TIP 11 : Camera Flashback
Myth or Legend ?
Flashback, is when you look at a photo of yourself and you have a ghostly white cast or patches of powder that show up above all else. Or your face simply looks as though, you accidentally chose a foundation 3 shades too light in comparison to your body. Every now and then in the fashion mags you’ll see a photo of a celebrity in the “hits and misses” category sporting this makeup blunder. This phenomenon is called flashback and is often caused by SPF sunscreen or powders that contain titanium dioxide within the foundation or powder. So the question remains – how do I avoid flashback??!! The short answer is, that this is only a problem in “flash photography”; weigh up the need for SPF protection v’s the amount of flash photography used. Speak to your photographer and makeup artist about your needs for the day, because this is definitely something you want to avoid!!
TIP 10 : TRIALS
To be, or not to be, that is the question?
I get asked quite often “do I need to have a trial”? The short answer is no (with that being said……) You’re not wrong in thinking that its main purpose is to “check out” your hair / makeup artist and to make sure that they can achieve your desired look and indeed, that your desired “look” actually looks good. I believe it’s important for other reasons too, it helps the stylist know exactly what your expectations are on the day.
Your stylist will record the products and techniques used at the trial so that on the day there are no surprises and the wedding morning runs like clockwork! Equally important, as I have mentioned a few times already, it’s nice to start a relationship before the date and I believe this lessens your nerves in the lead up. If having a trial is not possible and sometimes it can simply be a geographical reason, pick up the phone, email back and forth, start a shared Pinterest board. A good hair/ makeup artist will answer your questions and an excellent stylist will welcome being a part of your journey.
My solution, for the scenario in which a Bride cannot commit to a trial, is to offer a “complimentary catch up” coffee date here on the Peninsula, to chat all things weddings and if that doesn’t suit we can always ZOOM ( now that I am an expert after lock down homeschooling 🙂
Photo: Iryna Matyash design
TIP 9 : ROUGE À LÈVRES
Photo: @_thelustlist_
TIP 8 : BOBBY friend or fiend ?
If a pin hurts now, it will feel like a jackhammer at the end of the night! Don’t be brave, if you’re having an updo for your wedding day and a pin feels uncomfortable, let your stylist know straight away. It’s easy to change as we’re putting the hair up,but not so easy when it’s all finished.
TIP 7 : LIT-FROM-WITHIN
SILICA is a vitamin for hair, skin and nails and in my salon days particularly, I would be asked what additional measures one could take to get that extra healthy hair and skin. I always recommend Silica. I’ve proven this to work (to myself) so many times – weeks/ months later I would ask my client (having forgotten that I had recommended it) “what have you been doing, your hair/skin looks amazing!” And I would be reminded at just how great this supplement is!! In your planning phase, WORK OUT WHETHER THIS PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR YOU but keep in mind that it takes at least 3 months to start seeing improvements from my experience . The “lit-from-within glow” starts with happy healthy hair and skin.