Every bride wants to feel like the most beautiful version of herself on one of the most important days of her life. But even though we’re all aware of the fact that a healthy diet and regular exercise is the key to a leaner figure and a healthier glow, it can often be confusing to navigate all the beautifying options that exist for brides. So, if you want to look gorgeous and feel wonderful on your wedding day, here is a guide on how to plan the perfect bridal beauty regimen:
Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist
Having a flawless complexion on their wedding day is the number one priority for most brides, which is why it is essential to schedule an appointment with a good dermatologist well in advance, at least four to six weeks before the big day. Whether you have major skin concerns, such as acne, eczema and hyperpigmentation, or you simply want to smooth out your wrinkles and fine lines, and clear out your pores, a dermatologist can help you devise a strategy for achieving your skin goals and help you look impeccable on your wedding day.
Master the art of self-tanning
While the ethereal beauty of pale skin is undeniable, most brides these days prefer to have a slightly golden tan on their wedding day, and a self-tanning lotion might be the best way to get that glowing complexion. In order to find the perfect shade, learn how to apply the tanner without any streaks and spots, and adjust to seeing yourself with your new tan, it would be best to start experimenting with shades a few months before the wedding. Remember to exfoliate before each session, and then two or three days afterwards, to avoid any unevenness, before you apply the tanner one last time a few days prior to your big day.
Opt for luxurious facial treatments
Whether you have specific skin concerns you want to address before your wedding or you’re one of those lucky ones whose skin is under control and you want to keep it that way, it’s always a good idea to schedule regular cosmetic beauty treatments in the months leading up to your big day. Find a reputable beauty (aesthetic) clinic in your area that will customize a facial treatment for your specific skin goals and needs, and keep your skin in tip-top shape for your wedding day.
Invest in a keratin treatment
If you have naturally frizzy hair or those rebellious strands that you can never seem to tame, a great idea would be to go for an in-salon keratin treatment one month before your wedding day. Not only will this treatment help you keep your texture under control and give it a more natural, healthy glow, but it will also give it more volume and keep it from falling flat on the big day.
Brighten your beautiful smile
Apart from the fact that you will be wearing a dress in a very unforgiving color, a photographer is undoubtedly going to be there to immortalize this special occasion, which is why it always pays to have a bright, pearly white smile. For a subtle upgrade, booking a professional cleaning to remove surface stains and plaque is always a great idea, while a special whitening procedure might be a good option if you truly want a blinding smile. To maintain your pearly whites, using over-the-counter whitening strips during the days leading up to your wedding might be of great help as well.
Time your waxing carefully
To ensure your skin is silky smooth, but not red, irritated or inflamed, schedule a waxing no later than 72 hours before your wedding day. Remember to apply a generous amount of a calming cream or lotion, or even a reparative treatment, immediately after hair removal, to reduce any initial redness or swelling. Don’t be tempted to experiment with your brows at this point, to avoid making a potential mistake you’ll regret later, but you can take a moment to tweeze any stray hairs.
If you want to look flawless on your wedding day, your bridal beauty regimen shouldn’t start when you’re sitting in the stylist’s chair, ready to walk down the aisle. Start now to ensure you look your bridal best.
