Top 7 Makeup Trends For A Bride-To-Be

Your wedding shopping is done and the pre-bridal sittings are almost over. And, now it is time to pay some attention to your wedding makeup. As your wedding day is around the corner, you have to look elegant and timeless in those lovely pictures. So, take a look at these latest bridal makeup trends, which will ensure that you look just perfect on your D-day.

Hair Accessories

Rock your wedding hairdo with a chic and eye-catching hair accessory. Adorn your hairstyle with fresh flowers like orchids, peonies, roses and jasmines. Those who do not want flowers, they can pick bold and beautiful hair accessories, like Swarovski crystals, jewelled clips, etc. to complete their bridal look.

Hair Extensions

Incorporating faux hair to the natural ones can enhance the beauty of your lovely locks instantly. If you wish to flaunt coloured streaks on your wedding, then coloured hair extensions are a good option. Easy to use and remove, coloured clip-on extensions blend wonderfully with the hair. Moreover, weaving hair extensions into your hair lets you create a unique and fresh look on your wedding eve.

Airbrush Makeup

This latest makeup technology is the best kept secret of models and stars. It is basically a makeup that is sprayed on the skin using an airbrush (an air gun machine) instead of sponges and brushes. It produces a thin layer of makeup and gives a matte finish to the skin. A slight rubbing or brushing will not cause the makeup to come off the face easily. Also, devoid of any physical contact with the skin, the process is absolutely hygienic.

Fantasy Makeup

Well, this makeup is all about standing out and not blending in. Here, the makeup is used as jewellery or tattoos to highlight your beautiful back and other body parts like navel. You can also wear this makeup as an accessory on the upper arm or as mehendi on the back of the hands. It perfectly complements light wedding outfits. With this, the bride can also bid adieu to the discomfort of heavy jewellery.

Permanent Makeup

Well, brides these days prefer to get a beauty spot or a lip tint, which stays with them for a long time. So, especially for your D-day, we bring to you a makeup technique that is similar to a permanent tattoo procedure. This specialised technique helps to create perfect eyebrows, eyeliners, kajal, beauty spot and lip tint. Just as a sterilised needle is used to create a tattoo, makeup artists in this technique also use a needle to fill colour or enhance a particular area. A permanent lipstick stays for 3-4 years, whereas eyeliner, kajal, brow colour and beauty spot last up to 15 years.

Corrective Makeup

As the name suggests, this makeup helps to camouflage flaws and highlight your best features. It creates an illusion through shadows and shades, thereby giving you a much defined look. Whether you want to turn your chubby cheeks into chiselled cheekbones, round face into oval or small eyes into big, correcting facial features is so easy and possible with it. This is the most trustworthy option for the brides who lack confidence in their natural features.

Nail Extensions and Art

Long, beautiful nails have always been the best accessory of a bride. However, girls with short nails need not lose heart. With nail extensions they can add length, strength and beauty to their natural nails in just a few hours. They can also enhance the beauty of their extensions with nail art, which is quite popular on the ramp and the red carpet. So, give your nails high-voltage glamour with big motifs and appealing materials like Swarovski crystals, glitter, stickers and dry flower petals.

So, what are you waiting for? It is time you incorporate some of these trends in your wedding look and charm your guests. After all, it is a once in a lifetime moment for you.

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6 Things All Brides Must Tell Their Makeup Artists

Best dress, best shoes, best jewellery and best makeup– it is a dream for every bride to look the best on her wedding day. But only very few emphasise on achieving real beauty that depends on a great makeup artist and can only be achieved through his/her sustained efforts as well as tricks! All you need to do is discuss the right issues with your makeup artist before your nuptials.

Given my experience, I would like to tell you what all you should discuss with your makeup artist, so that you emerge flawless on your wedding day.

1. Pre-organising your bridal look

You should try your wedding trousseau and show it to your makeup artist; so that it becomes easier for him/her to decide on the colour palette of makeup to be used for the function. This pre-organising of your bridal-do would enable the makeup artist to prepare accordingly. This would leave no room for mistakes. Also, do let them know, whether you are going to wear a single or double dupatta style, to let them understand and prepare your bridal look depending on that.

