Brides want to look their very best on their big day. I have made of list of things that can cause photo sabotage and potentially make a bride feel less than her most gorgeous.
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Getting a facial or brow wax/threading too close to the wedding day! These procedures can cause redness and irritation and in the case of facials, can lead to skin purging (i.e. breakouts!) I recommend doing a facial 10 days or more out from your wedding. Brows should be shaped and groomed by someone trusted and should be done two days or more prior.
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Highlighter abuse. To shine in pictures can be tricky. No one wants a shiny t-zone. Highlighter should ONLY be applied to cheek bones, cupid's bow and collarbones.
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Mineral make-up. I cannot stress enough the reason I hate this product. It shines and causes a flashback in photos from the mica particles. In pictures, its translates to making a bride look oily! No one will want to see that in 20 years!
SPF. We all know we should be wearing a sunscreen to stay healthy and supposedly, wrinkle free. However, on the big day it is a big NO-NO. SPF causes “flashback” meaning in pictures it creates a ghostly white glow to skin -- not attractive.
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Brows. I don't understand this phenomenon but trust me, it happens. Eye brows disappear in pictures. They must be filled in with a brow product that is complimentary to the bride's skin tone and about one shade lighter than her hair. I prefer powders. Otherwise, she may look like Mona Lisa.
Powder!!! Powder is SO important on a big day where photographs are being captured. Use a powder puff and a good loose setting powder.
Assuming a good friend can do your make-up. I have seen this again and again. A friend volunteers to do a bride's make-up and arrives with her own cosmetics and goes to town. Typically, the look she is going for is the one she applied to herself that a.m. This is a huge wedding NO-NO. A friend is likely not sanitizing her collection and problems can occur. If the need for a make-up artist is not in the budget, YouTube offers a wealth of knowledge and tutorials.
Spray tan. Don't. Just don't. They are way too orange, shine like mad and can rub off on your dress. Bronzer is an option. A better one is to embrace your skin tone with flattering colors.
Lashes. I know, make-up artists sometimes charge anywhere from 10-30 dollars extra for these. Just say yes. They look so glamorous and eyes become much more front and center in pictures.
Considering hiring a make-up artist. It is the most important day in a bride's life and a make-up artist can ensure your day's beginning is enjoyable and stress free.
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