Your Ultimate “Pre-Bridal” Beauty Checklist

The bridal beauty industry has boomed and how! Long gone are the days of heavily caked up face and over the top bridal jewelry. A lot of brides nowadays opt for a more refined and minimal look when it comes to their overall trousseau and attire.

Similarly, in current times, the pre-bridal beauty routine is no longer limited to just facials and home DIY remedies. From fancy spa procedures to medical treatments a bride’s pre-bridal checklist has become highly personalized. This includes a strict diet followed with exercise and plenty of hydration. When it comes to other over the counter cosmetics and medicines, a plethora of options are available in current times to incorporate into a bridal beauty routine.

This includes serums, creams, lotions, retinols, AHA-BHA and more. If a bride wants to go the “all-natural” route then the good old “ubtan” with the benefits of haldi (turmeric), yogurt, lemon and more is always a safe option to try. Salon treatments cater to different skin types and hence something like a simple facial might work for someone with clear skin while an acne prone individual might have to explore other options.

A pre-wedding skin care at home requires the same amount of effort which is done at a salon, and hence it is better to choose the option which suits an individual’s taste, type and budget.

• Start getting your monthly facial –

A monthly facial is one of the best ways to go about it when it comes to your pre-bridal beauty checklist. This gives a beautiful glow to the skin and evens out any uneven texture, pores, blemishes or blackheads. Choose a facial according to your taste, type and budget. Someone with tanning, pigmentation, blackheads and more will require a stronger base of facial as compared to someone with a normal to combination skin type. Make sure to start them, months in advance in order to reap its full benefits.

• Make a strict diet and exercise routine –

A strict routine in combination with hydration, healthy and nutritious foods, exercise and a good resting period makes an individual glow and shine from within. At the end of the day, it all shows up on the face. This step is extremely important to be included in a pre-bridal checklist in order to stay fit and healthy. Also avoid any drastic step to lose a huge amount of unrealistic weight. Unnecessary straining on the body can show up on the skin in unusual ways like drying, stress acne, dark circles, etc. 

• Opt for teeth whitening –

Paying attention to our teeth is one of the most under-looked sign that most brides skip upon. A bride’s smile is the best accessory that she can wear on her D-day and hence it is imperative that it is taken care of. Staying away from wines, beers and other alcoholic beverages that might stain the teeth are extremely important. Switch to juicing for a few months before the D-day in order to have clean pearly whites. Go for a consultation with a dentist and get a teeth whitening procedure if required. If looking for an easier DIY option, mix some teeth whitening toothpaste in your regular one and brush them thoroughly twice in a day. This will photograph beautifully on your wedding day.

• Invest in taking care of your nails –

Your nails are another important part of the entire bridal look and hence it is equally important to take care of them. Investing in good quality manicures, filing, shaping and trimming them from time to time is another important factor which is required to be included in your pre-bridal checklist. Avoid keeping extremely long nails are they are bound to get stuck in heavy Indian wear or jewelry. Use good quality nail polishes which do not leave a dry and brittle yellow hue behind. Also, invest in good quality cuticle oil, hand cream along with a base and top coat of polish.

• Use less of makeup and more of Skincare –

Apart from enquiring about and booking a “pre wedding makeup package”, always be mindful about your makeup usage when it comes to your pre-bridal beauty checklist. Always discard any expired makeup and use less of heavy products on the skin to avoid any unnecessary breakage and acne along with dull and dehydrated skin. Skincare is extremely important to help nourish the face and body and hence using the right combination of serums, creams and moisturizers will work wonders when incorporated into a pre-bridal beauty checklist.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a bride’s big day is a combination of various factors which include a wide range of varying emotions, hair, makeup, pictures, gorgeous ensembles, jewelry and a lifetime of memories. A pre bridal checklist is inherently personal from person to person. However, these basic tips, tricks, hacks and necessities will make the entire process a lot smoother.