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Hair & Beauty Tips
Whether you're using a hair and make-up artist or going DIY, our bridal hair and beauty tips will help you look your best on your wedding day. Written by bridal beauty experts, articles include everything from wedding hairstyle ideas and how to guides to pre-wedding and on-the-day make-up tips, plus we look at some of the best hair and make-up products available.
2014 Wedding Hair Trends
Brides are once again oozing with excitement following the celebrity red carpet events splashed all over the magazines. Here are the looks I think will be inspiring wedding hair trends in 2014.
Bridal Braids — The English Braid and French Braid
There are so many variations of the braid, but this post looks at the two techniques for the English braid and French braid.
How to Create 4 Sexy Bridal Hairstyles
How to create four simple but sexy bridal hairstyles — a voluminous updo, half up, half down, a simple blow-dry, and long side-swept tousled hair.
10 Pre-Wedding Hair Tips
If you want beautiful bridal hair read these top tips on how to look after your hair before your wedding day, hair trials, wedding morning no-nos and more.
Hollywood Glamour Waves
Hollywood glamour waves are back! Old Hollywood glamour curls and deep-set side parting — hair smoothed at the roots with a cascade of glossy, sexy curls.
Boho Wedding Hairstyles
Whether worn up or down, boho wedding hairstyles are traditionally relaxed and natural looking, and this feminine look is a favourite of brides.
Tips for Long-Lasting Lipstick
Soft and moisturised lips are a must for long-lasting lipstick. These lip preparation and make-up application tips will help your lipstick stay put longer.
2013 Wedding Hair Trends
Severin Hubert looks at a few wedding hair ideas which he thinks will be on-trend in 2013, including both hair up and down styles.
How to Create a Simple Side Bun Hairstyle
Creating a side bun is extremely easy and requires very little work, unlike some of the more formal hairstyles. Follow these simple steps to create a loose messy side bun.
How to Create a Beehive Hairstyle
The beehive was a huge success in the 1960’s. Follow Severin Hubert’s step by step guide on how to create a beehive hairstyle.
Top Eye Make-Up Techniques
These techniques will create wedding eye make-up in a way that defines the eyes beautifully and keeps them soft and sparkling during the day.
How to Choose Your Wedding Hair Accessories
Choosing wedding hair accessories can be a little overwhelming for even the most organised bride, but having the right accessories in your hair will complete your bridal look.
How to Create a 1950’s Wedding Make-Up Look
Many brides seek a 1950’s inspired look for their wedding make-up. In this post Lina Cameron shares the products she uses to create a stunning 1950’s style bridal make-up look.
Wearing Flowers in Your Bridal Hair
If you’re wearing bridal hair flowers you need to choose between fresh or faux. Severin Hubert looks at the benefits of each and popular fresh flowers for bridal hair.
Wearing Your Hair Down On Your Wedding Day
If you want to wear your hair down on your wedding day do you want to add height, create a parting, curls, waves or just simply wear it straight?
Top 5 Bridal Updo Hairstyles
Whether structured or relaxed, an updo hairstyle is timeless and elegant and will suit any wedding. Severin Hubert shares his top five bridal updo hairstyles.
Choosing a Wedding Make-Up Artist
In this post Lina Cameron looks at some of the things prospective brides should keep in mind when choosing a wedding make-up artist.
Four Romantic Wedding Hairstyles
A beautifully romantic hairstyle is an essential ingredient of a bride’s fairytale wedding, and there are heavenly styles to suit every bride.
How to Create a Veronica Lake Peek-a-Boo Hairstyle
Severin Hubert shares his simple step-by-step guide on how to achieve a Veronica Lake ‘peek-a-boo’ hairstyle, but with a modern feel.
How to Create Perfect Smokey Eyes
Lina Cameron’s seven steps for creating smokey eyes, the perfect dramatic evening make-up look to follow-on from a daytime natural bridal makeover.
10 Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Morning
Alexis Daly has had the privilege to be part of so many wedding mornings, and here she shares her tips on how to have a stress-free morning.
Wedding Make-Up for Different Skin Tones
We all have different skin tones, so what can we do to ensure we have the right foundation choice and tones for our wedding make-up?
A Guide to False Lashes
False eyelashes are a great way of achieving a natural make-up look. Alexis Daly looks at the two main contenders — individual lashes and lash extensions.
Should You Wash Your Hair On Your Wedding Day?
What do you do when your hair stylist tells you with a carefree smile not to wash your hair on the day of your wedding?