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Beauty Tips from celebrity turned bridal make up and hair artists Gloss and Glam. These glossy girls know their stuff.

Skin: Any breakouts you see on your skin are the results of change that happens eight weeks prior to the breakout. Three months before your wedding you should formalize your skin plan. Stick to the plan and do not introduce any new products to the skin (this includes not just lotions, sunscreens, etc, but also fragrances and laundry detergents)

Tanning: I have met many brides that have chosen to go to the tanning salon before their wedding. ( I do not recommend this…its toxic for your skin) If you are going to go to a tanning salon please pick a spray tan, since it is not harmful to the skin. I recommend Mystic Level One. However tan you plan to be at your wedding should be the same level of tan you are at your wedding trial. If you are pale at your trial, and tan at your wedding, you will have changed your makeup look completely.

Hair: Every girl secretly wants Barbarella’s hair, right? To achieve volume and bounce in your hair, after you’ve round brushed the top section of your head, wrap it on a velcro roller (size depends on the length of your hair and how much wave you’d like to achieve) while it’s still warm and spray it lightly with a workable hairspray like Sebastian Reshaper Zero Gravity. Let it cool and set, then unroll it and finger comb. For a little extra oomph, you can heat the hair on the roller with your blowdryer and let it cool again.

Bachelorette Party!

When planning a New York City bachelorette party be sure to think outside the box. A fun thing to do is a scavenger hunt through the city. Another idea is a Gloss and Glam Beauty Party. Gloss and Glam parties are luxurious events that include makeovers, beauty trend classes, MAKE YOUR OWN lipstick, lip gloss, perfume, fragrance reed diffusers, organic lotions, or candles! Its truly a girls’ night out. Not only do you leave looking fabulous, you can leave with a look that’s truly you in your personalized lip color!

For more on Gloss and Glam check out their website, call 856.275.9608 or email makeupbynbr@gmail.com and if you’re feeling social check out their facebook page. For special promos mention Private Receptions in your email or phone call. Happy glamming!

*bride and groom photo by Danny Weiss

Blog by: Erica Whelan (Professional Make-up Artist)

Erica Whelan(left) & Bride (right)

The Dress! The Dress! The wedding dress may be the star of the event, but its supporting players, hair & make-up, are an integral part of making “the dress” the showstopper it was meant to be.

Determining what to do about your hair & make-up on your wedding day is often one of the last steps in the planning process. At this point most or your entire wedding budget has been spent and you are looking to save money wherever you can. I am here to advise you that you should not skimp when it comes to having your hair and make-up professionally done. We live in a celebrity-obsessed culture where TV shows such as The Rachel Zoe Project or magazines such as US Weekly teach us about red carpet style. From these resources we have learned that it takes a village to put together an overall look. There is no difference between a red carpet event and your wedding day. The goal is the same – to show everyone the best possible version of you!

What a Great Make-up Artist and Hairstylist Can Provide on the Wedding Day…

Most of us who work in the bridal industry also freelance in the editorial world. We spend a lot of time working on photo shoots. We have seen firsthand how hair and make-up can hold up under all types of weather conditions and lighting environments. As make-up artists and hairstylists we understand the difference between what you see with your eyes versus what the camera captures. For example, you may cringe at the thought of having your hair teased, but without the added height your hair will appear flat and lifeless on camera.

In addition to our roles as artists, we are usually the ones keeping everything on time and everyone focused on what they should be doing. When you sit in our chair, we give you a safe place away from all the craziness that is going on around you. We are your therapists when you need to vent and we protect you from family members and bridesmaids when they become too pushy. Hey – we got your back!!!

Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life, but it is also one of the most expensive. You worked hard to buy the dream dress and pay for the pricey photographer to photograph it. Investing in professional hair and make-up on your wedding day will ensure that you will look as great as you feel. The wedding may last one day but those pictures will last a lifetime!

Erica Whelan
(917) 584-4318
http://www.dripbook.com/ericawhelan