Salon Savoir Faire

Salon Savoir Faire

PeterMark Salon Bippity, Boppity,

Boo!

OMG!! Your squinting down at that blinding rock on your finger, a tear rolls down your cheek and you say in a shaky voice “Yes I Will Marry You!”.

Ok, now that that’s over, on to more impor- tant things, one of which is the perfect wedding hair. Some of the factors

for choosing your hairstyle will be your dress, hair, personality and the weather of course!

We usually ask the following questions when honored with the

task of styling one of our brides:

1. The wedding dress style? 2. The venue (indoors or out-

doors)? 3. What time of year/season will the

event be held? 4. Your style preferences (as a

reference)?

Once we have established the look & style you want we can

schedule a trial run. (It’s a good idea to schedule your

make-up trial the same day so you can see the finished product.) Tri- als should be sched-

uled no less than 2-4 weeks prior to the wedding to leave time for changes

and to ensure your complete satisfac-

tion. (Not all stylists do weddings so be sure

to ask around or consult your stylist as soon as possible

to ensure availability.) Unfortunately sometimes this task

can be daunting because there are so

many different styles to choose from, but if you love and trust your stylist his/her opinion should be just what you need to WOW your guests as you take your last single walk down the aisle.

Here are a few ideas you can entertain with your stylist. I’d say the most popular is half up-half down or an updo. (Veil or no veil, strictly your call!). Then there’s the headband (crystal or not), flowers, chignon, tiara’s (diamond or pearls) or combs. Side parts and even a ponytail can complete your vision of perfection on your special day. Not all of these will work with all hair textures, types or styles and that is where we the “hair gurus” get to be creative with hair exten- sions for fullness and texture. In most cases ex- tensions hold a curl better than your natural hair. Time of year can also be a factor. If the wedding day falls in the humid days of summer you might want to opt for a more fixed look as to not sweat frizz all night. Doing a Brazilian Blowout (Keratin Replacement Treatment) a few weeks before the wedding day can insure your not channeling Phil Spector hair for your wedding and honeymoon.

My last bit of wedding advice would be, it’s your day and you’re the star of this show so have your bridesmaid’s hair opposite of yours. For example, if your hair is up try leaving their hair down or if your hair is all up maybe leave theirs down or half up. Now with a wave of our magic hair wand and a Bippity Boppity Boo, you are transformed into the bride you’ve dreamed your whole life of being!

Ok so here’s the #1 piece of advice: you want to still look like yourself, just a more polished ver- sion! Happy Valentines Day! Divos Out!

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