Last month I had the pleasure of consulting with Kristy Alonzo, Beauty Expert & Owner of Kristy’s Artistry Design Team. You may recall that Kristy gave us some helpful thoughts on what to consider when hiring your wedding day hair and makeup stylist. I also asked Kristy for any additional tips and insights she might have for our couples as they make their wedding say styling decisions. Here is what she had to say:
“Different types of makeup react differently to various types of lighting. For example, many women wear mineral-based foundation powders on a day-to-day basis. While it looks great, it is one of the worst foundations to use when working with professional cameras and lighting. Mineral-based makeup absorbs light, which will make the skin appear pasty and muddy in the pictures.
The ideal makeup should reflect light, exposing natural highlights and lowlights of the face when light is exposed during the photo/video filming. With all of the technology being used these days, one should be sure that the artists use HD quality makeup and understand the difference.
We prefer airbrush foundation to traditional foundation. Most airbrush foundations are HD quality and will leave a flawless appearance no matter how close up filming may occur. Remember not all airbrush foundations are created equal. We use a pro-line airbrush foundation that is water based instead of silicone based. It gives the skin an amazing, even coverage that looks flawless and natural and not heavy, like most silicone-based foundations do. Don’t forget to make sure your stylist uses a foundation that can stand up to sweat and tears and that it will hold up for the entire wedding day.”
These are great insights, Kristy. Thanks so much! I have a few other tips to add:
1. Get a few facials between your engagement and the wedding day. You want to get more than one so you know how your skin will react to it, and you don’t want to get it too close to the wedding day because your skin may look pinker and more irritated immediately after the facial.
Make sure your makeup complements the feel of your wedding as well as your wedding dress.
2. If your dress is floaty and romantic, for example, your makeup shouldn’t be heavy and dark.
If you color or perm your hair, make an appointment a month before the wedding. This will give you time to fix anything that might not look like you want it.
If you have some tips you’d like to share, please let us know in the comments!
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