2. Don’t be shy to say what suits you

Do not shy away from revealing what suits you and what doesn’t, especially, when it comes to choosing makeup products for your skin. Tell the artist to choose products according to your skin type, so that they don’t leave any sort of side-effects and emerge to be long-lasting. For hair, you should instruct your stylist to stick to the best brands possible too; as hair are most prone to fall if not treated sensitively.

3. Talk about what you want

While your makeup artist is selecting the hues of your lip and eye makeup, it becomes important for you to reveal your comfort and inhibitions. For example, if you feel you can’t don or carry off a cherry red or oxblood shade on your pout, it would be wiser to directly admit it in front of your artist. This would help you to emerge as a confident bride than just a bride!

4. You can’t ignore the ‘height’

You must also share the difference of height between you and your fiancé, so that he can decide upon the hairstyle to be made, accordingly. You, of course would not like it, if a puffed up bun makes you appear taller than your man! So, to avoid such a situation, you must share the height of your partner with the artist.

5. Do Talk about Time

To be on a safer side, it is advisable to ask about your ‘makeup-time’ from the professional, so that you can reach to him/her early on your wedding day. Well, keep in mind that when beauty services are done in a hurry, they seldom emerge good. This might also create a wrong impression of the concerned artist in your mind, which is not fair for a makeup artist. So, talk to your artist about how much time will be taken to complete your bridal makeup and hairdo, and plan your salon appointment accordingly.

6. Minutest Details Matter

While getting ready for your wedding day, you also have to keep in mind that a wedding is an event with multiple-ceremonies. At times or in certain communities, a bride might have to change her attires in between different customs. For example, just after the varmala, a bride might have to change into a different outfit before the pheras start. Well, the bride might just get enough time to change her clothes, but not her makeup.

So, in order to make your bridal look emerge perfect for all the ceremonies and with all the different dresses, it is important to show all your attires to the artist. This will enable them to round upon a perfect colour of eye liner, lip shade and decide for intensity of the makeup; and implement it according to all your outfits.

After you have selected your perfect bridal attire, jewellery and shoes, it all comes down to your makeup artist to put it all together in the best way possible. So, rush to your makeup artist now and talk your heart out to make sure you get nothing but the best!

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Expert Advice On Permanent Makeup For Brides

In a world where we find ourselves always short of time, you would not want to waste yours in indulging in long and tiring makeup sessions and irritating frequent touch-ups. Especially, when it comes to your wedding, all you want is, to look the best, with no frills involved! And, why just stop at the D-day? Don’t you wish to look your best even for your honeymoon getaway, and all those months when people wish to meet the newlyweds again and again? Here is a solution for all of this- permanent makeup, which endows you with an opportunity to keep yourself embellished for a really long time, literally.

It involves permanent eyebrow shaping, permanent eye lining, permanent lip colouring, permanent beauty spot, and much more. All of this saves a to-be bride’s time, energy and money, which she can spend on various other necessary acts– as we all know that wedding shopping never ends! So, take a look at what all you can get done if you opt for permanent makeup solutions.

Permanent Eyebrow Shaping

Well-shaped eyebrows are the best assets of an Indian bride, as they highlight the eyes like nothing else. But, not everyone is blessed with those dark and bushy sets of brows. So, if you keep playing with your eyebrow pencils every time you have to go out, then this one is just for you. The process will highlight your brows, helping you escape the tension of going for threading, regularly.

This also helps in correcting all the noticeable irregularities or cuts in your brow hair. And, well-set arcs mean that you grab your man’s attention with just one look. Also, after this, you will be all set to face those cameras much more confidently, anyplace and anytime!

Permanent Liner/Kohl

They say eyes are the mirror to the heart, so add some black magic to them to make your man go crazy! Also, if you are amongst those who always end up messing up with their liner or kohl while applying them, bring out the sensuousness in you by going for permanent eyeliner and/or kohl application.

