Top 5 bridal beauty don’ts

Brides want to look their best on their wedding day. Here are some wise tips to ensure you put your best face forward.

Don’t drink wine or eat dark-colored foods like berries – Wine and dark foods can stain your lips and make your teeth look stained. Look at investing in a home whitening kit at least a month before your big day.

Don’t tan – A dark or medium tan can make you look unnatural in photos. Instead, take care of your skin before your big day by exfoliating and using a good quality moisturizer.

Don’t get your first-ever bikini wax before your day – If you have never had a bikini wax, don’t attempt one before your wedding day as this may cause swelling and irritation on your wedding night. Look at trying a bikini wax weeks before your wedding and if all is ok, try one a week before your big day.

Don’t change your birth control, skin-care regime or washing detergent– Introducing new products can cause havoc on your skin. If you must change any element of the above, look at trying it at least six weeks before your big day and stop using it immediately if you show any bad reaction.

Don’t get a facial, a cut or color days before your wedding – Getting a facial or a cut or color days before your wedding can be great if everything goes as planned. However, if you don’t like what you’ve got or have a bad reaction, you will not be able to fix it before your wedding.