Whatever your special occasion is, if you have a date marked in your diary that requires you to be looking FANTASTIC, then we have the guide to help make it happen. Weddings, christenings, significant birthdays, conferences, job interviews, graduation ceremonies, anniversaries, holidays and more; all these exciting life events demand we feel at ease and confident about how we look.
Whether it’s months away or just weeks until the big day, here are some key moves you can make in order to present your best face and body to the world.
Good habits
A regular exercise routine keeps you looking trimmer and shows outwardly in your complexion. Optimise radiance by eating a healthy balanced diet crammed with fruit, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. A low fat, low sodium diet helps keep off the pounds whilst giving your skin and eyes a real glow. Keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water – this keeps skins nicely plumped, aids regular bowel movement and helps to expel toxins. Getting enough sleep will also help your body to function at its best. When the body is at rest it goes into maintenance and repair mode, healing, fixing and replenishing for the coming day.
Give yourself a boost
Regular facials will give skin a chance to be radiant on the day. Deep cleansing the skin boosts circulation and keeps it hydrated and healthy looking with a dewy, youthful sheen.
For a real confidence lift, consider having a professional beauty treatment at a salon. There are many non invasive procedures available that give great results in the areas of wrinkle reduction and skin rejuvenation. According to well established beauty salons like Qutis Clinics, advanced non invasive skincare treatments have dramatic effects and are a brilliant way to prepare for a special event.
Not a hair out of place
Book in to see your hairstylist before the big day to work out how you want to style your barnet. Don’t experiment with any new shades close to the big day, because if it looks disastrous it may be hard to reverse quickly. Arrange for deep conditioning treatments to leave your tresses looking glossy and sleek. It’s not a good idea to go for a complete change of style prior to the day, but a trim to sharpen up your look is a good idea. If you are planning to wear a hat, ask your hairdresser for suggestions about how to style your look – take the hat along with you to help explain what you need.
Super grooming
Much like horses and dogs, we benefit enormously from a bit of good grooming. When someone is described as well groomed, it means they have taken care of all the details, nothing is left untended in their appearance. Well shaped brows come under this category. It will take a few sessions with an experienced brow shaper to get them looking exactly how you want them, so start early. Eyelash tints also give greater depth to the eye area and are a simple way of accentuating your best bits.
Manicures and pedicures are important when hands and feet are on show. A professional treatment gives skin and nails the hydration and moisturising boost they need, as well as a smart polish to finish.
Soothe away stresses
Appearing stressed isn’t the best look, so a relaxing massage makes sense close to your special event. Soothe away strains and tensions that may have built up in the countdown to D-day by booking in for a deep massage. Not only will you benefit from the relaxing effects of a massage, your skin tone will be boosted by the improvement in circulation and you will emerge from the treatment couch totally chilled out and with a healthy glow.
Ravishing rehearsal
Practice putting your complete look together – make up, hair and clothes. By rehearsing the overall look in advance you will be well placed to spot any niggles or problems with your appearance. Ask a close friend for honest feedback so that you achieve the best impression possible. Remember to choose colours that compliment your skin tone and styles that maximise your attributes and minimise your weaker points. Apply make up with a light hand and if it feels it heavy, it probably is. Don’t overlook accessories, jewellery, hosiery etc. Feeling comfortable and confident on the day is the main aim of this exercise, so if there is anything that makes you feel awkward – hemline too short, blouse too tight, colours too pale, shoes too flat – whatever it is, if you are well prepared you have plenty of time to fix it.
You deserve to feel fabulous on your special day, so whatever you are celebrating, be sure to give yourself the best chance to be radiant and beautiful when the time comes.