Even those girls who wear spectacles and lenses can benefit from this procedure. What’s more? Your eye makeup is sure to sparkle even when you are just out of bed or anywhere outside. With this, you will save a lot of your morning time, which can be spent in a much better way, with him!

Permanent Lip Colouring

Make your D-day and honeymoon more special with permanent lip colouring. Apart from just being your route to rosy lips, this method also makes your pout appear larger and more luscious than before.

You can also line your lips in order to make them look bigger and, make your partner go wow. Outlining of the lips will help you when you are falling short of time, and in a rush to colour your lips. With permanent lip colouring, there is no need to stash your purse with all those different lip colours, whenever you go out. You can choose your favourite shade or hue; so that during your wedding, and even after that, all eyes are on you!

Permanent Beauty Spot

Remember Rekha’s beauty spot, just above her lips, or the one that Marilyn Monroe had on her left cheek. That one spot was enough to make countless men swoon over these stunning divas.

Have you also ever wished for a tiny mole here or there on your face, to make you look more striking than ever? Now, stop dreaming, as "permanent makeup genie" grants your wish. Yes, you can get a beauty spot on your face, forever!

Note : Permanent makeup lasts for up to 15 years; except for lip colouring, which stays for 3-4 months only.

According to Gunjan Gaur, Permanent Makeup Expert at Alps Beauty Salon, "Permanent makeup has a 'forever magic' to it, as the ladies may gradually find themselves becoming more beautiful with each passing day."

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Top 7 Makeup Essentials Every Bride Must Have In Her Winter Vanity Case

Beside the dazzling diamond ring, the new best friend of a gorgeous bride is her vanity case. There are certain makeup essentials, which are just perfect and sufficient to enhance a bride's look. Here is a rundown on things a bride’s winter vanity case must have.

Tinted Moisturiser

Tinted moisturiser is ideal for winters because it is so sheer that you won’t be needing to wear a heavy foundation over it. Offering a flawless glow, it settles on your skin effortlessly, offers sun protection and makes you look fresh and younger. In addition, the tinted moisturisers give your skin an extra oomph and fake blush during the winters.

Cream Blush

A radiant glow on a new bride’s face is what everyone looks forward to. And to get that, a cream blush is something that you need. It stays on your face for longer, giving you a natural glow on the face.

Kohl Pencil

From smokey eyes to a more demure and soft look, kohl helps you create magic with your eyes. Add high drama or just line your eyelids with it casually, it helps you fake a rejuvenated and relaxed look in minutes.

Powder Eyeshadows

Soft, light and available in a wide range of feisty colours, powder shadows are perfect to give your eyes pretty sheen with a smooth finish. Go for cheerful colours, like pink, orange, green and blue that are hot favourites this season. Additionally, they go flawlessly with the trousseau of a new bride.

Voluminous Mascara

For those bold and beautiful eyes, lash lengthening mascara holds a prestigious place in your vanity case. Pick the ones that are enriched with vitamins and offer nourishment to the lashes while giving fuller and more appealing eyes.

Eye Serum or Cream

With all the festivities and late night parties, your peepers would be going through a lot. While they would need some sound sleep to regain their allure, you can help them relax by gently massaging them with a soothing eye serum or cream.

A lipstick that gives you a perfect pout without drying them out deserves a special place in your vanity case. There is a wide variety of lipsticks that offer both colour and hydration in one tube. During the day, use a lip gloss to give the right amount of sparkle to your pout.

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6 Expert Tips To Make Your Makeup Last Longer During Monsoon Season

Monsoon calls for fragrant breeze, dampened meadows, and much more. And, all this makes way for a great time to break the monotony and infuse splendour in your makeup too! But, the rainy season also brings patchy foundation, dripping mascara, smudging lip colour, and unmanageable hair.

Well, to prevent this, use these ultimate melt-proof makeup and beauty tips, to add a new zing to your look this monsoon season.

