BEAUTY Q&A

Q&A Beauty

Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals

SHORT AND SWEET How can you style a long pixie cut or short bob to elevate it into the realms of a bridal look?

Alison says: Not every bride wants to grow her hair for her wedding day. If you have a short hairstyle, I recommend you start by thinking about a hair accessory, then your stylist can give you ideas of how to style your locks around it. I love a beautiful statement headband on short hair, but make sure it fits comfortably and securely. Accessories that clip into short hair also work well but avoid anything too heavy.

When it comes to styling, longer lengths of hair at the front can be twisted or braided away from the face for the effect of an up-do. A wavy bob with one side clipped up looks great and has been popular with my short-haired brides. Maybe you have enough hair for a low bun or chignon, leaving some tresses out at the front to frame your face. Another up-do option is to tease some volume into the top and then twist and pinup the rest of the hair, leaving shorter lengths out around the face. Twists and braids from the front pinned behind the crown make a perfect half-up style. For a vintage vibe, try some finger waves.

Whatever the length of your hair, it can still be amazing on your wedding day!

HEAVEN SCENT I’m looking for the perfect perfume for my wedding day. Do you have any suggestions on where to start?

Hollie says: When it comes to planning your special day, selecting your ideal wedding perfume will not only complete your outfit, it will also remind you of the big day for years to come. Scents are renowned for triggering memories, so what better way to remember your momentous occasion than through a new scent?

You can, of course, choose whichever fragrance you love. But I’d recommend trying a completely new discovery, something you’ve never worn before. This ensures it has no relation to any previous memory and means the new scent will always transport you back to your wedding.

You’ll also want a fragrance that will last throughout the day, so opt for an eau de parfum, which has a higher concentration of fragrance oil (around 25 per cent), which typically makes them stronger and longerlasting. Also, look for such notes as patchouli, white musk, sandalwood, tuberose, vetiver, and freesia as these linger on the skin for longer.

Check out Lancome La Via Est Belle, Barbour Female, Carolina Herrera Good Girl Supreme, Jennifer Lopez Promise, Ghost Orb Of Night and Estée Lauder Beautiful – all great bridal fragrances. Alternatively, if you’re struggling to find the perfect scent match, flirt before you buy with The Fragrance Shop scentaddict subscription, and choose a new 8ml fragrance each month for £12. They’re also perfect to carry with you on the big day.

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