Bridal Beauty Four Ways

Posted on 24 April, 2017

Searching for bridal beauty inspo? We’ve got it…no matter what your aesthetic.

Ultra Mod

MAKEUP by Vendulka Wichta || HAIR by Jess Baczynski || MODEL Samantha Farrow at Devojka Models || Flowers Moxom + Whitney

BEAUTY

You glow, girl!

This look is for the ultra-chic bride, one who is up to date with current trends and wants to be bold and fashionable, but soft and timeless all at once. It’s a modern take on the classic nude eye that brides opt for, creating a ‘halo’ effect with darker colours surrounding a pop of shimmer on the lid. Although this look is modern, it isn’t too harsh which allows wedding photos to stand the test of time.

HAIR

Effortless elegance.

The mixture of soft textures and the right level of messiness is a take on a classic look. Fresh flowers are a modern alternative to traditional head pieces and veils. To achieve Sam’s look, prep dry hair with Kevin Murphy Anti.Gravity and blow dry in. Using the GHD Creative Curl Wand, set the hair on a diagonal to create a soft finish.

Through the top section, use the wand to direct all the curl backwards to help create height. Spray lightly with Eleven Australia’s Give Me Hold Flexible — it will allow you to still brush and play. Use your fingers to ‘brush’ the curl out to create a soft wave, then twist and pin either section of hair next to the ear low on the back of the head. Twist the remaining hair into itself and pin to chosen side. Incorporate top section.

I recommend using a little texture powder or dry shampoo to give some texture and height to the hair. Finish off with a stronger hold hairspray such as the L’Oreal Professional Air Fix and place flowers where desired.

Romantic

MAKEUP by Jacqui Scott || HAIR by Peter Magro at Pony & Pins || MODEL Beth Dabin

BEAUTY

Soft and sultry.

This look is soft and pretty, with tones of pink, pastel and a rose matte coloured lip. To create this look, after applying foundation use a highlighter pen on the places you want to draw attention to. Sweep it above the cheekbone, along the brow bone and down the centre of your nose.

Apply blush using a contoured angle brush to sculpt cheekbones. Make eyebrows stand out using short dash-like strokes to mimic your natural hairs, softly filling in any sparse areas with a pencil.

Softly define the eye using minimal eyeliner and finish with coatings of mascara – no false lashes necessary!

HAIR

Va va volume. 

This soft look is great for spring or autumn when the air is dry and it’s not too hot. To start, use a volumnising mouse on the roots when hair is wet, then dry the hair. Once hair is dry, divide locks into three sections: the top of the head, temple to temple, and ear to ear.

Clip away the top two sections and start curling the ear to ear section first. When you are done with this section, move on to the temple to temple section and finally, to the top of your head.

To curl, use a curling iron or flat iron with ideally a 1 1/2 inch barrel size – the bigger the barrel, the looser the curls. Don’t comb your curls out with your comb or brush – instead, gently pick through your curls with your fingers and gently tousle the ends.

This style is truly the greatest way to show off luscious locks and add a little cover to the shoulders if you feel naked in a strapless.

Vintage Boho

MAKEUP by Katie Saarikko || HAIR Julie Okely ||MODEL Emily Tokić at Haus Models

BEAUTY

Subtlety is key.

For a soft yet radiant makeup style for your wedding day, you can’t go past a vintage boho look. To create this look we have used a satin finish foundation to show off the bride’s youthful glow without creating flashback during photography.

Accentuate features using a palette of soft pinks, mauvey purples and creamy browns. We’ve used a natural wispy false lash to thicken the bride’s lashes and make them stand out from a distance.

Lips should be luscious and soft – apply a touch of cream highlighter to the centre of the bottom lip to enhance fullness.

Pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, drawn up towards the temple, will add a pop of colour.

HAIR

Vintage with a twist.

To create this boho look, start by making sure your hair is fully dry and clean, then lightly spray with a working styling spray such as Zero by Silky’s Cult Hairspray.

Section the hair by creating a large rectangle on the side of your head – this is the section you need to crimp. Once crimped, braid the section loosely to give the illusion that you are wearing a headpiece. You can decorate this section with glitter, beads or flowers.

Secondly, section the hair across the head, leaving a section at the nape to curl first. Twist the hair in the opposite direction you will be curling with the rod (or tong).

Using your medium rod or tong, curl the hair around it to set a nice medium curl, working your way all over the head. Once you have pinned your braid in place, use your fingers to comb through the hair and loosen the curls.

Gothic Romance

MAKEUP by Telisa Peizley at Browlab || HAIR by Lexi Bannister || MODEL Katherine Wu at Haus Models

BEAUTY

Bold Brows. 

Statement brows have become commonplace on the catwalk and we are loving the strong, straight lines and lifted tails. This trend can be translated by dropping your natural arch and softly lifting the tips of your tails to achieve a straighter brow that will ultimately lift your facial features.

A quality brow fill product or regrowing your natural brows can assist in a softer facial landscape.

Going Goth.

Make a statement and add a little drama to your day with some seriously lush lips. Deep-coloured lips will add life to your face, intensifying the colour of your eyes and defining your lip line.

Quick tips for some love struck lips include exfoliating, moisturising and lining before applying lipstick. These will not only guarantee a smoother application but also longer wear. Our current faves are Jeffree Star, Model Rock and Bite Beauty!

#doyouevenlift. 

Choose your statement features and keep the rest simple — we went bold with the brows and lips and left the eyes muted but still wide awake with a pair of fluffy falsies. Not all faux lashes have to be OTT — we love using them to define the eyes.

If the idea of applying lashes makes you cringe then a lash lift is a great alternative that will give you that wide awake, doe-eyed flutter without the fuss.

HAIR

Blushing pink hair for the bride?

Why not?! To create this look, I braided the hair and pulled it out to give it texture. I then brushed the hair back into a low ponytail, spraying with hairspray to set it. This hair colour is fresh with a touch of edge – perfect for the bride who wants to stand out on her big day.

Photography by Martin Ollman.