How to Prep Your Skin & Hair in the Weeks Before Your Denver Wedding
From the moment you said Yes to the moment you say I do, there’s a lot to prep and plan, right? Every detail coordinated to perfection—color scheme, cake, catering…invite list, THE DRESS, and tunes!
So of course you’re searching for a bridal makeup team in Denver that will make you look and feel your radiant best, to get you glammed on your BIG DAY.
But what about the days and weeks ahead? Is there anything you could or should do to contribute to the co-creative process? Pre-wedding skin & hair prep is a very important topic that we love to help our brides understand so that our wedding makeup artists can maximize their mastery when they’re with you.
There are a few factors to assess:
- Condition of your skin
- Hair length (now as well as desired for day-of)
- Hair color & maintenance
- Overall hair condition
- Spray tan or no?
- Will you need any dermatologist or esthetician appointments to address concerns?
- Do you have skin texture issues like acne scarring?
- Is your skin dehydrated, accentuating fine lines and wrinkles on your face?
Well, we have a trove of tricks that you can start implementing now for even more flawless day-of results.
Skin Prep Tips
Here are a few…
Regarding skin texture—protocols such as microneedling, skin peels, certain injectables, chemical exfoliants, and facials tailored to target specific issues.
Achieving truly healthy skin requires a more holistic approach than surface application and procedures only. The skin is indirectly but inexorably linked to the gut; therefore it manifests and exhibits a direct reflection of what’s going on inside. In other words: What you eat and drink is coming out of your pores…literally!
So paying extra close attention to what’s going into your body—nutrition & hydration especially in the weeks and months leading up to your BIG DAY—will help promote a more naturally vibrant, glowing, plump, and supple expression radiating from your body.
Another tip! We often notice our brides don’t typically use any sort of eye cream on a regular basis. Because the skin around the eyes is very delicate, it tends to show dehydration and sun damage faster than other areas; this can inhibit makeup application from going on smoothly.
"Eye cream is a simple prep practice with a payoff that can't be overstated or overlooked—you'll be glad your eyes gleamed so brightly in photos for years to come!"
Consider if your inspo pics portray a person with a deeper skin tone than yours. This definitely affects the overall makeup look, so we may advise you to get a spray tan in advance so that it translates more seamlessly, and the exact look you’re going for can be more easily achieved.
Lastly, a good exfoliation protocol keeps dry and dead skin at bay, and though it’s not necessarily skin prep, don’t forget to whiten your teeth if they tend toward a dull shade!
Hair Prep Tips for Planning your Denver wedding
We will assess if you need clip-in extensions to achieve the style you’re aiming for, and if you get regular color maintenance you will want to make sure you have your appointments timed out appropriately before the wedding so that your hair is most optimal on day-of to bullseye your desired look.
If your hair tends to be on the frizzy or dry side, a good clarifying shampoo to make sure your scalp is clean from build-up and some deep conditioning treatments are both highly suggested.
Finally, a trim might be necessary to even up any split ends and fine-tune your face framing pieces as the cherry on top of your dream bridal vision!
As you can see, there are many options to target pretty much any skin or hair condition to make sure everything is in good condition for Denver wedding. But along the way, our wedding makeup artists in Denver, CO are here to help advise and guide, to customize a step-by-step regimen just for you!
