For the best bridal henna check out Hair Images in Atlanta

If you have been searching for the best bridal henna and makeup in the south, look no further than Atlanta’s Hair Images. This salon is known around the region for their excellent threading services, and usually keeps a long line of ladies (and gents) looking to maintain their groomed image. What many may not know, is that it is also known among the celebrity crowd for special event hair styling, makeup application, and henna. The main henna artist is also the owner of the salon, and she will take very good care of you. They also have other artists on hand to apply henna and makeup. Take a look at their amazing work

You can find Hair Images at two locations in Atlanta, although I frequent the original at 1622 Woodcliff Drive. If you do decide to drop by for a service or two, tell them that MyBridalBlush.com sent you!  Be sure to say hello to Feroz, Minaz, and Alvira - they are super friendly and the absolute BEST at what they do!

Fresh and Relaxed Makeup at Post Wedding Activities

For many couples, the wedding is not over once the reception is. Depending on the location of the wedding and the couple’s relationship with their families, often there are other activities that follow the main event. If this is the case for your special day, you will want to make sure your makeup looks great for you to spend the morning with well wishers. Keep in mind that for this day your makeup should be less dramatic and more relaxed.  You should still go for a beautiful look, and feel free to be daring with a bit of color.

One of the most common events is a breakfast the day following the wedding. This is a time for everyone to touch base with each other, check in on how everyone did and perhaps share memories of the night before. This breakfast activity can be as simple or elaborate as you like, but just remember that there will be memorable pictures involved. Be sure to put your best bridal makeup face forward!

Some families like to have the bride and groom open presents the day after the wedding. There are many who believe the bride and groom are required to open presents in the presence of family for good luck. Remember, opening gifts doesn’t have to a dry activity. You can add some silly fun or incorporate a game. How about starting with the smallest and moving to the largest gifts? Or working in the reverse order? You might even create a game. Everyone has to guess what’s in each gift prior to its being opened. (Of course, people can’t guess on their on gifts.) Someone can be in charge of keeping a tally and whoever gets the most right, wins a small prize.

The women in the bride’s family might want to help her pack up her gown (or send it to the dry cleaners) and preserve her wedding bouquet. This can easily be done at home and the women (particularly those who are crafty) might want to get started on preserving the flowers as well.

In the crafty light, some brides might want to plan a scrapbook party for after the wedding. You won’t have photos back from the photographer, but you can scrapbook many other wedding events, such as pre-events like manicures, various showers and the candid photos take by wedding guests the night before. More than being focused on the photos, this activity gives the women a chance to reflect on the events of the wedding, laugh at all the fun times and journal to preserve memories. It will also help the bride feel as if she’s partly in control of all those photos before she leaves on her honeymoon and takes yet more photos. She will also get a chance to remember how beautiful she looked in her bridal makeup!

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Today MyBridalBlush.com continues a five part series on getting a flawless foundation finish on your wedding day. We hope it helps you to look wonderful on your special day!

Long Lasting Bridal Makeup Foundation Tips

You may be wondering what to do when there is a lot on the wedding schedule, but not a lot of time to retouch your wedding day foundation. There are a few secrets that MyBridalBlush.com is going to share in order for you to keep your bridal makeup look fresh and lasting all day.

Blotting Papers – Traditionally called Rice Paper, these come in a number of formats today. They work by picking up oil from your skin without unsettling your makeup. Simply take the small sheet of paper and blot at any oily spots on your skin. Our favorites are the oil absorbing sheets made of propylene, Clean & Clear brand has a great version of this propylene sheet.

Foundation Primer – Many hardcore makeup fashionistas swear by primer, and for good reason. It smooths out fine lines, fills in pores, and makes for an even canvas for your makeup to go on. It also reduces shine and gives a matte effect to the skin, which is very useful for brides with oily skin types. The ingredients in primer help to make your makeup last longer, which means fewer retouches throughout your day. Use primer before applying your concealer or foundation. We love Smashbox Photo Finish as it comes in a variety of formulations and even has color correcting tint.

Setting Spray – There are products that will set your makeup to your face like hairspray sets your style to your hair! Amazing and groundbreaking, right?! Actually these products have been out for a while and the red carpet makeup artists love them.  Once you have finished your entire makeup look, take the makeup setting spray and mist your entire face. Allow it to dry, and your bridal makeup look is set for the day until you decide to wash it off. Popular brands include Model in a Bottle and Invisible Finish.

Translucent Powder – When initially using the powder, you will want to use a light hand and a puff. You will want to use a powder if you need to set a liquid or creamy consistency foundation. Only powder the places that require it on your face, you do not want to create a powder mask, as it will reflect poorly in photographs. When powdering for touch ups, remember to only blot - don’t rub. Rubbing will upset the rest of your makeup and you may end the day with blush on your chin instead of your cheeks!

