Makeup is not just for the bride and her bridal party
anymore, men you can look polished too with a little grooming!
I know what you are thinking, why would I need makeup? I’m a
guy. Well believe it or not men are
showing more interest in their appearance and look. Your wedding day is a big deal! And men want
to look just as fabulous in their photos as much as the bride does. Certainly men you wouldn’t wear half of the
amount of makeup that the bride and bridal party would wear, after all we are
not aiming for the drag queen look we simple just want you to look a little
more fresh.
Here are a few techniques I use when working with the groom
and his grooms men to give them a more polished and completed look.
Just like women men and can get a little self-conscious
when dealing with blemishes, breakouts and little imperfections that get under
our skin. To tackle this issue I like to
use a tinted moisturizer. A tinted moisturizer is lightweight, sheer and
provides just the right about of coverage to even out the skin tone without
looking heavy, cakey and unnatural. It
also adds moisture to the skin and provides sun protection, your left with
healthy looking skin. If more coverage
is needed, I will then go in with a concealer and spot correct areas that need
special attention, especially if you want to get rid of redness.
We all fear looking to oily/shiny in our
photos and that is why I recommend using a translucent blotting powder. This is a lightweight colorless product that
can be applied to any skin tone; great for reducing shine, controlling oil and
giving your skin a more soft, even look with a slight matte finish.
3) Show Me Those Beautiful Eyes
Yes men you can show off your gorgeous eyes
too by adding a little definition with mascara.
Mascara really opens up the eyes by framing them and making them pop; I
like to use brown mascara on men for a more natural less obvious look. If you are not comfortable with colored
mascara, you can use clear mascara which will add a little sheen and lift.
4) No Unibrow Here
We all know eyebrows frame the face but
there is no need to walk around with a bush on your foreheads. Get those puppies into shape with a little
trimming & tweezing; yes plucking is a little painful but who says beauty
is without pain, just ask your bride. If your brows are sparse or you would
like to cover some greys, you can easily do so with a tinted brow gel which
will add some color and set your brows in place. You can also use a clear brow gel or wax
stick to slick your brows down and keep them shaped and in place all day. The same steps apply for you men that like to
rock a beard or mustache, get it trimmed, shaped and groomed.
5) Kissable Lips
Ah nothing spoils the moment like dry,
chapped lips when it comes time to kissing the bride. Yes men your lips matter so take care of
them; if you suffer from dryness and chapped lips use a lip scrub a couple days
before your wedding to get rid of the dead skin. Here is a simple do it
yourself technique to get rid of the chaps. Use a medium to hard toothbrush,
wet it and then dip it into some sugar and begin to scrub your lips side to
side to reveal fresh smooth baby soft lips.
Once you get rid of the dead skin you want to keep your lips conditioned
and moisturized with a lip balm.
6) Hair Control
Yes I am sure you men will stop by the
barbers to get your hair cut and styled but did you know you should have the necessary
tools to touch it up. Most of the time
the groom comes prepared with perfectly styled and freshly cut hair, however,
there are times when the hair may look to greasy, too dull, too flat, out of
place, etc. and that’s where I come in with the necessary tools to combat those
issues before pictures and walking down the aisle.
So as you can see men, there are steps you can take to look
a little more polished and put together.
To inquire about grooming services for your wedding, contact Nicole at
info@nicolewmakeup.com
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