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Natural Makeup for Asian Brides

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Natural Bridal Make-up for South Asian Brides.

One of my areas of expertise is creating natural makeup for Asian brides. As a wedding makeup artist and bridal hair stylist, I work with brides of all different nationalities and all different ages.

However, one of my most requested looks from many of my South Asian Brides is a natural makeup look.

Asian/Indian brides traditionally wear quite heavy makeup. So it can be difficult to find a makeup artist who can achieve that natural glowing look for Asian brides. So you look like ‘you’ but totally gorgeous.

Heavy makeup can look beautiful. However, if like many of my Indian and South Asian brides, you are looking for a more natural makeup look on your wedding day, you’ve come to the right place.

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So, whether you are a Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Indian bride, I’m here to help.

Some of my brides of South Asian origin get in touch with me after already having had a trial run with another makeup artist.

Having asked for natural makeup they may come away from their trial feeling disappointed, after being told that they have to have heavy makeup.

I can 100% re-assure you that you can definitely HAVE NATURAL MAKEUP as a South Indian bride. Whatever your choice or dress – or dresses – on your wedding day.

And what’s more, you’ll look and feel totally gorgeous on your wedding day.

Plus you’ll look amazing in your wedding photos.

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Where ever you’re from in the world, if you’d like a more natural makeup look on your wedding day – you can have it!

Everyone has their own idea of what natural makeup is.

For some brides, a natural makeup look means wearing very little makeup. Whilst for others, it means wearing quite a bit of makeup – but in neutral tones.

Natural wedding makeup could even encompass a slightly smokey eye but a natural base.

That’s where the trial run comes in.

If you’re not sure about how to have your makeup,

and you’d like to find out which makeup would suit you. . .

Just drop me a line – and book your trial run.

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Asian Brides Can Have Natural Makeup too!

Bridal Makeup Trial Run

The wedding makeup trial is a very important part of the service.

It’s a chance for me to listen to your ideas for wedding makeup. Try different looks and find out how what makeup looks you feel confortable with.

Hair & makeup help & advice

This way, I’ll be able to find out how you would like to look on your wedding day. Whilst I’ll be able to offer advice and ideas of my own.

You might even be surprised how quickly time flies. I recommend allowing 3-4 hours for the bridal makeup and wedding hair trial.

This will give us plenty of time to try different ideas.

South Asian Bridal makeup trial run

During the makeup and hair trial, I’ll try different looks for both hair and makeup. And in this way together we’ll discover a wedding makeup look and hairstyle tailor-made for you.

Wedding Makeup and Hair by Pam Wrigley, Award Winning Makeup Artist, Hair stylist and trainer at Create Beautiful Hair.

“The makeup felt light and naturaL”

South Asian and Indian natural Bridal makeup on the wedding day

This thank you message from Dhara, one of my beautiful Indian brides, says it all. . .

A massive thank you

Hi Pam,

I just wanted to drop you a quick message to say a massive thank you for Saturday.

You did such an amazing job. The makeup you did felt light and natural, and despite wearing no make up at all on a daily basis I felt really comfortable with it because I still looked like myself.  I did not think that would be even possible! 

You properly listened and understood what I wanted and the end result was better than I could even have imagined! 

Looking at some photos that friends and family took I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. 

I want to massively thank you for helping me to use my curly hair as it is, and for the glowing, subtle makeup that was just enough to make me feel like a bride! 

Thank you for all your advice throughout the day. You are the expert on all things beauty and I felt like I was in safe hands with you throughout – it allowed me to relax and enjoy the day much more than I would have been able to otherwise. The time we had to change between outfits was short but you were so efficient and it never appeared rushed. I am so thankful I came across your name! 

Please also thank Akua for me, as she did an amazing job on my mum and sister as well! 

Best wishes,

Dhara 

Smooth Sleek Bridal Hairstyles

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Smooth Sleek Bridal Hairstyles

Smooth Sleek Bridal Hairstyles always look gorgeous.

It’s a fact, you can be guaranteed to wow when you opt for one of these classic bridal hairstyles.

Smooth sleek styles hairstyles are more often than not up-do’s.

However, if you are lucky enough to have beautiful straight thick hair, your hair will naturally lend its self to one of these smooth styles. Which means your hair will stay looking smooth and sleek whether it is up or down.

