We all want to look our best on our wedding day, men and women alike, and that can take some special effort and a lot of appointments. One complicated thing about weddings, though, is that they come with something of a long tail; they take a long time to plan, which is why it’s important…
We all want to look our best on our wedding day, men and women alike, and that can take some special effort and a lot of appointments. One complicated thing about weddings, though, is that they come with something of a long tail; they take a long time to plan, which is why it’s important to time those appointments right. As your wedding day approaches, follow these 5 pre-wedding grooming tips and get these appointments and routines on your schedule to ensure you’ll be looking your best.
Be Kind To Your Skin
It’s never too early to start taking care of your skin, even if you’re generally free of blemishes. With that in mind, it’s important to be sure you’re drinking enough water, cut back on processed foods, and manage your stress carefully. If you have more serious skin problems, consider booking a few appointments with your dermatologist to see if they can help you clear things up.
Plan Your Hair Care
Women often have a stylist on hand on the day of the wedding to craft a flawless updo or other style, but men should make their hair care decisions a little further out, especially if you’re planning to change your style. That includes arranging for a trial cut of the new look six to eight weeks before your wedding day, and then set an appointment with your barber a week before the big day.
Get A Clean Shave
Unless you’re a man whose beard or moustache are part of your signature look, your wedding day is probably a good time to get a clean shave – and that’s never going to happen with your usual safety razor. With a few weeks of lead time, then, try your hand at shaving with a safety razor. It’ll give you a cleaner shave with less irritation so you won’t be contending with razor burn on your wedding day.
As for women concerned about razor burn, you have the choice between honing your own safety razor routine or giving yourself a year’s time, and a budget, for laser hair removal. While it will solve your shaving problems in the long-term, sessions can cost $200-$350 each, on top of all your other wedding expenses.
Polish Your Pearly Whites
Everyone takes selfies all the time these days, but your wedding day is all about the pictures. Make the most of having a professional photographer present by planning to have your teeth whitened a month before the wedding. You may even want to leave a little extra time if you’re planning to do a home whitening routine, rather than having your teeth whitened by a professional, as these tend to be less powerful. Along with whitening your teeth, you can even consider an easy realignment to ensure your smile is picture-perfect for your big day. Consider overnight wear, so if your days are too packed with guest lists, registries, and cake sampling to take on another daily task, sleeping your way to a new smile could save the day.
Make Makeup Choices Early
You’ll want to have flawless makeup on your wedding day – the pros recommend satin-finish foundation for all those photos – but make sure to check any new products well in advance of your wedding day. Even if you have no history of skin reactions or irritation, there’s always a chance a new product could cause a breakout, so you’ll want to address that possibility while you have time to clear up any resulting problems.
You don’t have to look flawless for your wedding day to be a dream come true, but you can follow 5 simple wedding grooming tips. Everyone has fantasies about how that day will go, so you might as well do what you can to achieve them. And, really, if that’s as simple as drinking more water and paying a visit to the dentist or dermatologist, what have you got to lose?
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