Top Ten Wedding Hair & Make-up Mistakes

When getting ready for the big day many brides make the mistake of over doing the hair and make-up or under doing the hair and make-up. You want to be able to look back on photos years to come and not say to yourself what the hell was I thinking.We cam eup with the top ten lists of Wedding hair and make-up mistakes to avoid.

10.Too Much Make-up and Too Much Products
You want to stay away from overly heavy make-up and hair that won't move. On your wedding day less if more. You don't wnat to walk down the isle looking like a las vegas show girl.

9.Stuck on Trends
You want to stay away from trends crazy and colorful trnds. Bright colorful make-up, over exagerated updos, over the top braids ext. Unless your a gypsy that is...

8.Stay True to You
Go with a style that represents who you are, not what you want to prove to people. In otherwards you don't want to go with an over the top high fashion look if you are a simple girl. Or make it a whole production. Remember why you are there to get married.

7.Look Alikes
You don't the wedding party to be confused on who is actually getting married. The bridal party should look different from the bride. An understated different. If the bride in going simple, the bridal party shold be even more simple.

6.Forcing the Unwilling
Try not to over do a bridal party look with someone who isn't comfortable dressing up and getting dolled up. With these friends and fmily, simple is better. Let their personality show.

5.Change is good, just not before your wedding
Don’t try to tackle too many changes and repairs just before your wedding day. One week before the big event is not the ideal time to try a new hair color, get peels, teeth whitening, or different types of tans. You may end up with color you hate, acne flair-ups, sore gums or blotchy tan marks.

4.Don't Over shine your hair or over gloss your lips



The last thing you want on yur wedding day it to look greasy and over gloss your lips. You want to avoid looking greasy on camera.

3. Don't Overshine

Many brides want a “dewey” shining cheek. Careful because it can look super oily in photos. Opt with a small bit of highlighting on cheekbones or eyes, but not your entire face. This is the time to ditch the mineral makeup look as well - shimmer is not your friend for pictures. Pro brands are your friend and a professional makeup artist will know these particular brands (not retail, generally).

2.Un Touch-Able

Any great makeup artist will tell you that you do need a touch up or two. You will need blotting papers or powder to control face shine before photos, lipstick to reapply. Have a designated "beauty helper" to keep an eye out for you if they see you may need a little something and touch up.

1.Don't Forget your Stylist

We get a lot of last minute, frantic wedding day makeup inquiries. Please look at least 6 months ahead or so to find and book your wedding makeup artist and hairstylists - if you're spending a small fortune on wedding photos - do hire a professional to be a part of your "team". Compared to florals - which don't last past the week (don't get me wrong, florists are essential too) - your makeup and hair will be showcased in your photos for life. Just a consideration. :)

Clark Russsell Salon offers great packages for brides and bridal parties. Call ahead though.... we book up fast!


Check back on the next blog when we talk about adding extensions and hair accessories to your look!