If you have fine, wispy hair, a smooth sleek up-do will work beautifully.

However, just be aware if you opt for a hair down style your hair may start to look straggly after a couple of hours. And the lovely smooth sleek style you started off with may disappear.

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Bridal hairstyles

Smooth and sleek styles encompass a wide variety of different options.

I always suggest brides book their venue and pick their wedding dress, before choosing their wedding hairstyle.

On the wedding day, everything will need to work together seamlessly. And your bridal hairstylist will be able to advise you on which style will work best with your hair type and face shape.

Bearing in mind your overall wedding theme, including the venue, dress and hair accessories.

The trial run is an invaluable part of the bridal hair service, so make sure you book one in advance.

Wedding vintage makeup and bridal hair in a low bun hairstyle for bride. By Pam Wrigley wedding makeup artist and bridal hair stylist, London.

Secure wedding day hairstyles

One thing is for sure, if you opt for a smooth, sleek wedding day hairstyle it will need to be secure.

So your bridal hairstylist will need to be particularly good at their job.

Actually, they need to be good at hair prep – to make sure the hair is glossy and gorgeous. They will have to create the right foundations so the hairstyle stays up! And they will have to adapt the style to suit your face shape.

Having a smooth sleek style doesn’t mean your hair has to be pulled back tight!

If you’re not sure about how to have your makeup,

and you’d like to find out which makeup would suit you. . .

Just drop me a line – and book your trial run.

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Wedding Hairstyles

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On trend Wedding Hairstyles in 2021 will continue in the beautiful relaxed vibe of 2020.

Soft relaxed half up styles are going to be as popular as ever this year.

Partly because they exude the perfect combination of ‘I haven’t tried too hard’ and ‘I’m naturally this beautiful’.

As wedding hairstyles go, the half up style is definitely a classic.

In the 25+ years I’ve been working as a bridal hairstylist I’ve created hundreds of half up bridal hairstyles.

Over the years they have changed, from being smooth and sleek with barely a hair out of place to the soft relaxed tousled hairstyles we see on Instagram today.

Having said that, soft relaxed curls seem to have been in fashion forever. And they continue to be so today.

Wedding natural makeup and bridal hair in a half up hairstyle for a bride. By Pam Wrigley wedding makeup artist and bridal hair stylist, in Richmond London.

timeless wedding hair styles

I created this gorgeous half up bridal hairstyle over 10 years ago, and as you can see it looks just as beautiful today as it did on Sarah’s wedding day.

So, if you’re looking for a timeless hair style, the half-up style definitely fits the bill.

Of course, styles have changed, we might now incorporate braids or beachy waves to give the style a very different feel.

Half up Wedding hairstyles

The half up style is super versatile. So, whatever your face shape or hair type you will be able to find a style that suits you.

If you have very fine hair you can always add a couple of clip in hair extensions to give your hair a bit of extra oomph.

Just speak to your bridal hairstylist and they will be able to guide you in the right direction.

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The Bridal Hair trial

A trial run is key. Even if you have your heart set on a relaxed half up/half down style, you will still need to try out a few ideas.

However, whichever version of the classic half-up style you opt for, you can be sure that you will look gorgeous on your big day.

Have a look through the half up half down bridal hairstyle gallery. And see if you can see a hairstyle you love!

If you’re not sure about how to have your makeup,

and you’d like to find out which makeup would suit you. . .

Just drop me a line – and book your trial run.

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soft relaxed wedding hairstyles

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Soft, relaxed & Secure wedding hairstyles

Soft, relaxed wedding hairstyles are gorgeous it’s a fact.

What’s more they have the added bonus of looking effortless and gorgeous at the same time.

However, the thing about soft, relaxed wedding hairstyles is that they absolutely have to be secure.

You’ll have enough to think about on the wedding day, without having to worry about your hair falling down.

So, my job as your bridal hairstylist and wedding makeup artist key to how you’ll feel about yourself on the wedding day.

With lots of experience under my belt, I’ll be able to make you feel confident about both your bridal hair and your wedding makeup.

As a result, with me by your side, the last thing you will need to worry about will be your hair and makeup, Instead, you’ll be able to get on with enjoying the day.

