How to Plan and Start a Wedding Beauty Preparations
Bridal Preparation – One Month Before the Wedding
Skin Care
You should avoid trying any new products or treatments in the weeks leading up to your wedding day to avoid irritation or flare-ups.
Use sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn.
Hair Care
You should avoid trying any new products or treatments in the weeks leading up to your wedding day to avoid irritation or flare-ups.
Bridal Preparation – One Week Before the Wedding
Final Facial
Consult your beautician and salon before you do your final facial. The ideal time to get your final facial before the wedding is one week before the wedding. We highly recommend the Sothy’s facial which is available at several salons islandwide or a facial that will focus on skin hydration and health. Make sure you do not use any products that you haven’t used previously and make sure to avoid any skin peeling skin care products.
Hair Colour Prep
You’ll need to speak to your hair stylists and bridal designer/bridal HMUA before making any drastic changes to your hair style or hair colour. We suggest that you get your roots coloured to match your skin tone and wedding dress. Do not forget to book your hairstylist at least 6 days before the wedding day and notify him on your upcoming nuptials.
Full Body Waxing
Make an appointment with your waxing specialist for a full body waxing (with Brazilian waxing) to make you confident and comfortable on your wedding day. In case you have had irritations and rashes in the past, consult your dermatologist, beautician and wax specialist before waxing. It is recommended that you take a ‘piriton’ just before your waxing appointment to reduce any complications. If you have waxed before, waxing two to three days before the big day is ideal.
Getting Your Nails Done
Make an appointment beforehand with your preferred nail salon to do your acrylic nails or gel nails, manicure and pedicure. We recommend that you get your nails done 1 or 2 day prior to your wedding day to avoid any complications.
Bridal Preparation – Day Before the Wedding
Relax
Your big day is in a day! You will be super excited, nervous and stressed. And for you to enjoy your wedding day your body must be relaxed, calm and stress-free. Here are a few recommendations to help you relax:
- Head, back and foot massage at the Spa
- Attend a restorative yoga session
- A nice evening nap
Quote:
“Since I wholeheartedly trusted my wedding planner, Akwel Events to take care of all the tasks and necessary details that should be looked into the day before the wedding, I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day!”. – Wasana Gunasekara
Eat Healthy
Do not starve yourself the day before your wedding. Keep in mind to eat healthy meals and snacks to refrain yourself from feeling bloated. Below are a few foods and drink to help reduce bloating:
- Avocado
- Yogurt
- Green Tea
- Oats
- Apple
- Bluberries
- Watermelon
Other ways to reduce bloating:
- Eat slowly
- Limit carbohydrate intake
- Limit processed food
For the best advice relating to eating habits and health and fitness, refer to dietician and fitness instructor.
Skin Care
Use products to keep your skin fresh and hydrated. You can use a well-recommended overnight repair cream (that you have used before) and a good day cream with hydration and sun protection. Don’t forget to apply cream on your neck, back, hands, legs and feet as well.
White Jasmine – Skin Care Essential Set – Spa Ceylon
Virgin Coconut – Night Repair Face Treatment Oil Set – Spa Ceylon
Good Night’s Sleep
A goodnight’s sleep of 8 hours is vital to keep you relaxed and refreshed for your big day. You can drink a cup of green tea or Chamomile Tea if it helps you sleep.
Written By – Wasana Gunasekara (Model / Lecturer)