1. Waterproof base

The rainy season causes humidity in the atmosphere, which leads to sweating and dripping of makeup. Therefore, it is suggested to apply a waterproof base followed by patting on loose powder to set the makeup perfectly on your skin.

Smart Tip : You can also alternatively use a two-way cake as a quick substitute for waterproof makeup during monsoons. A two-way cake can be applied either with a damp sponge or just like a dry loose powder.

2. Ace that blush

It is also recommended to use a powder-based blusher to infuse a natural flush on your cheeks in this season of romance. You can try subtle shades of pinks and peaches, depending on which one suits you the best.

Smart Tip : Blending nicely is the key while using blush-on, for a soft and natural look.

3. Eye basics

Bright colours certainly look more beautiful during monsoons. So, when it comes to eye makeup, you can probably add some spark by using dazzling colours and let your eyes do all the talking. You can use shades such as bright pink, blue and orange.

Smart Tip : Using waterproof eye makeup basics (liner, kohl and mascara) are recommended in rainy weather to save your makeup from dripping away.

4. Permanent makeup effect

If re-touching the makeup of your eyes seems like a fussy-affair to you, go for permanent kajal (kohl) and eyeliner application, and say good bye to your woes. This will last for at least 10 to 15 hours and will keep your eye makeup worries at bay.

Smart Tip : Even if you apply permanent makeup, it will fade away by time. So, to make it last longer, avoid any exfoliation over the makeup area.

5. Neon bright

As neon shades are making their mark in the fashion circuit, they will be a hit during monsoon season too. Different bright shades of red, orange and pink are some of the most popular shades these days. You can use these bright colours to make your monsoon merrier.

Smart Tip : Such electrifying shades look great with neutral ones. So, when you apply a brigh neon-hued lipstick, make sure you keep rest of the makeup nude.

6. Hair woes

It is advisable not to leave your hair loose or open as far as possible. Your hair can get oily by mingling up with the rain-water and sweat, which will make them look tacky. It is best to tie them into a high pony or a mid-rise bun, to beat the heat and humidity. One may also go for a short haircut in order to make a better style statement this season.

Smart Tip : Using hair gels is not recommended because they may cause dandruff and hair fall during damp weather. Also, one should wash their hair regularly to do away with hair problems.

So ladies, keep these these stunning tips in mind this monsoon, and save your makeup from melting away. And, wish you a fun-filled and gorgeous monsoon season!

Article by– Ms. Bharti Taneja, Beauty Expert and Director of ALPS Beauty Clinics.

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Expert Beauty Advice On Things Brides Must Avoid Before Their Wedding

Amongst all those shopping sessions, planning stress and the festivities, a bride often tends to lose the glow of her face. The emotional outburst and endless responsibilities can often make her eat erratically and indulge in things that should actually be avoided at this time.

But, don’t worry. We are here to rescue you, before you cause any damage or harm to your bridal look. Let us reveal the actions that should be completely avoided by a would-be-bride.

1. Avoid waxing and bleaching together

This emerges as a very less known fact amongst the brides that, they should not get waxing and bleaching done on the same day.

• The minimum gap between both these sessions should be of 3 days; as both if implemented together, can cause rashes to your face and body.
• In fact, to even out the tone of your skin, bleach should be done three days before your marriage, during your pre-bridals.

Same goes for body scrubbing and polishing as well, which should also not be done with bleach. Have a long talk with your makeup artist before your pre-bridal session to know about all these in detail depending on your skin type.

2. Avoid cutting your hair too short

Though a nice hair cut is all welcomed on a bride, a cut too short is still not advisable. Moreover, as a bride is most likely expected to don a braid or bun on her wedding, this may not be perfectly possible if she has a shorter mane.

So, in order to avoid the difficulty for your hair-stylist on your D-day, it is better to keep you hair long so that they adapt to any style you choose for your hair. Remember, tresses are known to add towards a bride’s further beauty, so keep them longer to add oomph to your avatar.

