Beauty

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Beauty

Ask a professional for help, but make sure you still look like yourself on your wedding day. That’s the top tip from Norfolk’s beauty salons and make-up artists, who have plenty of advice and help for the bridal party.

“If you normally wear lots of make-up and bright eye shadow then do the same for your wedding, but if you usually have a natural look, keep it that way,” advises make-up artist and beautician Vicky Watts, of Pure Bliss beauty salon, Norwich.

Do arrange to have your make-up done professionally on the day, and why not that of your bridesmaids too? It’s one thing you won’t have to worry about and the make-up artist will know exactly how much to apply to ensure you look fantastic but still like yourself.

Be prepared, too, by eating, drinking and sleeping properly in the months leading up to the wedding in order to give your skin a healthy glow.

If you can, have a series of facials to get your skin in tip-top condition, and try out everything you are planning for the day well in advance, from eyelash tinting and eyebrow shaping to a manicure and fake tan, to ensure that you like the look.

Always have a trial make-up session and be honest; if you don’t like the look they’ve created, say so. That way they can practise until you are happy.

A concealer stick, lip gloss and light, reflective powder are handy for touching up make-up on the wedding day itself.

But, more importantly, take the easiest step to glowing beauty – relax and smile!