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Textured & secure hairstyles

A lot of the styles on Instagram look like they almost defy gravity :)

However, there is a big difference between being able to create Instagram worthy hairstyles for a photoshoot and for someone’s wedding day.

When I’m creating these styles for a photo shoot, the model just needs to walk from the styling area to the set, and that’s it.

And, the hairstyle only has to stay in no longer than an hour or so.

However, on the wedding day it’s a completely different story.

I will make sure your bridal hairstyle will withstand the rigours of the day, what ever they may be.

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Windproof wedding day hairstyles

On the wedding day the one thing you can’t plan for is the weather.

However, I’ll be able to do my utmost to wind proof your wedding hairstyle.

It’s all about doing the right hair prep and creating the right foundations.

So, once everything I’ve got everything in place, you’ll feel confident that your soft, relaxed hairstyle will stay looking gorgeous all day long.

WEDDING HAIRSTYLEs that stay put

Bridal hairstylists can learn how to create soft relaxed hairstyles for all hair types online with Pam Wrigley and Create Beautiful Hair.

If you’re not sure about how to have your makeup,

and you’d like to find out which makeup would suit you. . .

Just drop me a line – and book your trial run.

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Natural Bridal Makeup

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Natural Bridal Makeup

Natural bridal makeup on your wedding day will enhance your features and bring out your natural beauty. So, whether you are a young or mature bride, you’ll be able to blow him away when he sees you walk in the room.

With today’s Instagram images fuelling the trend for strong brows and equally strong contouring you might feel a bit intimidated if you’re a ‘no makeup’ kinda girl.

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to makeup, on your wedding day you can have your makeup as strong or as natural as you like.

Your makeup does not have to be heavy for the photographs.

The most important thing is that you feel comfortable, confident and gorgeous on your big day.

Exactly how ‘natural’ you go for your wedding day makeup will depend on a number of different factors, all detailed below.

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Natural makeup on your wedding day

Day time or evening wedding?

You can get away with a bit more makeup for an evening wedding – and you can still look really natural.

Summer or Winter wedding?

The days are so much shorter in the winter, and the light quite cold, even on a sunny winters day, so you’ll need a touch more makeup than you might think – just to look healthy and glowing!

Black tie affair in a Mayfair Hotel or Festval themed wedding in a barn?

You can definitely carry off a natural wedding makeup for either event, but the makeup would need to be tailored to fit you, your dress, the time of day and the lighting in the venue.

There is no need to look or feel like someone else on your big day

Whatever the time of day, type of venue or time of year be the ‘best version of you’ on your wedding day, with a natural, gorgeous makeup.

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Natural Wedding Makeup Fabulous Eyes

Natural makeup depends on the subtle play of colours and tones, applied in just the right balance. The emphasis can be on the lips, but more usually it will be on the eyes.

Wedding makeup isn’t about just looking good on camera.

Your makeup doesn’t have to be heavy to look gorgeous on your wedding day.

On the wedding day the focus will be on you, you’ll be in a lot of photographs on your big day, however, you don’t have to have a heavy makeup to look good in photos.

It’s all about balance, it is important that your makeup looks good when people look at you close up.

Soft browns, neutral greys, even soft greens such as Lichen by cosmetics a la carte can be perfect for contouring and defining the eye.

A touch of shimmer on the eye lid can be pretty, for either a summer or winter wedding.

Lashes can be key when it comes to making a natural eye pop. I love using individual lashes – to give a little bit je ne sais qua.

The impression we want is that your eyes look gorgeous but the onlooker isn’t sure why.

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Bridal makeup: the Base.

Choose your primer to suit your skin type, oily, dry or combination.

Next step is to even out your skin tone, try a lovely light tinted moisturiser e.g. a la carte Radiance Tinted Moisturiser

Cream or powder blush both work equally well, the skill is in the application.

It is important that your natural makeup stays looking good all day, so I would still advise a light dusting of powder such as Mac Prep & Prime.

Brows can be natural, but a touch of definition will help to frame your features. I find brow powders a bit easier to control when applying than brow pencils, best to start off with less definition and build up slowly.

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Natural Bridal makeup, the trial run.

It can take more skill to apply beautiful natural makeup than dark, smokey wedding makeup.

To make sure you are happy with your natural makeup I would recommend organising your trial run during the day rather than in the evening. Artificial light in our homes is usually yellow and combined with the colour of your walls will affect the way your makeup looks. It’s always best to do the trial in natural light, so you can see how your makeup really looks.