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How to get acne under control to look the best in your bridal makeup

Acne is defined as a diseased condition of the skin that involves the hair and oil glands. It is characterized by pimples, black/white heads, reddishness and cysts. Face acne can spoil your appearance to a great extent and body acne can really ruin you from looking your best in your gown. Considering acne as a minor problem, some people tend to totally discard the topic when it comes to wearing makeup. However, the more flawless actual skin is, the more beautiful your wedding day makeup will look.

Acne skin care should really start much before the acne actually appears. Acne skin care is more about being proactive than reactive, it is about being aware of preventive measures. Cleansing is the most important part of any acne skin care routine.

Beautiful bridal makeup starts with beautiful skin

Acne skin care starts with the most basic thing – cleanliness. Morning showers are the most basic way of keeping the skin clean. In fact, a lot of people take night showers too, and if you are living in a hot and/or humid place, a night shower becomes a must. In fact, a shower is recommended after any activity that causes high levels of sweat to develop. Take this as a must for all of the ladies who work out vigorously to look their best in their bridal and bridesmaids gowns.

However, acne skin care is not about just showers. Having flawless wedding day makeup requires that you do numerous things for the months leading up to the wedding. Make sure you get a great skin care treatment program. ProActiv is one of the best on the market! Make sure you always wear clean clothes and sleeping on clean pillows. A surefire way to keep your pillows clean is to never sleep in your makeup, ever! Moreover, too tight clothes can cause sweat to accumulate quickly; so soft and comfortable cotton clothes are recommended if your skin is ultra sensitive. Also be sure to clean any of your make-up brushes and any equipment that you use on your body. That includes replacing the plastic loofahs and body brushes.

The next thing to do is make sure your everyday look is non-irritating and flawless. Try mineral makeup so that looking great does not irritate your inflamed skin. Check out mineral makeup options on the banner below and look your best every day.

Today MyBridalBlush.com introduces a five part series on getting a flawless foundation finish on your wedding day. We hope it helps you to look wonderful on your special day!

The correct foundation will enhance your beauty and bridal makeup

There are many different types of foundation on the market, with hundreds of brands and types. With all of the options, how is one to know how to select the right makeup for their special day? Choosing the right wedding day foundation is very important, as your face will be in the limelight for most of the day. In most cases there is a professional photographer around, and many other people will be snapping impromptu photos that will be shared across the internet and through the years. A bride and her attendants will want to make sure they are looking their very best in their wedding day makeup. Here are a few pointers on how to go about selecting the right look.

Make your bridal makeup look flawless with the right wedding day foundation choice

Liquid – liquid will provide a medium coverage and works well with all skin types. Be sure to stay away from formulations that have reflecting properties or with a dewy finish for your special day, as it does not translate well into photos.

Airbrush – Taking liquid a step further, some brides are opting for airbrush makeup. This increasingly popular service is provided by makeup artists, and brides swear by airbrush makeup’s lasting power and ability to look flawless in photos and in person.

Cream to Powder – Will provide you with medium coverage and is best used on oily skin types. Use a sponge to apply, and watch this glide onto your skin and transform to a velvety smooth natural matte finish.

Powder – If you use powder every day and are most comfortable with it, then stick with it for your wedding day foundation. Just be sure to realize that powder has a light to medium coverage. While it will absorb oil and leave you with a matte finish, you will want to make sure it is a perfect match to your skin color.

Mineral – If you have sensitive or acne prone skin, try this natural option. There are many more color options available now and this will give your skin a medium coverage polish.

Tinted Moisturizer – This is the most lightweight of all foundations, providing very little coverage. It is best left for everyday casual use, steer clear of this for your wedding day makeup look.

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Ensure Luscious Lips for the Perfect Bridal Makeup Look

You want to make sure your bridal makeup look is perfect, even down to the smallest details. Your lips are going to be on full display as there will be lots of smiling, talking, and the all important kiss. You will be able to get your lips “first kiss as man and wife” ready with these three simple steps

1. Pamper Your Lips
The lips do not secrete oils like much of the rest of your skin, so be liberal with your balms and glosses. Make sure your glosses and balms also have hydrating ingredients like glycerin. If you have a few rough spots take control with a simple exfoliant. Use one of the many exfoliating masks on the market or use a toothbrush with vaseline to smooth your lips. Find glosses and balms that will make your lips super smooth and are recommended by the industry’s best artists at Makeup.com Boutique.

2. Protect Your Lips
The environment and sun can be harsh, and the lips have the least amount of protection due to their lesser amounts of melanin. Since they have no natural sun defense, you have to protect them by regularly applying SPF 15 balm. Not only will this make you look beautiful on your wedding day and make your bridal makeup flawless, it will also protect you from wrinkles and skin cancer in your later years.

