Q&A Beauty Our experts answer your questions EUPHORIC EYES How can I get my eyelashes and brows wedding-ready? Meet the expert: Clodagh McOnie is a Newquay-based professional eyelash, eyebrow technician and make-up artist. Clodagh says: At Lash n Glow I offer bespoke bridal packages to get brides wedding ready including lash and brow treatments, spray tans, make-up application and skincare. If you’re a newbie to the lash and brow world, it can get a little overwhelming picking the right treatments for you, especially for your wedding day. My top tip is that preparation is key! Your eyelashes and brows are important because they frame the face and the power of beauty treatments can transform the face and lift the eyes. They can be a significant change for someone new to them, therefore a consultation is always recommended at least a few months before the wedding. There are a few great options for big-day lashes. Strip lashes can be purchased and applied by the make-up artist at the trial resulting in a quicker application on your wedding day. If you love the strip lash look, I highly recommend half lashes which lift and elongate the outside corner of the eye. Another great option is a lash lift and tint which is a flattering semi-permanent perming and tinting treatment that enhances and defines the natural lashes by curling them, really opening the eyes. Results are long-lasting around six to eight weeks and you can get them done a few days before your wedding. Eyelash extensions are by far the most popular bridal treatment! I offer three different types of lashes – classics; hybrids and Russian volume. Classics are one extension on one natural lash so the results are very natural. Russian volume sets are made with handmade fans to create a fuller, fluffy look. My preferred bridal lashes are hybrid eyelash extensions which are a mix of classics and Russian volume fans so they’re the perfect texture and can be a natural wispy lash or they can be built up to be fuller and thicker - the best of both worlds! They’ll last for your honeymoon, too! I recommend booking your eyelash full sets, brow treatments and make-up trial two to three months before the wedding (why not incorporate this into your hen party?) Adjustments can be made to the fullness or length of the lashes if needed, and the look can be re-created like the trial a couple of days before the wedding. The aftercare for eyelash extensions includes brushing them daily, not getting them wet for 24 hours and avoiding any oils or facial sprays. I provide cleaning kits to keep them clean to last as long as possible. I offer a few brow treatments but my most popular for brides are brow lamination and brow definition. Brow lamination is the new fluffy brow craze and in my opinion, is an absolute must-have beauty treatment! It’s a perming treatment where chemical solutions are applied to the brows to relax the hair so that you can manipulate them easier and sculpt them to set them in the ideal shape and direction. It can even cover gaps and corrective work can re-shape the eyebrows. The treatment includes a tint, wax, trim, pluck and nourishing oil to set them into place. It’s advised four to five days before your wedding to allow them to settle and it lasts four to six weeks. There’s minimal aftercare, they can’t get wet for 24 hours and applying castor oil daily to nourish them and set them into place before you go to sleep will guarantee long-lasting results. I also offer brow definition which includes a tint, wax, trim and pluck. This treatment is popular for clients whose brows don’t need a lot done to them and is also recommended four to five days before the wedding. Lash n Glow, 07503 219 052, www.lashnglow.co.uk, www.instagram.com/lashngloww A-LIST LOCKS My daughter is getting married this spring so any hair advice for mothers-of-the-bride would be appreciated! Meet the expert: Martine Rodda is the director of DeModa, an organic and sustainable hair and beauty salon based in Redruth, Cornwall. Martine says: The mother-of-the-bride role is very important in the context of the wedding. She could be excited, emotional, anxious, nervous, or just take everything in her stride. Either way, it’s essential that she looks and feels her best on the big day. To help prepare for their daughter’s big day, and decide upon their hairstyle, mothers-of-the-bride should consider the following points: What colour is my outfit? Should I choose a professional hair stylist or do it myself? Do I need to look different to my usual self? Should I wear my hair up or down? Should I follow the trends for this season? Am I wearing a hat or other hair accessories? Having your hair done by a professional on the big day means there’s no extra stress for yourself and you’ll feel pampered. There’s more time for soaking up the atmosphere while enjoying a glass of fizz and relaxing. It’s important that you have good communication with your stylist, and that you inform them of the outfit you’ll be wearing, and any hats or hair accessories you may put on. They want to choose the best look to complement your outfit. Your hair stylist will be looking to tie in the overall silhouette, ensuring that your hair is balanced with the outfit you’re wearing and that any hat or hairpiece that may be worn is placed effectively and the hairstyle suits the accessory. At DeModa, we will consider your head, face and body shape to enhance your best features. This may be a simple blow dry to create volume or add some bouncy waves. You must choose what will suit you instead of what’s in fashion. For example, a messy bun is popular but will not suit everyone. Think about the length and thickness of your hair. You may want to consider some extensions to enhance your locks. Speak with an expert and ensure that you get used to them before the big day. Book your hair colour (if needed) with enough time to avoid roots on the day and have a couple of trials until you’re happy with the look. DeModa, www.demodaprofessionalhairdressing.co.uk, 01209 843 446; www.instagram.com/demoda_salon www.gettyimages.co.uk 84
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