Get gorgeous locks for your big day with the right hair tips, products and styling from: Zahir Ziani, the National Creative Director at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa & Salon

Secret hairstyling tips:

  • Stay on trend – A chic braid is a huge trend for summer, but we see that with new brides envy for exoticism and originality but with great sophistication
  • Products are essential – Dry shampoo is a must-have to avoid heavy and oily hair during the summer. It will help you keep the volume and texture that you had during the winter
  • What’s hot on the runways – Elegance and romanticism like Grace Kelly. Volume is a new take on this trend for a more dramatic look.
  • Choose a professional hairstylist for the big day, and take the last appointment so you can maximize your time
  • Do your research – bring along hairstyle pictures so your stylist can emulate your inspiration
  • Let your hairstylist guide you based off of your personality
  • Choose a hairstyle according to the shape of your face
  • Your hairstyle must fit your outfit, not vise versa
  • Test your hairstyle
  • Choose a wedding dress before your hair trial
  • Wash your hair the night before, not the day of

Get a glowing canvas with tips and trends from Red Door Spa Makeup Artist, David Sokolsky:

Stay on trend –Summer 2012 brings bridal makeup trends including soft and smoky earth tones (taupe, mauve, caramel, gray and brown) for eyes. Play up cheeks with peaches and soft rose tones with a touch of shimmer. Lashes are in, false eyelashes are great but make sure they are the right length and style

  • Trends are different this season – Makeup is much lighter this season. Brides are going for the feel and look of weight-less makeup, no heavy foundations and/or powders
  • Beat the heat – Make makeup last by exfoliating skin prior to the big day. Use a primer for both your face and eyes to make colors last and keep from fading. Use water-proof mascara and eyeliner. Try a lip stain for long-lasting lipstick
  • What’s hot on the red carpet transitions to the aisle – Flawless, polished skin, with a touch of bronzer and a hint of shimmer is the way to go

Secret makeup tips:

  • Take care of your skin
  • Don’t try to look like somebody else
  • Be yourself!
  • Get a professional makeup artist for you wedding who you can trust for a worry-free day

Learn more about Red Door Spa’s salon and makeup services here: www.reddoorspas.com