The majority of my brides wear white or ivory dresses, not a colour we’re used to wearing every day, so you may need a hint more makeup than you would normally wear, just to make sure that you don’t get lost.

After all, we want the attention to be on you and not just on your dress.

If you’re not sure about what to do

with your hair or you’re worried about

what makeup would look best. . .

Just drop me a line – advice comes free!

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Wedding Makeup for Mature Brides

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Wedding Makeup for Mature Brides

I love creating wedding makeup and bridal hairstyles for my mature brides and older ladies. So whether I’m working with the bride, mother of the bride or mother of the groom, it’s always a pleasure.

It’s undeniable fact that as we get older, our hair and skin changes.

So it is essential that your bridal hairstylist and wedding makeup artist is used to working with mature skin.

They will have to have the right knowledge and techniques to know how to get the best results.

As we approach menopause things definitely start to change.

So even if your hair is thinning or you’re in the midst of hot flushes, don’t worry – I understand!

From selecting the right products to showing you a variety of different hair styles, I know just how to make my mature brides look and feel amazing!

Whether you are a mature bride or mother of the bride or mother of the groom, there is no time limit for the trial run.

This means you’ll be able to try different looks for both wedding hair and bridal makeup.

I normally hate having my photo taken you did my hair and makeup exactly how I had hoped. It made me feel so much more relaxed and confident on the day!!

Philippa

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make-up for mature brides on the wedding day

Whatever your age, you can have a smoky makeup if you want one!

Some of my older brides worry about either having too much makeup or not enough.

There is no right or wrong.

What is important is that your makeup is right for you. I

If you’re not used to wearing makeup don’t be fobbed off with “you need heavy makeup for the photographs’. Because you don’t.

You may need to wear a touch more makeup than usual. However, in the right hands, your makeup should feel natural, not heavy or caked, and you don’t want to end up look like someone you’re not.

Chat to your makeup artist before the trial run so you can get a feel for the way she works.

The right makeup products definitely help and when it comes to makeup for mature skin you can’t beat cosmetics à la carte.

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Wedding makeup & bridal Hair for Older Ladies & Mature Brides

You might want to wear your hair up or down, as we age our hair tends to get thinner and can become a bit coarser.

In the right hands you’ll be amazed at what can be achieved.

Trial Run

It’s probably best to have your hair clean and dry for your trial run, so your stylist can have a proper look at your hair and work out which styling method will be best considering your hair type.

It’s all in the prep

Your wedding hair stylist may opt for a blow dry, curling tongs or even heated rollers. I confess – I do love a heated roller – you’ll get root lift, oomph and a gorgeous sexy va va room to your wedding day hair style.

Don’t be in a Rush

Allow plenty of time for your trial run so you can try different ideas, if you have your hair accessories for the day it can be helpful to take them with you to the trial. Your stylist will there to offer advice and help you find the right style for your wedding day.

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wedding Makeup and Hair for Mother of the Bride

No pressure. . . but you are one of the most important people at the wedding!

Not only do people look at the brides mum to see how the bride will look in the future, but roles have changed, nowadays lots of my MOB’s walk their daughters down the aisle.

So you want to feel confident and look your best.

Beautiful wedding makeup and bridal hair isn’t just for the youngsters getting hitched, it’s for all of you gorgeous mother of the brides too. Wedding hair and bridal makeup for mature brides and older ladies is a specialised skill – one that I am very proud to possess!

Read my blog, created especially with older ladies, mature brides and Mother of the Bride in mind

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It takes two to tango.

A wedding day isn’t just about the bride and her family. . . it is the grooms day as well, and your chance to shine, but without all the pressure!

I’ll help you feel confident and look beautiful on your son’s big day.

You may get an offer to join the bridal party for hair and makeup on the big day, but this if often not the case.

Even so, you might not want to spoil the surprise and break with tradition, by not seeing the bride until she walks down the aisle.

Beautiful wedding day makeup and fabulous hair aren’t just for the bridal party, mother of the grooms can shine as well.

If you’re not sure about what to do

with your hair or you’re worried about

what makeup would look best. . .

Just drop me a line – advice comes free!

