Creating the perfect you

I think the first thing you really have to consider with hair and beauty is whether you want to go down the aisle as yourself or as a completely different version of you. I have been talking to two brides recently and the one wanted to be entirely natural while the other is going to be a 'princess' for the day!

To achieve a natural look I would still recommend having a hairdresser and beautician to hand, as you really deserve the pampering on your special day, but go to see them looking your best, in terms of your hair and make-up. Make the hair dresser aware that this is how you would like to look and they will then suggest how to just add that bit of glamour. My 'natural' friend wanted to have her hair in a bun, which is her usual look, so the hair dresser, having been told the dress was inspired by classical grecian statues decided to tease some of the hair out of the bun for ringlets. Her make-up was minimal as her beautician advised a fake tan which she appiled a week before.

My 'Princess' bride has had her hair high lighted and extensions put in in the last few weeks, ready for the wedding in August. I would say if you are going to have something really 'new to you' done, to get it early so you have time to consider it - just incase!