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The Citizen, 2015-02-26, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015. Wedding beauty dos and don’ts MS –All eyes are on the bride and groom on their wedding day. Feeling beautiful and dapper can boost a couple’s confidence and ensure they look back on their wedding photographs and videos with pride. Certain beauty basics and makeup and hair strategies can help any bride look spectacular on her wedding day. The following are some dos and don’ts of wedding day beauty preparations. • DO employ the services of a professional hairstylist and makeup artist. Professionals have the experience and tools of the trade to help you to look your best. From contouring to make your face seem slimmer to enlarging the appearance of small eyes, some tricks of the trade are best left to the pros. • DON’T forget to schedule a trial run. Make this appointment several months before the wedding day so you have ample time to work with your stylists and experiment with colours and hair arrangements to fit your personality and the style of your gown. Take plenty of pictures and notes so you will remember what needs to be on hand for the wedding day. • DO allot enough time for the wedding day beauty appointment. If you will be going to a salon, block out two or more slots instead of one. This way the stylist does not overbook and will not feel rushed. Many brides opt to have stylists come to their homes. There may be an extra charge for this service, but it may be well worth the cost. • DON’T make any drastic changes to your appearance right before the wedding. This includes changing your hair colour or texture, extreme tanning, using coloured contact lenses or chopping off all of your hair. It’s better to wait until after the wedding to change your style. • DO bring a veil, headpiece, hair extensions and any other accessories to your hair consult. This enables the stylist to practise working with these items. • DON’T tweeze or wax brows too close to the start of the ceremony. Redness and swelling are common side effects of tweezing and waxing, and they can be difficult to mask with makeup. Instead, take care of hair removal a day or two prior to the wedding. • DO exfoliate your skin prior to the wedding. This doesn’t necessarily mean you should endure a harsh fruit acid peel or another procedure. You can exfoliate with a gentle washing of your skin with a nubby washcloth to remove any dryness and errant flakes. Moisturize well to ensure a smooth     The start to every brilliant wedding                                 artThe s Engra     y brilliant wervvet to eevar ddi PWWving     eddinilliant wwe wllery Jarty Gifts     edding       Engra eWWe       aredding PPaWWe,vingg,Engra aWWaedding Bands &        wllerywllery,e JJe,rty Giftss, ord Crystal.aterffo     11 Veterans Rd., Wingham, Ontario N0G 2W0 For an appointment call: Crystal Devlin or Laura Bridge 519-357-2211 Specializing in: ❣ manicures ❣ pedicures ❣ gel, acrylic & shellac nails ❣ massage (incl. hot stone) Crystal’s Aesthetics ❣ paraffin wax treatment ❣ facials & make-up application ❣ lash & brow tinting ❣ full & part body waxing 2015 Wedding Showcase Brussels Legion Hall Ideal for smaller gatherings - fully licensed - catering available - hardwood dance floor - full kitchen - air conditioned - seats 150-175 comfortably 519-887-6562 Solo violin, string duets, trios and quartets Add a touch of class to your wedding! Call Cappy for your free estimate 519-440-2417 We will travel! Look your best The importance of beauty on your wedding day cannot be overstated. Here are some tips to make sure you look your best on the day you walk down the aisle. (MS photo) Continued on page 18