Hair

You want to look beautiful on your big day; you want your hair to look great. In this page we provide you with our advice on finding the perfect hairstyle for you and great ways to get your hair into tip top condition for your wedding day.

On the day of your trial it’s a good idea to have some pictures of hairstyles you like; this is a good way of communicating to your hairdresser and showing her what you want.

Try not to have washed your hair on the day of your trial, and avoid it even further on the day of your wedding. Freshly washed hair is very silky and shiny, this makes it very difficult to style and put up as the clips and grips tend to just slip through the hair. You don’t want your beautiful style just falling out, so day old hair is good for styling!

Tell your hairdresser everything you know about your hair at your trial, these things could be useful to us when trying to find a suitable style for you and when giving you advice. For example tell your stylist if your hair is dry or greasy, if you have any growth patterns like a nape whirl, or a widows peak, (a hairdresser probably would have pointed these out to you if you had them when cutting your hair) let your stylist know if you have tonged your hair before and tell her how well the curls lasted.

Your wedding hair trial is advised for many reasons. The trial gives you time to get to know the stylist, so you feel comfortable with her. It gives you the chance to discuss any hair worries or ideas so we can give you advice. You get to see your hair up in the style you have chosen, so you know if you like it and are happy. And it also gives you and your stylist the information you need about how well the style will last. Everybody’s hair is different, a style that lasts all day on one person may not last on you, curls can last for days on some hair but fall out within hours on others. A trial gives you the chance to test your style and let us know what happened. If you chose to have curls but they dropped a little more than you would have liked, tell us and we will know to use a stronger styling product or come back to do another trial with you and test another way of achieving the curls. Don’t be afraid to tell us if something didn’t work, we need to know so we can work with you to fix the problem, and give you 100% piece of mind!

Have your tiara and veil at your trial so you can see what they look like with your chosen style, also some people choose to have fresh flowers in their hair, we can arrange this with you and bring the flowers to you on the day ready to be put into your hair, discuss this with your stylist at your trial. We also retail other hairpieces and ornaments, talk to your stylist to see what we have to offer.

Hair countdown

One year before

Now is the time to start thinking about how you would like your hair to be on your wedding day. Think about what length you would like your hair; this gives you some time to grow it to the desired length. If you want to grow out a colour, now is the latest time to start, and only if your hair is about chin length will it have a chance of growing out before your big day. If you are thinking about having a shorter style have it cut now to see if you like it, if not you have some time for it to grow back to a more suitable length for you.

Six months before

Start taking better care of your hair now to ensure it is in its best condition for your wedding. Don’t crash diet before your wedding as this will leave your hair limp and dull, your skin spotty and your energy levels sluggish!
Pick a good shampoo for your hair type, try your local hair salon for really good shampoos and conditioners and get some advice on your hair type.

Three months before

If you were considering changing your hair colour for your wedding now is the time to start experimenting with the temporary versions, so you can find the colour you want. Ask your salon for details, they will be able to best advise you. Or you can give us a call as we will be happy to help, and we can also send a hairdresser to discuss your requirements and colour your hair. Now is also a good time to book your hair trial.

Two months before

This is the time to have your second from last trim to keep your hair nice and healthy and to avoid any split ends, which contribute to frizzy and fluffiness. Don’t have any drastic hairstyle changes now in case you don’t like them. If you haven’t already, start to use a good deep conditioning treatment now one a week until your wedding to keep your hair in good condition and give it plenty of shine; especially if your hair is bleached or lightened in any way.

Six weeks before

Now is the time to book your final run through hair trial if you wish.

One month before

Cut out as many bad foods like caffeine, too many fried foods and chocolate in your diet now and feed your hair with plenty of fresh fruit and veg, healthy oily fish and whole grains, your skin and hair will thank you for it!

Two weeks before

Have your final trim now, and if you were planning on having your hair coloured have this done now too, as it gives your hair time to settle down, but it’s not long enough to have root regrowth.

One week before

Keep your hair clean and well conditioned, and try to let it dry naturally as often as possible to avoid any heat damage to the hair as this creates frizz.

On the day!

