Hairstyle

• Don’t experiment with a new color too close to the big day. The Knot recommends coloring your hair at least a month before your wedding. This will give the color time to tone down, and if (gasp!) it’s the wrong shade, there’s time to fix your mane.
• Do take certain things into consideration before going under the dye. In addition to contemplating your color, ask yourself: Do I want the color to be temporary or permanent? Highlights, lowlights or no lights? Should I see a stylist or make it a DIY project? With this last one, to be on the safe side — and avoid a color catastrophe, which can cost an arm and a veil to fix! — stick with a stylist.
• Already got a new 'do? Then do treat it well with weekly conditioning treatments. For silky, shiny tresses, use Frederic Fekkai Salon Glaze Clear Shine Treatment one to two times a week.

• Do take your time in choosing a hairstyle that suits you best. Browse bridal magazines for ideas and talk with friends and family. Before selecting your style, don’t forget to consider your veil, hair length and dress, suggests The Knot.
• Do schedule a practice appointment with your hairstylist before the big day to decide on your look and avoid last minute mishaps. Take photos of your 'do and wear it for the day to see how it holds up.

At the spa

• Don’t schedule a facial too close to your actual wedding. Even a gentle facial can cause a reaction, trigger breakouts or make your skin appear red. The best time? Two to four weeks before the big day.
• Don’t get a wax either. Whether you’re a wax virgin or veteran, your skin still requires time to heal. Even though there are several types of gentle wax, skin can instantly turn red, bumpy and irritated. You might need up to a week for skin to heal and return to normal.
• Do wax one to two weeks ahead of time. Then, after waxing, use a post-care product like Skindinavia Clinical Daily Post Shave Wax Skincare to soothe skin and prevent ingrown hair and breakouts all the way up to your wedding.
• Do make an appointment for other treatments like a massage or manicure and pedicure several days before your nuptials. A massage will help you relax and alleviate any tension. And a manicure and pedicure with loved ones is a great way to enjoy some quality time together and get pampered!
• Do have extra nail polish on hand for your newly manicured fingers and pedicured feet, so touch-ups are one less thing to stress about.

Makeup

• Do schedule a trial run with your makeup artist, so your wedding look is all sorted out. Just like your wedding hair, take a photo of yourself and wear your new look for the day. Keep in mind that your look should last 10 to 12 hours, according to SheKnows.
• Do make sure your natural beauty doesn’t get lost in cosmetics overload. Also, your bridal look isn’t the time to experiment with big, bold trends — better to keep your makeup classic and timeless.
• Do get waterproof mascara, so your eyes aren’t running down your cheek — even if you’re positive that you won’t get emotional.
• Do consider airbrush makeup, which gives skin a sheer, flawless appearance. So, how does it work? It uses an air compressor to spray foundation (or other makeup like blush and eye shadow) onto the face and lasts about 10 hours (one company even promises over 18 hours). Another big plus: no worries about constant touch-ups.

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