BEAUTY Q&A

Q&A Beauty Fashion and

Look you big-day best with top expert advice

HAIR GOALS

I’ve seen some gorgeous pictures of messy buns and textured up dos, but my hair is so thin and straight. Can I still get this look? With a mixture of products and modern techniques, creating a textured up do with fine hair is very achievable. Prepping hair is key, and here are a few top tips to help… ♥ I like to layer products to create a great base; using a lightweight flexible-hold mousse adds an effortless and airy texture to your hair. ♥ Dry shampoo is a great product that will add volume to your roots to create a fuller appearance and good texture to work with. ♥ One of my favourite products to use is a root powder, which gives the hair a strong hold and makes the strands more pliable to work with. ♥ Backcombing is a classic and must-have technique that will thicken and add texture to your hair – I find it’s the building block for up dos. ♥ A couple of clip-in extensions can add the volume and fullness needed to create certain looks. ♥ Using some padding is a great way to add more volume and fullness to the style. You can cut them down to any size and pins can be used to support the weight. Kim Sandford | Kim Sandford Hairdressing www.kimsandfordhairdressing.co.uk

FASHION-ICON

My hubby-to-be wants to wear something that’s on-trend. What styles, colours and materials are popular right now? In terms of suit trends, there’s a real focus on details at the moment. We’re seeing slightly wider lapels on jackets and highwaisted trousers, which give a retro feel but crafted in a more modern way – the look is smart but with a relaxed style. We’re creating suits with a softer construction with less padding in the chest and shoulders. Comfort on your wedding day is crucial, and this style both looks and feels great.

Navy is always a popular shade for wedding suits, but the current trend is moving towards breathable cloths with matt finishes, which look great on camera. We’re finding that our grooms are being much more experimental with their suit linings as patterns, prints and colours allow grooms to show off some more personality.

Finally, the ultimate finishing touch to any suit is some personalised embroidery tucked away in the jacket or inside the shirt collar. You could have your names and even the wedding date embroidered onto the fabric, it’s a great way to surprise your other half on the big day. Dav Sehra | Acre & Row | www.acre-row.com

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