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Bridal Makeup For Oily Skin

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Bridal Makeup for Oily Skin

Be confident of long lasting bridal makeup on your wedding day, even if you have oily skin.

It might not seem like it, but oily skin is a blessing. . .once you get past the problems with breakouts and open pores. The one thing to remember is that you’ll stay younger looking for longer!

There are lots of skincare products out there to help you balance your skin. However, I’m not going to go into skincare on this page, as I like to leave that to beauticians and dermatologists.

My job as a wedding makeup artist is to work with your oily skin on the wedding day. I’ll be able to create bridal makeup that won’t look shiny or greasy. Plus I’ll make sure that your wedding makeup will last all day.

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bridal Make up for Oily Skin

On your wedding day, it is important that your makeup lasts all day.

My advice, unless you’re going to have a makeup artist with you all day, is to – avoid the dewy look, full stop.

Oily skin has a tendency to shine, particularly on the T-zone. And sometimes the eyelids, cheek and chin can also become oily over the length of the day.

Your best friend will be either a loose or compact powder to retouch your makeup or blotting sheets. We’ll get onto which powder to use later, but for now, as far as blotting papers are concerned there really is no need to spend a fortune, you can get them from Superdrug or Boots for under £5.

They’ll help to keep any shine at bay without any build-up of product – which you’ll be glad about if you get married on a hot sunny day.

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Bridal makeup – get ready – Get set – go!

Keeping your wedding makeup looking good all day starts at step one.

I usually recommend my brides to cleanse and moisturise as normal on the day of the wedding.

You want your skin to be perfect on the wedding day! So if you don’t have facials regularly – don’t have one the week before wedding – if there are any spots hiding under the skin –  best to leave them there.

Primers should be light and oil-free – your makeup artists will have her favourite product. However, I love Laura Mercier Oil-Free Primer, this light, oil-free product will start the mattifying process. Rich, creamy products will make the foundation slip and slide.

Mattifying products – usually light gels, that smooth over the skin and absorb any excess oil. Best applied before you put your makeup on. I love matte miracle by a la carte, it is light and easy to apply and does the job.

Open pores : Benefit Porefessional is amazing, it’s easy to apply and does a great job when it comes to minimising pores and even fine lines. Apply just before the foundation.

Some of my favourite products are manufactured by a London based company, a la carte, they have a fabulous selection of products for oily skin.

  • Light coverage, combination/gently oily skin – Sheer Balancing Foundation
  • Buildable coverage, combination/oily skin – Velvet Tint Flawless Cream Foundation
  • Acne-prone skin/oily skin – Cover Tint Flawless Touch Mineral Foundation

Each of these products can be used in combination.e.g. Sheer Balancing all over, Velvet Tint on  the T zone and Cover Tint as touch up throughout the day.

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Bridal Makeup for oily skin – Finishing Touches

When thinking about foundation – you can choose between light. medium or full cover.

The key is to look for light, oil-free formulations or even mineral powder. Avoid foundations sticks –  as they tend to be oily in their nature – it’s just the way they are made.

One thing to remember about foundation – which ever one you use – is that generally speaking  the more expensive the base – the more pigment it will contain.

This means you will be able to use less product and yet still get a flawless finish.

The key with foundation is to make sure you set it. Don’t get me wrong, the foundation is important, but powder is the key to making your wedding makeup last all day.

I love MAC Prep & Prime, it is colourless and works on all skin tones. Avoid using under the eye – especially if you have mature skin, as fine lines can end up looking like full-on wrinkles.

Try applying with a large powder brush or a powder puff. If you have particularly oily skin apply generously and leave it to sit on the skin for a couple of minutes before brushing away any excess with a brush.

You actually want your bridal makeup to start off looking a bit powdery and possibly a bit too matte .

Don’t worry, it takes around 30 minutes to an hour for the makeup to settle on the skin. So by the time you’re ready to get dressed and have your photos taken your wedding makeup will look natural and flawless.

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Wedding Makeup Quick Fix

Mineral powders are a great option when it comes to creating flawless bridal makeup for oily skin e.g. matte mineral foundation by a la carte.

If you haven’t tried them before I would definitely recommend giving them a try. You can use them on their own or on top of your base if you want an exceptionally flawless finish.

They’re quick and easy to apply, and you can go for a light or full cover just by changing how much product you apply.