3. Treat Your Lips
If you have thinning lips, don’t worry. Experts now believe that the popular cosmetic ingredient of peptides work best on the lips, even moreso than anywhere else on the body. They will give your lips a maxed out dose of collagen-boosting, although you really must use them consistently for at least two months prior to the big day. Find the best lip boosting peptides at Makeup.com Boutique.

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Jaime “Taboo” Gomez of Black Eyed Peas fame weds fashion publicist Jaymie Dizon

Jaymie and Taboo look absolutely radiant and in love on their wedding day. The couple knew each other for many years and began dating seriously in 2005. They were engaged on Valentines Day when Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo whisked Jaymie away to his Beverly Hills jeweler where she was able to design her own ring. Dizon walked away that day with not only the lifetime love of her man, but also a 3-carat-cushion-cut stone.

Jaymie chose a flushed pink bridal makeup look with emphasis on her eyes and smile. She wore her dark hair down and went for a more natural look in the lips. Her cheeks are accentuated with a blush of gold shimmer and pink. Her brows were also arched and defined to show off her facial structure and radiant smile.

For traditional Indian weddings and formal events the dark lined eye is a must for the complete makeup look. We will see the lined eye in a number of combinations. Sometimes the top lash line is lined, other times the liner will trace the entire eye. Dramatic winging of the eyeliner is sometimes done, and liquid eyeliner works best for this task. Another look is to simply line the top lash line with a long sweeping dark color. This is also best done using liquid eyeliner, which can be followed by a gel or powder liner in order to set it and make it long lasting. The eyeliner can be paired with heavy mascara or even false lashes, but the result is always a beautiful Indian bride.

Indian Wedding Makeup Can Include Dark Lined Eyes

We can also see a multitude of eye shadow to accompany the dark eye liner. The bride will usually want to go with a color that is complimentary to her bridal gown, while sometimes even matching the color exactly of her shadow to her dress.

One final note for the lined eye is that it is important to have impeccable brows. Eyebrow threading before the Indian wedding will give the bride her most flattering and clean brow line. If necessary, be sure to use brow powder to fill in any sparse areas. Click here to get your eyeliner and here to get your brow powder.

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NY Giants Linebacker Antonio Pierce weds Jocelyn Maldonado

The bride went for a peachy glow in her makeup to match the sand and sun theme of the wedding décor. The couple had a small intimate affair with sixty of their closest friends and family joining them in Maui. The ceremony was held at the Hoku Lani estate where the colors were coral and peach, selected by the couple to match the beautiful Hawaiian sunset. The reception was held at the Grand Wailea Resort, which also boasts a very tropical setting.

Jocelyn wears a dramatic eye for her bridal makeup look

Jocelyn selected a very dramatic eye makeup look for her special day to highlight the sparkle in her beautiful brown eyes. She lined the top lashline and wore mascara, along with a peach and sand colored eye shadow palette. She also wore an elongated classic thin eyebrow arch with silver brow highlighting under the eye. Her blush was golden peach and she selected a coral lipstick with golden shimmer to pull the entire makeup look together.

Jocelyn Maldonado Bridal Makeup

The groom, New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, was also barbered for the day with precision. He wore a defined mustache, small goatee, fresh glowing skin and a huge smile to welcome his lovely bride.

CNN’s Sanjay Gupta Weds a Beautiful Bride

Sanjay Gupta Celebrity Wedding Makeup

Many know CNN senior medical correspondent and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta as the likeable doctor who gives them health advice with their morning news. Gupta married Rebecca Olson, a family law attorney, in a lavish traditional Hindu Indian Wedding Ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Bride Rebecca Wears Henna at her Celebrity Wedding

Rebecca had traditional henna designs along her hands and arms. She shows off her bridal henna along with a platinum set 3-carat princess cut diamond ring. Rebecca went for a pretty golden glow with red lips to accentuate the bold colors of her wedding attire. She lined her eyes and used a golden pink blush, which worked well to not overshadow her natural beauty. Later at the evening reception Rebecca let her hair down a bit, allowing her bangs to frame her well defined eyes and brow arch. She maintained the glow of beautiful skin and a golden blush, but made the lips a bit softer and muted to go with the party feel of their sexy lounge themed reception.

Celebrity Bridal Makeup Looks

Although most of the attention is on the bride, Gupta prepared well for his big day in terms of skin care also. He is no stranger to makeup, being on the popular news channel CNN, and it shows in his wedding photos. Sanjay took great care in making sure his glow was complimentary to his brides. They both look great with taut glowing skin and the spark of love in their eyes.