Happy Saint Patty’s Day from Colorado Hair and Makeup

Posted on March 16th, 2012

Loving the green makeup look for Saint Patty’s Day! Here is an idea for makeup and hair for your wedding day.

Wedding Day Updos by Colorado Hair and Makeup

Posted on January 18th, 2012

When it comes to hair styles for you wedding day, one thing is true, you never want to look like the bride that walked that aisle before you. Simply said, none of us women want to look like we would walking down the street, or going to work, we want to look special, elegant and memorable. Your hair should be as amazing as your dress, your shoes, your jewelry and your entire wedding! Here are just some Colorado Hair and Makeup updos we found from our directory of quality salons all across Colorado:

Pre-Wedding Spas For the Engaged Couple

Posted on December 2nd, 2011

For a pre-wedding gift to you and your spouse, make room in the wedding planning budget for a pre-wedding couples massage. This should be categorized under hair and makeup in your budget planner. This will allow you both an opportunity to unwind before the big day! When looking for booking a quality spa in beautiful Colorado, be sure to check out our Colorado hair and makeup directory list which keeps growing everyday!

Putting Your Best Face Forward by Colorado Hair and Makeup

Posted on November 1st, 2011

Brides often assume they are going to need to put on more makeup for pictures, but it is a mistake to overcompensate. Begin by prepping for your big day by applying having your makeup applied in natural light. Here are a few tips on how to create a fresh face for your wedding day:

Easy On The Powder- Too much powder can make you look cakey but too little can make the skin appear greasy. A light dusting of loose powder applied with a brush never a puff, is enough to set your makeup, inhibit shine and still leave your skin with a natural finish.

Be Strategic With Facial Shimmer- The key is, apply powder only to the top of the cheekbone and the brow bone. Also, apply some shimmer on your body and shoulders, collarbone and neck. Using this technique will allow you to achieve a gorgeous soft-focus effect.

Inspiring eye makeup shades- For weddings and photos, the best shades of eye shadow are copper, lavender, navy and slate. Any one of these colors looks flattering on any individual.

Preventing the oily skin curse- By applying primer beneath your foundation, you will block oil breakthrough. One must have to pack in your wedding day makeup kit are oil blotting sheets.

Lip color trick- Pencil in the same color you are trying to achieve and fill in the entire lip. The color from the pencil will stay put for hours. Apply lipstick in a matching shade to add that smooth gloss finish.

Always, always do mascara last- Prevent flyaway dusting powder from getting on lashes by applying your mascara last. Also this will prevent your lashes to look dull after adding blush and eye shadow.

Colorado Hair and Makeup: Tips for Glowing Skin on Your Big Day

Posted on October 27th, 2011

Preparing your skin for your wedding day should be done months before your actual wedding date. Here are a few tips we have come up with that we think will help in preparing your skin:

Food-You are what you eat- as many times as you have probably heard this, you should know it’s true. Eating healthy foods is one of the top tips for healthy skin. Here are some examples of what types of food that can help your skin glow:

Foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids ( Tuna, herrings, mackerel and sardines)
Foods containing Vitamin A or beta-carotene ( Sweet potatoes, carrots, mangos and spinach)
Foods containing zinc (Beef, peanuts, roasted pumpkin)
Fresh fruit and vegetables

Hydration-Skin hydration is very important, especially for people that tend to have dry skin and especially here in Colorado with the colder weather. Drinking lots of water is the key to keeping you skin hydrated. Water also aids in bringing nutrients to the skin. It is important to avoid dehydrating drinks, such as cola, coffee and alcohol. Bathing or showering in hot water tends to dry out skin, and should be avoided as much as possible.

Sleep- Getting a good night’s rest can also affect how your skin appears. As people sleep, skin rejuvenation takes place and cells undergo a process of repair. This is important because this is the time when the skin is restored and recovers from daily stress. To help skin stay healthy, you should ensure you get at least seven (preferably eight) hours of sleep a night.

Skin Care- Regular skin care is a necessity! Regular cleansing, toning, and moisturizing are three things that you should perform twice a day. Also because of the elevation in Colorado, sunscreen is always a must, SPF 15 moisturizer should be used all day everyday.

Facials- If spending money on weekly facials is out of the wedding budget, you can always perform quality do-it-yourself facials from home. Here is how: Cleanse with a rich moisturizing cleanser, remove with a cotton pad and then exfoliate skin. Then get steam from water that includes essential oils that you enjoy, which will soothe and calm your pores. The use a face mask, which can be bought from the store or prepared by materials at home. Use a damp cloth or cotton ball to gently rub off mask and wash face with warm water. At this time you will begin to gently massage your face with vitamin E and continue to do so for 5-10 minutes, then apply your favorite toner. After finishing with your do-it-yourself facial, wash face first with warm and then cool water. Apply some moisturizer over neck and face. Now, enjoy your glow!

Hair Options For Your Wedding Day by Colorado Hair and Makeup

Posted on October 26th, 2011

So many options, what’s a girl to do? Should you wear your hair up or down? Flowers, hairpieces, or none at all? Bangs or no bangs? All these options can be overwhelming for any person to make, especially when all eyes will be on you for your Colorado wedding day. We say, never mind the trends, do what makes you feel beautiful, happy and comfortable. Here are some gorgeous hair ideas we have found, enjoy!