What beauty treatments should I have?

[lindsey toffee girl]

Hi all I am getting married in August and I would like to know any beauty treatments you think I should get?

I am thinking fake tan though will this rub off on my dress?

Also I was looking into the facials I think they are called Crystal clear, think it is a form of micro derminbrasion (I could be wrong)
Anyway I would like to here any suggestions that you think, I dont have any areas for problems I just want to feel special and sparkle!!

[VfM4meplse]

Congratulations!

Start exfoliating now. Eat right, limit alcohol, don't smoke and get plenty of exercise and sleep. A regular massage before the big day will help you relax too.

If you want to brighten your complexion the easiest way of doing this is by using a glycolic peel - Boots (No 7) does a good one, you can use this on your chest and back as well for perfect wedding day skin.

[hieveryone]

I've heard people say you shouldn't get facials too near your wedding as it can bring out spots that are under the surface?

[lindsey toffee girl]

Congratulations!

Start exfoliating now. Eat right, limit alcohol, don't smoke and get plenty of exercise and sleep. A regular massage before the big day will help you relax too.

If you want to brighten your complexion the easiest way of doing this is by using a glycolic peel - Boots (No 7) does a good one, you can use this on your chest and back as well for perfect wedding day skin.
I will have a look in boots for this, I have been using a micro scrub everyday from Philosophy which I love and my skin is so smooth from this. I do exfoliate though only once a week maybe I should be doing more?

[VfM4meplse]

I will have a look in boots for this, I have been using a micro scrub everyday from Philosophy which I love and my skin is so smooth from this. I do exfoliate though only once a week maybe I should be doing more?

I would recommend a body brush brush vigorously toward the heart (but use your commons sense here, go easy over veins or skin that is compromised) 3 times a week. Keep a bottle of olive oil in your bathroom cabinet and use that as a body moisturiser, you'll be amazed how soft your skin becomes. Don't worry, you won't smell.

I usually buy the glycolic acid peel when it is on a 3 for 2 promotion - £16 each last time I think - has a free gift on purchases over £30 and I can use a £5 voucher. That covers me, Mum and sister nicely!! :beer:

[lindsey toffee girl]

thanks for that I have had a body brush for so long but never used it maybe now is the time!

[hieveryone]

Tesco had the Revitaliste (I think that's what it was called) peel kit for £4.79 or similar recently.

[VfM4meplse]

thanks for that I have had a body brush for so long but never used it maybe now is the time!

definitely! Elbows and knees esp if you are going down the fake tan route.

[lindsey toffee girl]

Tesco had the Revitaliste (I think that's what it was called) peel kit for £4.79 or similar recently.
OOh I will check this out too, I can see I am going to have a range of choices!

[absolutebounder]

Publish a photo and let us tell you whether you need a touch up or an RBS sized loan

[lindsey toffee girl]

ha ha that would make me paronoid!!

[never enough]

I would try to avoid the full on tan if you can, it can look overly fake against a white dress, especially if you're very pale naturally. If you have to go down that route I agree exfoliate as if your life depended on it & use one of those moisturisers with a hint of tan. Again, if you're very pale dont head for the darkest tan, it will just look silly! Build it up over time, it will help any mistakes. Aim not to try anything new or use someone you don't know close to the day, just incase you have a reaction, or don't like the effect they go for. A friend had her eyebrows plucked by a new beautician just before her wedding & their definition of 'not too thin' was wildly at odds with hers! :eek:
Eyelash dyeing seems popular, but only worth it if you're lucky enough to have thick ones, otherwise you'll be glad of the boosting mascaras (water proof of course, cos you will cry at some point!) The idea of an eyelash perm just freaks me out...:o
If you have no real problems just aim for plenty of sleep, eat well, drink LOADS of water, cut back on caffeine & booze. You will be glowing.
I guess you've talked to your hairdresser already? Good luck & have fun!

[beautyscientist]

Fake tans don't stain clothes - but as someone else said it is best not to overdo it.

[absolutebounder]

ha ha that would make me paronoid!!
I take it its the RBS sized loan then:rotfl:. im sure your OH will see the true beauty in you whatever you look like

[lindsey toffee girl]

I take it its the RBS sized loan then:rotfl:. im sure your OH will see the true beauty in you whatever you look like
Thanks, I dont think he will even notice! LOL Never mind though x

[skintchick]

I'm very pale and when I got married in June I used Johnson's tanning moisturiser (the darkest one) and put on two 'coats' and it was perfect.

I also had a French manicure the day before so I had nice nails.

Other than that I didn;t do anything other than my usual routine of exfoliating and moisturising.

ETA - all brides glow so I wouldn;t worry too much!

[lindsey toffee girl]

thanks I will trail this now too I will get some at the weekend

[MrsE]

Gel/Acrylic nails with a plain french manicure, will look nice on the day & be maintenance free for the honeymoon.
Light spray tan, have you thought of zentan?
Flash eyelashes, the new semipermenant ones, my DD had these for her holiday. I think Danielle Lloyd has them, they will look great in photos.
Pedicure if you are wearing sandals, or just because.
Get everything waxed the day or two before.
Eyebrows threaded or waxed & maybe tinted.

Don't have a facial too close to the wedding.

[lindsey toffee girl]

Gel/Acrylic nails with a plain french manicure, will look nice on the day & be maintenance free for the honeymoon.
Light spray tan, have you thought of zentan?
Flash eyelashes, the new semipermenant ones, my DD had these for her holiday. I think Danielle Lloyd has them, they will look great in photos.
Pedicure if you are wearing sandals, or just because.
Get everything waxed the day or two before.
Eyebrows threaded or waxed & maybe tinted.

Don't have a facial too close to the wedding.
where can you get these eyelashes from?
do you do them yourself I love eyelashes though never had them before,I think your right I want them!

[Finefoot]

You could also try eyelash exensions. No need to worry about mascara then! They last until your lashes fall out, so can be done weeks before, giving you time to be comfortable witht them. Getting mine on thursady!

[MrsE]

where can you get these eyelashes from?
do you do them yourself I love eyelashes though never had them before,I think your right I want them!

Not a DIY thing.

Salons, healthclubs, beauty therapists, etc.

Look out for it locally or ask in the local salons.

My DD had them done at the local health club.

I will ask her how much it was, I think it was £40 - £60.

They last a few weeks, if you are going on holiday & will be in a pool/sea they will probably not last much longer than the two week hol.

But they look great.

They look like bambi lashes, they are like hair extensions for eyelashes.

[lindsey toffee girl]

Ooh I want them! If oyu could ask her that would be great then I will ring around the local salons x

[MrsE]

Ooh I want them! If oyu could ask her that would be great then I will ring around the local salons x

When she gets up:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleye s::rolleyes:

[lindsey toffee girl]

ha ha I wish I could lie in like I use to!

[MrsE]

http://www.nouveaulashes.co.uk/

http://www.lashperfect.co.uk/

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Hollywood_Lashes_Semi_Permanent_Eyelash_Extensions __6910262

[MrsE]

http://liverpool.ukclassifieds.co.uk/eyelash_extensions_last_up_to_2_months-o199775.html

Liverpool

[MrsE]

http://aolsearch.aol.co.uk/aol/search?invocationType=topsearchbox.search&query=Hollywood+Lashes+liverpool&rp=countryGB

[lindsey toffee girl]

thank you so much I will contact her and get some adivce x

[MrsE]

thank you so much I will contact her and get some adivce x

They look great on, don't bother with the natural look, go for the full & long full on ones;)