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Countdown To Your Wedding Day

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For a luminous complexion that offers you the perfect canvas for your wedding make-up, you need to get started on an effective beauty regime…now To ensure you wake up with healthy skin that’s glowing with vitality on your big day, invest in a skincare plan as soon as possible. The more effort you put in, the better the results. Here is a simple countdown to your big day that will help you get your glow on! THREE TO SIX MONTHS TO GO…. * Treat yourself to a monthly facial or use a deep-cleansing face-mask to rid your skin of toxins. Don’t worry if you get a few spots, it’s just your skin’s way of getting rid of impurities. Better now than on the day! * If you’re planning to wear strappy sandals, it’s important to look after your feet. Smooth them with a scrub or foot file to stop rough skin building up and moisturise them every night. * Get hands ready for that ring-on-finger moment by rubbing in cuticle cream every night to keep cuticles moisturised and healthy. And if you’re prone to weak or brittle nails, start applying a nail strengthener every couple of weeks. * Get your skin in peak condition for the honeymoon by dry brushing your body with a natural bristle brush once a week. Start at your feet and work upwards in long, firm strokes, then follow with a moisturising body lotion. * Get into a skincare routine you can realistically stick to using products that suit your skin. TWO MONTHS TO GO…. * It’s never too soon for a professional spa treatment to detox and de-stress. Things are only going to get more hectic so it’s worth making “me” time now! * Smooth your feet with a clay face-mask once a week. After rinsing, rub in a rich foot cream. You could also give them a gentle massage using a light oil. * It’s important to keep your skin hydrated especially if you work in air-conditioned offices. Keep a can of floral water at your workstation and spritz your face throughout the day to refresh and revive it. (Recommended: Rose Water) * Treat nails and cuticles to a hot wax conditioner to stimulate blood flow to the nail bed. * Get your body ready for your vacation afterwards by exfoliating with a scrub once a week then apply body lotion for touchable, smooth skin. ONE MONTH TO GO.… * Have a Makeup rehearsal run with your make-up artist to ensure you’re happy with the colours and style. This will ensure you are at least set on that large detail of the wedding day. * Plan a pampering night in. Run a bubble bath, light some candles, lock the door and forget any wedding anxieties. * Treat yourself to a nerve-calming aromatherapy facial at a salon to draw out toxins. * Get rid of dry skin from elbows, heels and ankles by exfoliating regularly. * Have your eyebrows professionally shaped using the art of Threading with a trusted Threading Specialist. That will make it easy to keep them tidy on the wedding day. THREE WEEKS TO GO… * Treat your body to a mineral-rich refining mud mask at home or at a spa. * Visit a sauna to give your skin an all-over deep cleansing TWO WEEKS TO GO… * Apply a treatment mask to your face when you’re in the bath. The steam will open up your pores and help the mask’s nutrients penetrate to the skin. ONE WEEK TO GO… * Relax as much as possible – stress does terrible things to your skin. Get a full body massage. * Book yourself in for a manicure and pedicure * Get your waxing done now to avoid redness and irritation. * Go for a very lightly applied fake tan a few days before your big day for a light golden glow that will look natural in your wedding pictures. THE BIG DAY! * Relax in a lovely bath * Thoroughly cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin. * ENJOY the experience of getting ready with Seema Haider and her team, have your makeup and hair professionally done. She will have you feeling relaxed and beautiful. Enjoy the experience of evolving into the most stunning version of yourself!

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Why Should I Hire a Makeup Artist for My Wedding?

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The most important day of your life is fast approaching. You are leaving single-dom behind to join your life with the life of that special, someone. The dress you found, is one in a million. The venue is the perfect location for you and your guests to share this wonderful day together. The Photographer has been given a large deposit to produce a record of this most memorable event. Long after the wedding is done, the food has been eaten, and the music has faded away, the pictures will remain to fill your memory with beautiful images…so then why would you leave the star of the show without her own star artist? What about the most important person…you? This is one of the most photographed days of your life. It stands to reason that you would want to look your absolute best. This is where the Professional Makeup Artist comes in. Simply put, professionally applied makeup will help complete the look you spent so many months pulling together. The right application of makeup that takes into consideration your unique features, can have surprising effects. Melding talent, skill, training and experience, Professional Makeup Artists together with a professional Photographer, can produce amazing results in your photographs. You know you have seen them, those wedding pictures with washed out, pasty brides. Dark circles, and eyes that disappear. Or what about the bride that thought that ‘something blue’ meant her eyeshadow? No amount of retouching can get rid of imperfections like these in your photographs, even with the most highly trained photographers. It is important to add that bridal makeup does not need to be applied with a heavy hand in order to appeal to the camera. As a matter of fact, professional makeup artists know how to use less product to produce more amazing results. Now with the addition of High Definition cameras it has become imperative for Artists to keep a close eye on technique and make the skin appear as natural and radiant as possible. High Definition cameras literally can not lie! For many brides-to-be, makeup application can be an area of “the unknown”. There are some that wear makeup daily, some that wear makeup occasionally and then the group of women that just don’t know what to do with makeup! Some of the questions that race through the mind of a bride-to-be are: What colours should I wear? How much makeup do I really need? How do I even put this on and where does it go? Sound familiar? This is why it is essential to enlist the services of not just any makeup artist, but the right one, one who will help you to achieve that unforgettable look you’re aiming for. So how can you tell the difference between an excellent Professional Makeup artist and a not so good one? Ask lots of questions! A professional makeup artist will pride him/herself on understanding makeup for photography (both colour and black and white) and videography. Don’t be afraid to ask your makeup artist about the types of projects they’ve worked on. Ask about sanitation. You want an artist who not only has a clean and neat appearance, but one who cleanses and sanitizes their hands, brushes and tools between clients. Furthermore, you want to know that the artist is using disposable sponges and mascara wands for each person. This can’t be stressed enough! Hygiene is of the utmost importance, but so is the art of listening. An excellent professional makeup artist will sit down with you to discuss your wants and needs, likes and dislikes of makeup. The relationship between the artist and their client is a very intimate one. This is one of the last people to be with you right before you walk down the aisle. They have been with you for hours and you may have confided in them as well, It is so important to find the one that will make you feel at ease. When you are finally in the artists chair ready for your trial, all that “listening” should be put to good use. At the end of your meeting and trial you should feel confident that this is the artist for you. Here is a summary of what to look for when searching for that perfect Professional Makeup Artist: Experience is very important! The more the better. Ask if the Artist sterilizes brushes between clients. Trial makeup applications are crucial and should be a deciding factor when choosing who you hire. What is involved in their trial? One thing that can distinguish a Professional Makeup Artist from a want-to-be is the use of formal contracts, a website, brochures and business cards, etc. While these items won’t provide any guarantee of skill level, they do represent a certain degree of investment in their craft. Finally, one of the biggest reasons to hire a makeup artist for your big day is because…It’s YOUR big day! You are the queen, the star and as such you should be treated with star status! Sit back and let the professionals take care of you. Best of luck to you all on your wedding day!

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