BEAUTY All Tressed Up

We all want glossy, “just stepped out of a Charles Worthington salon” hair on our wedding day so follow these great tips from Skye Norman of Anita Cox salon, and you’ll have shiny locks to rival Jennifer Aniston.

Keep hair in tip top condition

Have some in-salon treatments a few weeks before your wedding. You can also use gloss and shine products to keep the hair looking glossy and sleek all day long.-

Wedding trials

Book at least two or three wedding trials before the big day, as finding the right stylist and hair style is very important. Take a camera to get some second opinions – and don’t forget to take your tiara if you’re wearing one. Once you’ve chosen your stylist, pre-book her for your big day well in advance to avoid disappointment-

Choose a style that will last the day

A sleek up-style would be ideal where wind or rain are quite likely to play a part on your big day. A good hairspray such as Air Fix by L’Oreal will help hold your style in place. Take a pocket-sized spray with you in case of touch ups.

Two weeks before

Have your hair cut and colour two weeks before the day to ensure your hair looks fresh for your wedding day and will give you time for any last minute changes.

On the day

Wash your hair the night before, but don’t use conditioner as this will make your hair slippery. To maintain your up-do and keep it secure all day, your stylist will backcomb it or set it in heated curlers to give a strong secure base for the grips to lock into.

Top advice

Changing your hair dramatically just before your wedding can leave you feeling sometimes a little unsure and uncomfortable, so keep to the colour that suits you best and maybe have some soft highlights put in to give it an extra edge.

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BEAUTY Twinkle Toes

For pretty feet that’ll look gorgeous in those strappy wedding shoes as well as on honeymoon, start the pampering now…

In the weeks before your big day, treat your feet to weekly pedicures – but if the cost of salon pedis will blow the budget, why not pamper your tootsies at home instead.

First, fill a bowl with warm water and add a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil to refresh tired feet. Take the phone off the hook and relax with your feet in the water for a few minutes.

Dry gently and, using a pumice, buff areas of dry skin, including the balls of your feet and your heels. If you don’t like using a pumice, a great foot scrub will do the trick. We like Montagne Jeunesse Mint Foot Scrub, with sweet summery watermelon and cooling balm mint, it has a deodorising formula to fight odour, and will leave your feet feeling smooth and fresh.

Then finish off with a rich foot cream such as the heavenly Montagne Jeunesse Foot Lotion, containing spearmint and balm mint to gently smooth away any roughness.

Conveniently packed in handy single use sachets, Montagne Jeunesse beauty treats are also great for taking on honeymoon. Priced at 99p each, they are available from ASDA or online.

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BEAUTY Beautiful Hair

We all want glossy, “just stepped out of a Charles Worthington salon” hair on our wedding day so follow these great tips from Skye Norman of Anita Cox salon, and you’ll have shiny locks to rival Jennifer Aniston.

- Keep hair in tip top condition

Have some in-salon treatments a few weeks before your wedding. You can also use gloss and shine products to keep your hair looking glossy and sleek all day long.

- Wedding trials

Book at least two or three wedding trials before the big day, as finding the right stylist and hair style is very important. Take a camera to get some second opinions – and don’t forget to take your tiara if you’re wearing one. Once you’ve chosen your stylist pre-book for your big day well in advance to avoid disappointment

- Choose a wearable style

A sleek up-style would be ideal where wind or rain are quite likely to play a part on your big day. A good hairspray such as Air Fix by L’Oreal will help hold your style in place. Take a pocket-sized spray with you in case of touch ups.

- Have your cut and colour at least two weeks before your wedding...

This will ensure your hair looks fresh for your wedding day and will give you time for any last minute changes.

- Keeping your up-do in place all day long

Wash your hair the night before, but don’t use conditioner as this will make your hair slippery. To maintain your up-do and keep it secure all day, your stylist will backcomb it or set it in heated curlers to give a strong secure base for the grips to lock into.

- To be avoided!

Changing your hair dramatically just before your wedding can leave you feeling sometimes a little unsure and uncomfortable, so keep to the colour that suits you best and maybe have some soft highlights put in to give it an extra edge.

Photo © iStockphoto, Yarwood-White, Tiarastore

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