3. Avoid indulging into experiments

As you head towards your nuptials, it is advisable for you to stay away from experimenting with new products; especially, creams, lotions and other skin-care products. Your skin may react adversely to such products and can cause skin-allergy to occur right before your wedding.

• To be on a safer side, you should think twice before switching on to any new brand or product.
• Also, if you wish to go for new products, then always thoroughly enquire whether they are dermatologically approved or not.

Of course, you may not like the idea of spoiling your wedding day look due to an allergy or infection caused by a certain product, right?

4. Avoid Junk Food

You are what you eat! The more greasy and unhealthy food you eat, the more likely it is to take a toll on your skin and make it appear unhealthy. Also, junk-street food can become a major cause of weight gain, which might cause your wedding attire to get tight when the day arrives.

Besides, the street food that we often end up eating when in a hurry, lacks hygiene and hence makes you prone to diseases like, upset stomach, fever, etc. Therefore, you should cut back on the samosas and the burgers, and include more salads and veggies in your meals to turn yourself into a healthy and glowing bride.

5. Avoid Stress

It is understandable that the never-ending shopping list and other tasks of your wedding might often give you ample reasons to worry. But, taking too much stress won’t help the problem either. Extreme stress can cause acne and blemishes to find a place on your face. It is advisable to reduce stress.

Listening to soothing music would certainly relax your nerves while making you stress-free. Just remember, your trousseau and jewellery will only make you look good if you would feel the happiness from inside. So, it is advisable to stay away from tension as being happy is the simplest, safest and fastest route to the beautiful skin.

6. Avoid Excessive Sun-Exposure

Even if you have been ignoring this aspect since long, now is the time for you to make it a point to protect yourself from the sun. One of the primary sources of skin damage is the exposure of skin to harmful rays. During the afternoon when the sun’s rays are most powerful, try staying indoors by postponing your shopping plans to evening. Sun has ultraviolet light rays which eventually make way for sun burn, wrinkles, freckles, spots and more.

Therefore, apply sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 along with PA++ every time you go out to shop. The results will be clearly visible on the most important day of your life – for sure!

So, with your wedding being around the corner, avoid getting into anything that can cause a problem for your bridal look. As we said before, always have a long talk with your makeup artist on a list of do's and don'ts that you must follow before your wedding day, based on your skin type and skin condition.

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5 Hottest Bridal Beauty Trends For This Wedding Season

It is rightly said that the only thing which is constant in life is ‘change’. As it is an inevitable part of everybody’s life, we do witness change every now and then in various aspects of life. Bridal trends being no exception, also do change every year. And, why not? After all, every bride wants to look not only her best, but also better than the rest of the brides she has seen in the past.

If you are also going to get married this year, and want to look your best on the most special day of your life, then here are some of the best bridal beauty tips for you. You will not only find the latest bridal makeup trends, but also some must-have products as well as pre-bridal tips. So, here is what you have to do look flawless on your wedding day.

1. Colour Splash

This wedding season is all about the ‘tints of neon’. Crimson red, orange, lilac, lavender, deep purple, etc., are very much in trend. Amidst the regular favourites like pink, red and orange, purple is making its mark as the favourite bridal colour. All these hot favourite shades having a flavour of ‘neon’ can be used either way- on your lips or on your eyes. Tinges of neon shades like, hot pink, poppy orange, glistening green, yelling yellow, etc., can also be a perfect choice for the bridal eye makeup. However, the colourful smokey look still remains the hot choice for eye makeup even in this season. Glitter is out, while shimmer is in fashion again. So, for a radiant makeup base, foundations having sheen can be chosen to infuse a fresh glow on your face.

2. Style Your Tresses

Hairstyles that exhibit a lot of volume on your tresses are quite hit these days. In addition, huge accessories are being preferred by Indian Brides. Tamed hairs are now a passé, and the brides prefer messy look instead. This is because it makes them look naturally gorgeous. Fusion braids, i.e., the braids that combine two styles are also being preferred a lot these days. Some of these mix-n-match braids include- reverse French braid, four or five pleated braid with fishbone tail, ball braids with Swarovski crystals, etc.

