101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding - Part 8: Hair and Makeup -

Part 8: Wedding Hair & Makeup

Part 8 of our 101 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding is about cutting your bridal hair and make-up budget.

Bridal Hair & Makeup

64. Have a friend do hair and make up – Instead of hiring a professional to do your hair and make up, you can take a more DIY approach. Many people are often best at putting on their own makeup and know exactly how they like it.  Or, if your wedding is in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange or San Bernardino California county, take advantage of Bridal ‘N Beauty’s FREE professional bride’s makeup.

65. Go to a local cosmetology school – Consider getting your hair and makeup done at a cosmetology school instead of a licensed professional. These students are often just as good and will put extra effort into their work to impress their instructors.

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Bridal Makeup - Traditional vs. Airbrushed

Selecting the right type of makeup for your wedding day

Airbrushed Bridal Makeup

Selecting a makeup artist can be a big decision for many brides. A growing trend that seems to keep popping up in bridal forums is air-brushed make up. This type of make up has been used for years in television and movies. Now, the tricks of the stars can be yours. But is it worth the price?

Advantage of Air Brushed Make up

Air brushed make up definitely has some advantages over traditional makeup. This unique method provides an almost flawless look that should last up to 16 hours without the need for touch-ups. Air brushing can cover anything from freckles and fine lines to scars and spider veins. It can even cover tattoos. Because this method can be applied not only to your face, but to your entire body, this may be an ideal choice if you have noticeable flaws you want to hide, or if you don’t think that tattoo on your back will look so great with your backless dress. An important factor to note is that air-brushed makeup is typically only used to provide a foundation. Lip and eye color will be added in a more traditional way. Since air-brushed makeup can run up to $300 it’s important to decide if a flawless foundation is this important to you. If you are blessed with clear, smooth, skin, then airbrushing is probably not your best makeup choice. [Read more]

How to Look Radiant on Your Wedding

Radiant Bride

Every bride wants to look radiant and beautiful on her wedding day. There are some simple tricks that will keep you glowing and gorgeous. Follow this easy plan for a flawless wedding look.

A Few Months Before the Wedding
Don’t leave your entire beauty routine until the last minute. You should sit down a few months before your wedding and plan a routine to stay healthy and in shape. Planning a wedding can be a very stressful time, so avoid the pitfalls of getting too stressed out, such as eating lots of sugary and salty foods, or spending too much time on the couch with magazines, books, and to do lists when you could be out and about. [Read more]