Sit back and relax!
Your hair will look fabulous; you are in the safe hands of one of our stylists!

We have top quality shampoo and conditioners available to buy, and you can call us to have a mini consultation so you are sure to get the best shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.

Make-up

Your wedding make-up is important, it needs to be something you are delighted with, but strong enough to enhance your features under the photographers strong flash, which can make you look washed out. It needs to enhance your best features and possibly draw attention away from anything you don’t like, and it needs to make you look beautiful!

On the day of your trial you will discuss with your make-up consultant your skin type, whether it be dry or oily. If you get shiny patches, or have problem skin, this is so we can address all of these things and pick the best products for you.

It is a good idea to have pictures and details of things like your colour scheme, flowers, tiara and dress, so your make-up colours can be picked accordingly.

Tell your consultant any worries you may have with your skin, as she will be able to advise you on a routine to control any skin problems, and get your skin into good condition for your wedding day.

The consultant is there to help you. Feel free to ask her questions, she knows what she is talking about and will advise you on the best products for your skin.

Advice & checklist

Six months before

Start taking supplements; vitamin C and E are great for skin, hair and nails. Pick your skincare routine and follow it, this will make sure your skin will look great. Ask us for advice, we are happy to help, you can call or email us anytime for help choosing your products. Book your skincare consultation now.
If you are trying to combat cellulite, start now. Use a body brush in the bath or shower to stimulate good circulation, which helps to disperse cellulite. Use a good cellulite cream daily and massage it in well.

Four months before

If you are going to wax before your wedding, now is the time to grow out the hair everywhere.
Use a facemask once a week to clear out all the impurities in your skin.
Look after your nails by having regular manicures, (manicure packages available) apply cuticle cream daily, and using rubber gloves when washing up.

Three months before

Book your make-up trial now.

Two months before

If you want to have a suntan for your wedding, start bronzing now, apply your fake tan to build up the colour and to make sure you have the right product for you.
Airbrush tanning is available for £30.

One month before

Have your eyebrows shaped now, this also gives time to grow them back and reshape if you didn’t like them
Spend time de-stressing, organising weddings isn’t an easy task. Make time for yourself, book a facial, or a massage, or indulge in a relaxing bath with candles and soft music.

One week before

Try relaxing before you go to bed to ensure restful sleep all week. Indulge in a warm honey and milk drink before bedtime to help you drift off.
Have your pedicure done now; this also gives a relaxing leg and foot massage.

The day before

Have your nail extensions or manicure done, so your nails won’t chip before the big day. No washing up or cleaning today to avoid spoiling your nails!

On the day

Have a calming camomile tea when you wake up, try to have a good breakfast, even if you feel nervous, it is essential you eat well today. If you go without food and combine this with nerves you may end up light headed and faint.
Have a relaxing bath with lots of gorgeous bubbles, dab your skin dry and apply body lotion, cleanse, tone and moisturise your face, and apply a cooling eye gel to combat puffy eyes.
Then sit and relax as we turn you into a goddess!

FAQ's

How long will a trial take?

Usually a hair & make-up trial takes around 2 hours, a hair or make-up trial takes between 1-1.5 hours.

Will you travel to me on my wedding day?

Yes, we are fully mobile so we will travel to you for both your trial and wedding day.

I live in a remote area will that be a problem?

No, we will travel to you, but please let us know if you live in an area which is difficult to get to via public transport because not all of our consultants drive.

How many styles can I try at my trial?

As many as you can fit into an appointment, all hair & make-up trials are booked for a maximum of 3 hours, and all hair or make-up trials are booked for a maximum of 2 hours. If you feel you would like to try more styles then another trial can be booked but an additional trial fee will be payable.

How do I secure my wedding day with you?

Your wedding day is automatically secured with us when you book your trial and we have received payment for it. Once you have had your trial we require a confirmation by email or post to secure your date.

How much does a trial cost?

A bridal hair & make-up trial is £60.00, a bridal hair trial is £40.00 and a bridal make-up trial is £40.00. When you have booked your trial this is the amount you will be invoiced for. No more money is taken from you until you are happy with your hair & make-up.

Why is there a cancellation fee?