Best Indian Bridal Make Up Tips

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The wedding day is a day that all brides-to-be wait for eagerly and it is one the most beautifully significant days of a girl’s life. Wedding preparations at times begin even before the D-day has been fixed and after the fixing of the date, the real last minute hustle and bustle begins.

However, despite the fact that preparations for the ceremony may be well planned, elaborate and detailed, a very important aspect from the perspective of the bride is her dress and makeup for the D-day. No matter how exhaustive all other preparations may be, the bridal dressing up is a crucial aspect of any wedding and must be thought out and planned accordingly instead of being left entirely for the eleventh hour.

An Indian wedding is usually a grand affair with the ceremony spanning over 2-3 days. Makeup and dress for the bride is usually done by makeup artists who are seasoned and know how to make the bride look her very best. However, at times the bride may want to do a few things on her own and she would need certain tips and tricks to look flawless on her wedding day. This article will deal with Indian bridal makeup tips to help the bride in preparing for the one of the most important days of her life.

Since an Indian wedding often depends on the cultural community that the bride and groom belong to, the weddings differ in terms of the rituals and the performing of the ceremony and also the way the bride is dressed. However, there are certain makeup fundamentals that apply to all Indian bridal get ups and these are elaborated in this article.

Indian bridal preparations before the D-day

For a bride to be able to look her best on her wedding day, there are some steps that can be followed before the D-day to pave the way for the final makeup on the D-day.

Firstly, the skin and hair are the most important factors and need to be taken care of for at least four to six weeks before the actual day. The bride needs to drink lots of water, fruits and vegetable and avoid as many oily or junk food products as one can. Drinking lots of water helps to rehydrate the skin and the fibre in fruits and vegetables make the skin look healthy and give it a fresh glow.

Secondly, getting enough sleep is also very important. One does not want to look tired with puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes on her wedding day. Therefore sleep must not be compromised in any way. Sleep also helps the body to relax which will only help the bride.

Thirdly, a regular skin care regimen needs to be worked out. This can be done with the help of beauticians or makeup artists. For the face, facials and scrubs whether of herbal products like fuller’s earth or at professional salons need to be done to tone up the face muscles and rejuvenate the skin to make it as radiant as possible.

Fourthly, avoiding and protecting oneself from the sun is very necessary since the bride would not want to look tanned and dull on her wedding day. If going out in the sun can not completely be avoided, using a good sunscreen is a must.

Fifthly, if the bride has a very taxing and stressful job, then the stress can show on her face if it is not dealt with properly. The bride can go for a soothing massage once a week to flex and relax the muscles and skin. Also, bathing in essential oils is a great stress reliever. One can also opt for an aromatherapy session before the wedding.

Last but in no way the least, the bride must decide on who she wants to be her makeup artist and be in constant touch with the makeup artist and talk about her dress and makeup and the beauty regimen she would need to follow till the D-day.

Indian bridal makeup preparations for the Wedding day

Firstly, the wedding dress or outfit and the jewelry need to be carefully selected because a lot of the make up to be done will depend on these. If the dress and jewelry are heavy then the make up needs to be subtle and soft while the make up can be more vibrant if the dress and the jewels are not too extravagant.

Also the time of the wedding has to be kept in mind with regard to the make up because heavy make up while good for the evenings is never preferable if the wedding is scheduled during the daytime. Another factor to be remembered is the season of the wedding, in winter; one can go for a more vibrant look while if the wedding is in the spring then a more muted look is best.

Secondly, little details go a long way and hence things such as the colour of the lip liner and that of the lipstick should match and the usual highlighting and contrasting of the eyes must be done with care. It is here that the makeup artists show their talent. One should stick to long lasting lipsticks. To add a touch of warm glow, bronzers can be used.

Thirdly, although the bride may want a heavy make up, it is always important to remember that the make up should not be overdone.

Fourthly, tissues, compact and lipstick can be kept handy for the bride to touch up the make up.

All in all, the basic make up tips of using highlighting and contrasting shades according to the skin tone and eye colour of the bride has to be kept in mind. Make up artists need to take note of these. Indian weddings are always bright and colouful and the bride need to look the most colourful of all. If these simple Indian bridal make up tips are remembered then the bride can surely be assured of looking gorgeous on the day of her wedding.

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