With most states under lockdown and strict social distancing norms in place due to the pandemic, people are opting for intimate weddings, with only close friends and families in tow. That’s not all; the makeup-loving brides are also going one step further and doing their own wedding makeup. If you are one of them, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a few tips to help you prevent a makeup faux pas and look nothing but your best on the big day. Check ‘em out…
- 01. Pick a look you want to recreate
- 02. Practice, practice, practice
- 03. Choose the right products
- 04. Keep things simple
- 05. If possible, speak to a professional
01. Pick a look you want to recreate
Once you have decided to do your own wedding makeup, the first step is to scour the internet to shortlist some makeup looks that appeal to you. You can create a Pinterest board or save posts on Instagram to make sure that your references are handy. Also, make sure to watch lots of bridal makeup tutorials to pick up some handy tips and tricks that will help you nail the look in one go.
02. Practice, practice, practice
But simply narrowing down a look and watching videos won’t be enough. To avoid any disappointments on the wedding day, make sure to practice recreating the look several times in advance. This will help you pre-decide exactly what you want your wedding makeup to look like (you don’t want any surprises there); it will also help you recreate the same look in a short period on your big day.
03. Choose the right products
No matter what kind of bridal makeup you prefer, it is essential to understand that your wedding makeup needs to be a little ‘extra’ than your everyday makeup. Plus, apart from being photographed all day, things also get a bit emotional, and your makeup needs to be able to sail through most of this intact. And unfortunately, your everyday makeup products may not do the best job. Ensure you do thorough research before choosing your makeup products as they can completely change your makeup game.
04. Keep things simple
Even if you absolutely love experimenting with the latest makeup trends, it is best to stick to tried-and-tested classic bridal makeup looks for the D-Day. The reason being that you don’t want to look at your wedding pictures 10 to 20 years from now and regret the look. So stick to the classics for the big day, and you can always play around with trendier looks for the other functions.
05. If possible, speak to a professional
If you want to completely avoid any last-minute makeup mishaps, we would highly recommend that you consider speaking to a professional wedding makeup artist. This is because wedding makeup is different from regular makeup and can give rise to a million doubts. So reach out to a professional MUA to clear all your doubts for a hassle-free experience on your wedding day.
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Written by Urvi Dalal on May 28, 2021
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!