When you’re using your mineral powder on its own, just make sure to give your primer time to settle and dry on the face. So ensuring the mineral powder glides on effortlessly and doesn’t stick to the skin.

Alternatively, you can apply the mineral powder over your foundation. With this option you will need to set your foundation first with your translucent powder.

You can then apply the mineral powder with a big clean blush brush, using small, gentle, circular movement to almost ‘push’ the product into the skin.

Help is at hand even if you have any stubborn spots or blemishes that keep creeping through your makeup no matter what you do.

Try applying a touch of mineral powder as a finishing touch once you’ve finished your makeup. Then leave it to settle for a few minutes before brushing off any excess.

This is step is easy to repeat if needed throughout the day.

Avoid mineral powders with shimmer added as they will bring back the shine we’re working hard to get rid of.

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Dewy wedding makeup

Ok, if you want a dewy finish you can have one.

The key is to start matte. So definitely use a setting powder.

There are a couple of options when it comes to achieving a dewy finish when creating your perfect wedding day makeup.

Careful use of highlight. The last thing you want is to look greasy or sweaty in your photos, and this is definitely a risk if you opt for a ‘dewy all over’ finish.

I would advise using a powder highlighter applying it carefully in the areas you want to shine. Apply just above the cheekbone, and a touch below the brow, and that’s it.

Definitely not down the centre of the nose or on your forehead, or you will undo all the good work you’ve put in with your primer, Mattifying products, foundation and powder.

Setting sprays are great, personally I love the NYX product. But avoid the dewy finish setting spray.

You have your own natural dewy glow, as the day turns to night you might find your self using a touch more powder or a couple of the shine-free papers I mentioned earlier, to make sure your makeup takes you effortlessly from day to evening.

If you’re not sure about what to do

with your hair or you’re worried about

what makeup would look best. . .

Just drop me a line – advice comes free!

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Braids & wedding hairstyles

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Braids & wedding hairstyles

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braids + Hairstyles = Wedding

Whatever the hair length, braids make a fabulous addition to lots of wedding day hairstyles.

Braids never seem to go out of fashion they just evolve.

So, if you had planned to have a braided hairstyle for your wedding in 2020 but your plans were disrupted, one thing that needn’t change is your hairstyle.

Braids can be created in any hair length and hair type, straight or curly, long or short.

And because braids add depth and volume, they also work beautifully in fine hair.

The beautiful wedding hairstyle in this photo by Gemma Chase shows a bridal hairstyle that incorporates braids and hair extensions.

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Half-up hairstyles & Braids

Introducing the half-up wedding hairstyle.

There is no limit to the variations of this all-time wedding classic.

Whether you opt to keep your hair straight or opt for soft curls, braids will add just that little bit extra.

So you’ll be sure to look totally gorgeous, yet still have that “I haven’t tried too hard’ kinda feel.

The combination of beachy waves with a pull-through braid keeps this wedding day hairstyle looking soft and relaxed. The perfect vibe for a summer wedding.

Brides of any age can carry off a half-up hairstyle and look gorgeous. However, I find my mature brides generally opt for slightly softer twists in the hair rather than braids.

braided hairstyles for flower girls

Every little girl I’ve ever met loves braids.

So, to help keep your flower girls happy and sitting still in the stylist chair, offer them the chance to have a braid or 2.

I have lots of braid tutorials on my YouTube channel, why not take a look!

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braids, wedding hairstyles & buns

The bun, another wedding hairstyle classic that has a dizzying number of options.

So, whether you opt for a high or low bun, your wedding day hairstyle will be as individual as you are.

The addition of braids into your low bun will give a little bit of extra interest, even in dark hair.

However, a quick note of caution. Braids can easily get lost in dark hair, particularly if the hair is all one solid colour.

Therefore, if you want your braids to be part of the main attraction it would be worth speaking to your hairdresser about having highlights or lowlights put in.

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bridal hairstyles: fine hair

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Bridal Hairstyles for fine hair

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bridal hairstyles for very fine hair

Where fine hair is concerned, whatever your hair length, doing a Google search for bridal hairstyles can be a bit disheartening.

This is because lots of bridal hairstyles seem to have been created on models with seemingly long hair – and lots of it!

But don’t despair, a lot of the bridal hairstyles on Instagram have been created with the help of extensions.

