Wedding Makeup Myths Busted

Nedding Makeup MYTHS BUSTED Myjth You need to wear heavy makeup for it to be seen in the photographs. Most wedding photography is done in natural light and so you do not need to worry about the flash bleaching out your makeup. Skin should look fresh and natural on your wedding day, not caked in unnecessary layers of excessive makeup! FACT Myth Primers and moisturisers work in the same way. Primers help in the easy application of makeup and can aid longevity. It is applied after moisturising and before applying foundation. Primers can help smooth large pores, hydrate skin and control oil. FАCT Myjth You need to wear heavy makeup to make it last all day. Longevity of makeup is much more complicated than just piling it on. It is a FАСT combination of a number of different factors such as the correct skin prep, high quality products and skilled application. Red lipstick doesn't work for everyone FACT Anyone can rock red lipstick with the right shade! Choose a tone that compliments the undertones in your skin so you don't look washed out! Myth Makeup causes breakouts. The main reason behind breakouts after FACT makeup application is an improper cleansing regime, sleeping with makeup on and using unclean makeup brushes. Myjh You don't need a makeup trial prior to the wedding day Trials are really important to try out the kind of look you want and make sure that you feel comfortable with what youư've chosen and make sure it's the right look for you. You will be able to make adjustments and tweaks so that you are completely happy with the finished look. Stress levels can be high on the morning of a wedding and so knowing you will love your makeup on the day will be one less thing to worry about! FACT Mythi False lashes don't look natural FACT Individual lashes are perfect for a more natural and subtle enhancement of your own lashes. They make a huge difference without looking over the top. They are also very comfortable to wear for the whole day! Aglönishing fadtz About Makeup WEARING EXPENSIVE MAKEUP USED TO BE AGAINST THE LAW. "Lex Oppia" was a law established in Roman times that restricted expensive "designer" makeup items and fragrances imported from China, Germany and Gaul. It was abolished 20 years later. QUEEN ELIZABETH II COMMISSIONED HER OWN SIGNATURE LIP SHADE. The soft red-blue was made to match her coronation robes at the 1952 ceremony. It was named "The Balmoral Lipstick," after her Scottish country home. LIPSTICK USED TO BE MADE WITH CRUSHED JEWELS. Ancient Mesopotamian women used to crush semi-precious jewels and use them to decorate their lips. Lipsticks have been made with everything from red beetles to fish scales! THE TREND OF TANNED, GOLDEN SKIN WAS AN ACCIDENT. In the 1920s, Coco Chanel, the famous fashion designer, got sunburn while visiting the French Riviera. When she arrived home, the sunburn had faded into a tan and her fans started adopting the look hoping to emulate the luxurious lifestyle of the rich! IN THE ILOOS, "BEAUTY IS PAIN" HAD A WHOLE DIFFERENT MEANING. Pale, untouched-by-the-sun skin was all the rage for the women of the 15th century. Women who were not naturally gifted with a porcelain complexion would do everything from blood-letting to using leeches! How to Avoid the Biggest Budal Hair Mitakes DON'T BE TOO EXPERIMENTAL The wedding day is not the time to experiment with length, style or texture that you have never worn before. You need to feel like "you" on your wedding day! DON'T FORGET ABOUT YOUR HAIR TYPE When looking for hairstyle inspiration it is important to keep in mind the type of hair you have. For example if you have thin hair, try not to choose something that is really full and voluminous as you may be disappointed that your hair did not achieve the same look. It is important when creating a hairstyle that you HAVE YOUR STYLE OF keep in mind what your dress looks like. For example, the neckline of the dress may suit an up-do rather than having your hair down, or the dress may have some beautiful detail that you don't want your hair to cover. DRESS IN MIND DON'T GET A LAST MINUTE CUT Get a haircut 4 - 6 weeks before the wedding day. Blunt, freshly cut ends can sometimes rebel and be hard to style. DON'T FORGET TO CONSIDER THE FRONT look head on, such as whether you'd like to keep When looking at pictures of hairstyles, they are often just of the back of the head. Think about how you would like the style to your parting or have loose curls framing the face. DON'T HAVE FRESHLY Although tempting, hair is best styled on "day old WASHED HAIR hair" as freshly washed hair can be too soft and silky and therefore hard to work with. LAUREN WEDDING HAIR & MAKEUP London www.weddinghairandmakeupbylauren.co.uk