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THE pretty brides of beauty guru Ricky Reyes sashay
in their prettiest curls this wedding season. Contrary to popular
belief, curls do not make brides look old. In fact, curls are this
season’s hottest styles for that all-important occasion in every
woman’s life—her wedding day.
“Curls are the in look for
today’s modern bride, they make you look unique, more
authoritative and truly special on your wedding day,” affirms
beauty Reyes.
Reyes warns though that stylists
and brides must know what type of curls fit their look. It is also
important to consider what time the wedding is to achieve maximum
effect both for hair and makeup, with all the lighting, the theme of
the wedding and the overall atmosphere of the special event.
Here are some more tips from
Ricky Reyes for the bride of 2007.
• Hair color. Have the hair
colored weeks before the wedding so the bride and the people close
to her will get used to the new color of her hair. It will also
prevent smear and stain on the gown. New colors like light coco
brown and chestnut brown suit brides of all types of complexion.
Brown hair is ideal so that when the light hits the face, the
bride’s face is softer and it glows.
• Soft curls are in! They make
the features of the bride softer and more feminine. They can be worn
in various styles too, depending on the age, height and complexion
of the bride. “The shorter the bride, the higher the hair can go
to add height, but this will also depend on the height of the
groom,” explains Reyes.
• Updo! Upswept, in a dainty
ponytail of curls, half ponytail with dangling curls, or some
playful kissme on the sides—all these give the bride a new look
that will surely make heads turn as she marches down the aisle.
China chop bangs are out!
• Test makeup. When you have
your test makeup, make sure that you have already colored and curled
your hair. The look on the test make up and the test photo should be
the closest to the look you will want to achieve on your wedding
day.
• Clean palate. The bride
should have a clean, fresh face and she can achieve this by
undergoing regular skin-care appointments months before the wedding.
Eyebrows too should be trimmed symmetrical, according to the shape
of the face.
• Makeup for morning weddings.
Use makeup that is on the light pink to the light brown shade. This
gives the bride the fresh glow that is ideal for morning weddings.
For darker complexions, light brown and mauve hues are recommended.
Red lipsticks are a big no-no!
• Makeup for afternoon
weddings. Brides should go for the dramatic, elegant look that fits
the bride’s change in aura as the sun lightens up. Light pink to
dark browns can come into play. Always remember to put shades of
pink under the eyebrows to separate them from the brown shade to
define the eyes and the brows. For brides with dark complexion,
glitters can help accentuate the afternoon glow.
• Makeup for evening weddings.
Browns and magentas are recommended for evening affairs because they
emphasize the features of the bride more.
• Accessories should be simple
especially for young brides. Young brides can get away with wearing
flowers on their hair. Brides in their twenties may wear a small
tiara for accent. Pearls and diamond studs are also very safe as
hair accessories. Gloves can also be used in late afternoon
weddings.
As a final tip, Ricky says,
“Remember that you are a bride and not a fashion model, so no
experimental hair do and makeup, please.”
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