eyeshadow over the lower part of the lid. Curl the lashes and apply water resistant lengthening dark brown mascara that will stay put through any tears shed during the ceremony.
Jemma’s tip five: Loveable Lips
Outline the lips with a neutral pinky-beige pencil and fill in the whole lip area. Then use a sheer lipstick or non-sticky soft rose lipgloss. Be sure to give an extra lipstick or gloss to your maid of honor as all of the kissing wears the color quickly off. Finish with a smile as you head down the aisle.
We know our next winter product won’t just appeal to brides, but we think it’s definitely a bridal must have, after all noone wants to kiss their groom with dry chapped lips.
Wedding stress plus the effects of the winter weather and central heating can play havoc with your lips making them dry and chapped.
We know our next winter product won’t just appeal to brides, but we think it’s definitely a bridal must have, after all luscious soft lips when that all important “you may kiss the bride” phrase comes, are definitely needed.
Softlips has launched a luxury lip balm, which it claims will ensure your lips are soft, smooth and kissable on your big day. It’s non-greasy and it can be worn on its own or under your favourite lipstick or gloss. And the £1.79 price tag won’t break the bridal budget either.
Softlips is available from Boots and Superdrug stores now.
So you’ve got the dress, the flowers and the groom (we hope he was first on your list) but there’s still the niggling worry about the make-up.
We know that every bride wants to look nothing short of fabulous on her big day, and finding the right make-up artist can be hard. But fear not as we think we may have found someone who can help
International make-up artist Kate Hughes, who has worked with Kate Winslet and Heidi Klum has launched It’s All About You, a bespoke make-up service for brides.
The company provide professional make-up artists, who can travel to any location across the UK, and create gorgeous wedding looks and hairstyles. Prices start from £100.
Brides that don’t have a sweet tooth and want to give chocolate a skip will love these new packages from Malvern Spa.
The venue, located at the foot of the picturesque Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, is offering a Sparkle Day package.
Throughout November and December, brides and their friends can use all the spa’s facilities and have lunch in the bistro before being pampered with a ESPA Skin hydrator facial, a colour change manicure and a mini pedicure.
Each guest will also get a £5 voucher redeemable against Jessica retail products so you can take that gorgeous new polish home with you (or pass it on to us).
Prices start at £110.00 per person. Call the spa on 01684 898290, or visit the website for more details and to book.
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