Bridal hairstyle smoke & mirrors

Hair extensions are used extensively (excuse the pun) in lots of bridal hairstyle images out there.

But, although they can look great, they are by no means essential.

A lot of my brides, whether they have fine hair or not, prefer not to use extensions in their wedding day hairstyles.

This isn’t a problem at all, as with the right bridal hairstyle know-how, some of the most beautiful bridal hairstyles can be created with fine hair.

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beautiful bridal hair styles

By using the right hair prep your bridal hairstylist will be able to work with your fine hair.

And they’ll make it appear fuller and thicker.

So it will be perfect for creating a wide range of bridal and wedding day hairstyles.

It’s best to allow plenty of time for your hair trial and what’s more, your hair will need to be squeaky clean.

This is because fine hair has a tendency to get greasy easily. And if there is one thing that can make fine hair look even thinner it’s a layer of grease.

hair products for fine hair

If you are a DIY bride, it’s important that you don’t over load your hair with product. And go very sparingly with serums and leave in conditioners.

The problem with these products if that they can over load and weigh down your fine hair.

With the result being hard-to-manage hair and a bridal hairstyle that could’ve been so much better.

If you have fallen into this bridal hairstyling trap, all is not lost.

You can rescue your ailing fine hair with a generous spray of dry shampoo.

The batiste brand has 2 great options, with one for dark and one for fair hair.

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The best bridal hairstyle products for fine hair

With the right hair styling products, you’ll be able to get the best out of your fine hair for your wedding day hairstyle.

Soft, silky, fine hair can be given extra oomph and volume by using a texturising product such as Fudge Urban Sea Salt Spray.

You’ll be able to get extra volume and texture, which is just what you’ll need to achieve your perfect bridal hairstyle.

taming fine flyaway hair

What’s more, this product works like magic when it comes to taming fine flyaway hair.

And what’s more, it is super lightweight so it won’t weigh down fine hair.

Even better, it can double up as a finishing product so you can get an extra shine to your wedding hairstyles.

In short, having fine hair, whether it’s long, short or in between won’t stop you from having a totally beautiful bridal hairstyle!

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Bridal hairstyles & wedding buns

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Bridal hairstyles & wedding buns

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bridal buns = GORGEOUS wedding hairstyles

You’ll find so many images of gorgeous wedding buns when you start looking at bridal hairstyles!

In fact, there is so much choice when it comes to bridal bun hairstyles, the question is where to begin?

On a search through Instagram on any day, you’ll find hundreds of different styles of buns to choose from.

High buns, low buns, smooth and sleek, soft and relaxed, and any one of them would be a fabulous wedding day hairstyle choice.

braids, twists & bridal buns

Braids and twists are the perfect accompaniment to your bridal bun hair style.

For one reason they are super versatile and can be created in almost any hair length.

So whether you have long, short or even medium length hair your wedding hairstylist will be able to incorporate braids into your bridal bun hairstyle.

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Who could say no to this wedding bun hairstyle!

I created this beautiful high bun bridal hairstyle for Katharine’ on her wedding day, and it has been captured perfectly by Pearl Moments Photography!

High bun hairstyles are the perfect choice for a summer wedding, especially if you have long, thick, heavy hair.

Because with the hair whisked away you’ll be sure to stay cool and gorgeous, what ever the temperature.

buns & your bridal hairstylist

If you think you might need to use hair extensions to achieve your perfect bridal bun hairstyle, have a chat with your bridal hairstylist.

They’ll be able to give you advice and explain the options, showing you just how much you can do with the humble bun!

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Textured Bun wedding hairstyles

With the right hair prep, these Instagram worthy hairstyles are easy to create, even on the finest of hair.

By using the right products and bridal hair know-how your gorgeous low bun hairstyle will look gorgeous and will stay in all day.

The gorgeous bride Roberta you see in this fabulous photo, taken by ace wedding photographer Amy Sanders, has some pretty fresh flowers in her hair.

You’ll be every inch the bride with a bun hairstyle

However, it is up to you, the simple bun can be adapted to work perfectly with your wedding theme.

Whether you are opting for a relaxed summer festival theme like Roberta. Or if your wedding is a black-tie event in a Mayfair hotel.

Either way, with a wedding bun hairstyle you will look every inch the bride!

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