Q&AFashion and beauty

Local experts offer advice on how to look your big-day best

Rest And Relaxation

What beauty treatments should I book in the run-up to my wedding to ensure I look my best on the day?

Preparing for your wedding day can be stressful, but remember that taking care of yourself is just as important. At The Pamper Lounge, we believe that preparation and consistency are key to a successful beauty regimen. Here are some of our top recommendations to help you prepare for your big day:

Facials are a great way to help your skin look and feel its best. Talk to your aesthetician about any skin concerns you may have and what treatment options are available. Schedule any facials for the months and weeks leading up to your wedding day and use that time to relax.

Manicures and pedicures are essential as your hands and feet will be on display for everyone to see. Decide on the style, shape, and length of your nails weeks before the wedding. Look after your nails with cuticle oil daily and use hand cream to keep your hands soft and elegant.

Don’t forget about your make-up and hair. Regular trims can help maintain strong and healthy-looking hair, while deep conditioning treatments can provide moisture and lustre. Connect with your make-up artist and hairstylist early to share ideas. Book your hair and make-up trials four to eight weeks before the wedding day. After the trial, you should feel confident that your appearance will be flawless on the day.

Remember to take care of yourself and enjoy the journey. Get advice from your chosen practitioners early and schedule your sessions to guarantee you get the dates and hours that suit you best.

The team at The Pamper Lounge www.pamper-lounge.com

Suited And Booted

My husband-to-be is very fashion conscious. What new trends and styles will get him looking sharp?

Grooms-to-be have a great choice of styles, including black tie, classic quintessential tailcoats, English tweed and an extensive range of lounge suits in various fits and shades. The most important thing is to find a suit that gives you the perfect fit and makes you feel like a million dollars.

A popular option for grooms-to-be is to have their suit personally tailored, where you can choose the fabric, style, fit, lining, buttons and all of the finishing touches.

Here at Peter Posh Ltd, we have recently launched our new collection for autumn 2023 and spring/summer 2024. It includes new flannel three-piece suits in mid-blue, green and beige in an elegant slim fit.

Chris Williams from Peter Posh Ltd www.peterposh.co.uk

WhenI met with celebrity hairstylist and OGX ambassador, Michael Douglas to mark the launch of OGX’s new Colour Retention range, I can say with confidence that I was definitely having colour retention problems. I’d recently taken the plunge with my dream pastel violet hair colour, but my beloved shade was quickly running away from me. Michael very kindly offered to top my colour up, and while he mixed together a stunning new violet for me, I asked him about OGX’s new range. “All of the brand’s products are PH-balanced with sulphate-free surfactants, which don’t bind to anything you don’t want them to meaning they’re all very gentle on colour,” he told me.

I’m sure we can all agree that there’s not much better than that fresh-from-the-salon feeling, which is why OGX created the new collection, to extend salon or at home colour for up to four weeks. The new products also contain a colour bond plex technology, which helps to protect and strengthen strands for healthylooking, vibrant hair.

With the gorgeous colour applied, Michael began to style my short crop and I was curious whether he had any advice for brides-to-be thinking about colouring their locks pre-