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Polish Your Pretty
Look picture perfect on your wedding day — and beyond — with long-lasting procedures
Written by ANDREA GOTO
SMILE MAKEOVER
The path to the perfect pearly whites can go beyond color correction. “We’ve helped brides and grooms achieve their dream smiles in a variety of ways with signature services ranging from six-month smiles, clear aligners, porcelain veneers and more, depending on if they want to change their smile or even the way they smile,” says Dr. Ryan Reeves of Beyond Exceptional Dentistry. Because the makeover is highly personalized, and procedure times can range from one month to a year or more, it’s best to prioritize your smile well before the big day. Beyond Exceptional Dentistry 912.417.5252 beyondexceptionaldentistry.com
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— DR. RYAN REEVES, beyond exceptional dentistry
— MARILYN MCALLISTER, medical skin care specialist, the skin institute
MICROBLADING
It’s all about the brows, baby. Implementing a tattooing technique, an esthetician uses a tool with tiny needles to etch small strokes of permanent makeup, creating the appearance of fuller, thicker and darker eyebrows. Some may fi nd microblading uncomfortable — like a series of annoying little scratches — but not necessarily painful, and patients may experience some scabbing. The color and shape are fully customizable and last up to 18 months. Cost: starts at $650 The Skin Institute 912.875.7717 savannahplasticsurgery.com
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LASH TINT AND LIFT
These paired procedures are a speedy, pain-free way to curl or straighten lashes and give them a dark, luscious look. “The treatment naturally makes your lashes appear fuller without damaging them,” says Courtney Victor, owner of Glow Medical Spa. It’s particularly ideal for anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to wear mascara. “Because there’s no need to layer on mascara, when they cry happy tears, there’s no risk of color running,” Victor adds. “Nobody wants blackened tears creeping down their face on the big day!” Cost: $70 Glow Medical Spa 912.303.9611 glowsavannah.com
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NAIL ART
Consider artfully designed and painted nails as another important accessory on your wedding day. Today, brides are going beyond the basic French tips, opting for more memorable nail art. And since most photos of the bouquet or rings also includes the hands, nail art can be yet another playful and personalized detail. Cost: starts at $50 Bad Witch Nails 912.712.5138 badwitchnails.com
“For my bridal clients, I like to do more colorful takes on classic designs, like French tips that match the bridesmaids’ dresses, or even in multiple colors that refl ect the color story of the wedding. Creating tiny fl orals that match the bouquet is another idea I love to share with my bridal clients.”
— EMMA FISCHER, owner, bad witch nails
The kinder cousin to microblading, lip blushing uses a shader machine that penetrates just the upper layers of the skin, giving the effect of a lip stain with permanent makeup pigments. Plus, medical-grade lidocaine makes for a pleasant experience. “The meticulous process of layering customized pigments in individual pixels takes about three hours to complete,” says Kathryn Taylor Day, microblading artist at Refi ne Savannah. This helps correct blurred lip lines, optimizes the lip shape and is the ultimate form of low-maintenance makeup for a good three to fi ve years. Cost: $500 Refi ne Savannah 912.944.8751 refi nesavannah.com
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SKIN TIGHTENING
As an alternative to surgery or harsh chemical peels, Exilis by BTL is an entirely contactless procedure that uses ultrasound and radiofrequency waves to stimulate collagen growth, giving skin a more youthful appearance. The gentle process simply produces a mild warming sensation, making it tolerable on any part of the body. Cost: starts at $350 The Corner Suite 912.200.4095 thecornersuite.com
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