Brides Want to Feel and Look Special

1. Brides Want to Feel and Look Special Few days are as special to women – and men – as the one when they say “I do.” Yes, weddings are those days that brides and their grooms hope to remember for all the best reasons in the years they spend together. The wedding day is special for various reasons: two souls are connected, friends and family gather to wish them well, and the bride has a day all to herself, a day to shine and be the centre of the attention. Her dress, or dresses in some cultures, will be admired, and so will her general appearance, right from the way she smiles to the way her makeup has been applied and her hair seen to.

2. Only the best will do and often no expense is spared to call in the help of the best assistants, hairdressers and makeup artists to ensure that the bride looks stunning and will be remembered forever. Even though most people all over the world share most ideas about the wedding day, different religions, beliefs and cultures all have their own, specific ideas and customs which are incorporated into the general feel of the wedding day and what the bride should look like. Take, for instance, brides from an Asian background. These ladies will dress differently and may use different makeup to what their Western sisters do. The Asian lady has her own way of presenting herself, the way she carries herself, the way she is made up and very often also the way her hair is done. A lot has to do with culture and personal preference. Take, for example, the custom of mehndi. Asian brides love having this form of artistic body art applied on their big day. It originated on the Indian subcontinent many centuries ago and has remained a popular form of body art or decoration for Asian brides even in modern times. Even though the custom has its roots in ancient times, it still exists today, but with modern touches added. Mehndi involves the application to the body, or the hands and/or feet – or a combination of these – of a paste that is made of the henna plant. Therefore henna is often a term too that describes the application. It involves adding beautiful decorative designs and patterns to the person’s body, such as for a wedding. The application has different meanings for different people but it is widely accepted that it carries certain symbolic meanings, often referring to the sun and light. The custom is popular in many parts of the world, also in countries and cities with sizable populations of people of Indian descent, for example. That is why it is very often found in a city such as, for example, London. In many cases a professional person such as a

3. makeup artist with good experience offers a service that can be booked in this regard for the day of the wedding. If this is a form of body decoration that a bride wants on her big day, she simply books the artist beforehand to assist her. The good mehndi artist will obviously tell the bride beforehand what oils she adds, for example, to the leaves of the henna plant before the paste is applied. Also, they will have to find the best time to do this to give the henna enough time to dry and form the best impression on the skin. Although the effect can last for weeks, the bride wants to know that on her wedding day it stands out. A good mehndi artist will always advise the bride in advance when exactly they should meet for the application. Of course some more traditional brides may prefer to have it applied by someone from her family or the in-laws, but many modern brides prefer to go to a professional makeup artist to assist. Tina Prajapat is a London professional who offers varied services in addition to her core business such as the hair and make-up for brides and for other special occasions she has become known for. She has worked extensively with media personalities, in music video production, and at shows - and her work has been featured on leading fashion magazine covers. Tina is also a well-known City & Guild qualified teacher that offers different courses for those that

4. are interested in the subject to learn the best techniques for application to themselves or others. There are different courses for all skill levels and areas of interest. For more about Tina please visit http://www.hairmakeup.co.uk/