{"id":14476,"date":"2013-04-23T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2013-04-23T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=14476"},"modified":"2021-09-13T10:48:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:48:17","slug":"bridal-make-up-8-questions-for-fiona-harrison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/bridal-make-up-8-questions-for-fiona-harrison\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridal Make-up : 8 Questions For Fiona Harrison"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1. Hi Fiona! So tell us, what is your favourite bridal make-up look?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I always advise my brides to \u201cBe yourself — and you’ll be beautiful. It’s you he asked to marry him, and it’s you he wants to see at the altar.” So my favourite look is a Classic Bridal look, a traditional and elegant make-up where a bride simply looks the most beautiful polished version of herself! Flawless glowing skin, soft washes of colour in neutral tones to enhance the eyes, gently contoured cheekbones \u2013 the look is pretty, graceful, exquisite and most importantly timeless. The photos will look amazing – forever.<\/p>\n

2. How did your career as a make-up artist begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Really it began many moons ago with my first part time job in a pharmacy on a make-up counter, I quite literally fell in love with make-up, its power to enhance and transform enchanted me. Now more than a decade after I professionally trained and qualified I am still every bit as in love with it.<\/p>\n

3. How should a bride prepare her skin for her wedding day?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For your wedding day, great skin definitely helps a flawless make-up. I would recommend for the best results, you should start preparing your skin six months before your wedding. It sounds extreme, but it can make a big difference!<\/p>\n

Treatment wise I\u2019d recommend brides have a professional facial every month \u2013 with the last one not less than 10 days before the big day. If regular professional facials are out of your budget then seek advice from the skin care specialists in beauty counters. Many are actually qualified Beauty Therapists and should be able to recommend homecare products suited to you. But the more expensive the product does not necessarily mean the more effective it will be or even that it\u2019s right for you. Always ask for samples to \u2018try before you buy\u2019 and seek advice from more than one counter.<\/p>\n

Your home regime should consist of cleansing, toning and moisturizing, twice a day morning and night, twice weekly exfoliation & a weekly mask. But the real secret to great skin? \u00a0Water. Drink at least two litres of this good stuff every day for hydrated dewy and radiant skin.<\/p>\n

4. Do you think every bride needs to have a make-up trial?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely! In fact I would say it is essential \u2013 you wouldn\u2019t choose your dress and then try it on the morning of your wedding. Instead of stressing about your exact look, your wedding trial gives you the freedom to tweak and perfect your final make-up beforehand and gives you the assurance that your vision can be achieved on the day.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to take the time in your trial to sort out all the details \u00a0– the right foundation and the right foundation shade, which false lashes (if any) works best for you, how much eye makeup you\u2019d like, the right lippy colour for you and knowing how much is needed of each product. You\u2019ll also get the opportunity to see how the make-up will last throughout the day and night.<\/p>\n

Your trial allows you and your makeup artist to get to know each other, gives you the opportunity to evaluate their professionalism and gauge their work firsthand, and also tests just how well you two gel. Your make-up artist is an integral part of your wedding morning & it is sooooo important that you feel comfortable and relaxed around them as well as being completely confident in their ability to make you look your absolute best.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0What is your favourite make-up brand?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

OMG that is such a difficult question! Can I cheat and answer with my favourite brand for essential items \u2013 a short list of favourites if you will?<\/p>\n