3. Bridal Essentials

Despite taking care of everything, some or the other hassle might still occur on your wedding day. These troubles might be inevitable, but for some of those, there are at least some quick fixes. You must carry a lip colour, blush, kohl, and blotting paper to the wedding venue, so as to avoid any last minute goof up happening to your makeup. In addition to saving you from any problem, these things will help you to keep your makeup fresh all the time.

4. Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments

Extreme peeling is not recommended before your wedding. Still, one may opt for regular lasers and masks sittings at an expert salon to wave of her skin worries. These treatments are known to regenerate the skin sans any side effects– so they are safer to be undergone. One such treatment is ‘microdermabrasion’. It is an assorted skin treatment for brides who possess strong tanning or scars. But, make sure to visit a reliable cosmetic clinic for any such thing, so as to stay safe from infections, allergies, and more.

5. Nail art for Gorgeous Hands

Opt for funky nail art to show-off your lovely hands at your wedding. These days, French nails, 3D nail art with Swarovski crystals, and other nail accessories like, pearls, stones etc., are seen to be making waves. You can also try the latest soak-off nail-paints that last for longer duration.

While a lot of things are just so new in this wedding season, the basics remain the same. So, play around with colours for your makeup, or go all wild with your hairdo; but do not forget some old school rules to make your wedding day a hassle free and memorable affair.

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Expert Tips On How To Choose The Right Foundation

Picking up the correct shade as well as type of foundation is a must for every bride to flaunt a flawless face on her wedding day. However, it is quite a tricky thing for most women to find the right foundation for themselves. In fact, not many brides know the right tricks to choose an “ideal” foundation.

Well, if you also face tough time while selecting the right foundation for yourself, then it is time to shed all your worries. Here are a few fantastic tips to figure out a perfect foundation shade as well as type, so that you never go wrong again!

Choosing foundation according to skin type

Oily Skin : As your skin already secretes enough oil, try avoiding oil-based foundations. Such foundations can cause bleeding of makeup and make your face look patchy. Instead, you can go for oil-free or matte formulations for a flawless finish of makeup. Also, you should remember to set the base with a matching or transparent compact powder to look gorgeous all day long.

Dry Skin : This type of skin is always in the need of extra moisture. Therefore, it is advisable to go for the ones enriched with moisturisers. Such foundations will help you to cover all the flaws of your face while adding the much-needed moisture at the same time. In case you want light coverage, a tinted moisturiser is the best bet for you. On the other hand, go for oil-based or creamy foundations if you require heavy coverage.

Normal Skin : If you have such a skin type, you are indeed blessed as your foundation choice may range variously from tinted moisturizer to the mineralised bases. Just choose the one depending upon the occasion as well as the type of coverage (light or heavy) you want, and you are good to go.

Tricks to choose the right shade

Selecting a suitable shade of foundation can be cumbersome and tricky. Hence, it is preferable to not solely depend upon the lighting of the cosmetic store you are buying the product from. Rather, you should try your shade in daylight. You may try and test the foundation shade by applying it on the skin between your thumb and the index finger.

And, if that still does not satisfy you, then you can apply the foundation on your cheeks and see if it is matching with your skin tone. You can even click pictures after applying the foundation and see how it will look in pictures.

These days, many reputed cosmetic brands provide a free facility of makeup-trials to their clients. In this, they implement full makeup on you, to check its suitability. You can certainly opt for such brands for choosing a correct shade of foundation for yourself.

Choosing foundation according to weather

Another important factor to keep in mind while choosing your foundation is the weather. No matter how good makeup you apply on your face, it will just not work for you if you would not act weather-wise. So, for all those who are unaware what goes well with which weather, here is a piece of information. A tinted moisturizer is a good option for winters, while mousses or soufflé are considered best for the summer season.

So, it is time to keep all your worries related to the first step of applying makeup at bay, as you have this wonderful guide with you. And as they say, ‘a good beginning makes a good ending’, you certainly will look your best on the most important day of your life.

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