Bridal Beauty Checklist
12 Ways to Jump-Start Your Bridal Beauty Routine
Mani & Pedi
It is always recommended to have fresh nails on your Wedding day! After our experience we always recommend doing SNS. The go to Bridal nail in 2022 is a French Manicure, all white or pink to white ombre!
Teeth Whitening
Most dentists offer teeth whitening, or your can go the at-home route and get whitening tooth paste or strips!
Get Healthy & Be active
If you can bear it, try staying away from sugar, lots of sodium and processed foods. These all lead to belly fat and bloating. Instead, focus on green vegetables, fruit and lots of water—all great for fueling your body, boosting your energy and clearing up your skin. Working out is always good for firmness as well!
Pack a day-of bag
The million dollar question - what should I pack? We always recommend, bobby pins, chapstick, tooth brush, mouth wash, gum, mascara, tissues, deodorant and an extra pair of shoes(you’ll thank me later")
Prep your face
Weekly exfoliation, either physical or chemical, can provide you with a smooth surface for makeup application. Adding a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid can also help to plump up fine lines around your face. Apply it daily before your moisturizer and makeup for softer and smoother skin.
Get your Glow
If you plan on getting a spray tan we recommend getting it 3-5 days before your Wedding day, with at least 1 shower before. This gives the tan time to set in and look natural. If you want to go the natural route you could get some time in the sun, go to the tanning bed or use a gradual tanning lotion.
Makeup Trial
We recommend doing your hair and makeup trial 1-3 months before the Wedding. Trials are perfect for fine-tuning your look to ensure it is everything you want on your Wedding day! Tip: If you schedule your trial the same day as engagement photos, family pictures or any time you will need your hair and/or makeup done it saves you some time and money!
Brows
The best way to ensure your brow game is on point for your Wedding day is to start going to have your eyebrow waxing/threading/shaping done 3-5 months before your Wedding. Once you have your desired brow shape, you can continue the maintenance on your own.
False Lashes
If you decide you want to try extensions versus strip lashes here are some tips! Extensions eliminate the need for mascara, which can actually lead to healthier eyes and lashes. They also last much longer than at-home kits. Applications stay on until they fall out naturally (you'll have to get touch-ups every two to three weeks if you want to maintain them). We recommend starting the process 3-5 months before your wedding and getting a fill in the week of!
Hair Prep
Work with your hairstylist to map out your hair care plan of attack. You may also want to do an Olaplex Treatment or even get a Blowout to ensure the best quality hair day of!
Get Smooth Skin
Have a tough-to-treat spot like dry elbows? Using a body scrub regularly in the shower will get rid of dead skin. Then, moisturize with a lotion that's infused with almond or shea butter. Wrap your rough spot in a cloth for about an hour to keep the moisture locked in.
Plan Hair Removal
That little peach fuzz just above your upper lip may not seem like a big deal in your everyday life, but you don't want it showing up in wedding photos. Start getting monthly waxes for best results. Not into the pain? Salons now offer special waxes using ingredients like chocolate wax and sugar, which are great if you're looking to walk out of the salon without too much redness.
Special splurge: Book laser hair removal appointments in one month intervals (three treatments are recommended for best results). After around seven treatments, the results can be permanent.
(article inspiration credit: https://www.theknot.com/content/bridal-beauty-tips-for-every-bride)
