Weddings during the Indian winter feel extra special —it is cool and fresh, royal colours and beautiful light, which is ideal for taking some amazing pictures.
Winter weddings bring a magical charm with cosy vibes and stunning bridal looks. The crisp air, the cosy ambience and the warm, rich colour palettes make for picture-perfect ceremonies.
However, along with the glamour of winter comes the difficulty of maintaining the health of your skin and makeup just as vividly as a long ceremony goes on. As a bride-to-be or guest at a winter wedding, it is important to create the ideal look of winter wedding makeup.
Henna and Indian weddings have a deep connection since ancient times in Indian civilisations.
The beautiful design of Henna and its dark colours hold special significance for every Indian bride-to-be. Every girl finds a reason to adorn her hands with henna.
Every bride wants bridal mehndi to look rich in colour. Mehendi also symbolises the illustration of fertility.
As far as the designs are concerned, there is a variety. Fine lines, floral, paisley and highly intricate designs are done, with great detail. The artistry is such that it can only be admired. Sometimes, no designs are followed, and the paste is applied to cover the entire hand. During weddings, women in India cover the palms, forearms, feet and even the lower part of the legs with intricate henna designs.
Today, a salon make-over for brides is the order of the day. Salons offer top-to-toe grooming, skin and hair care, and even treatments for specific skin and hair problems. Some of these are recommended well in advance of the wedding day.
Apart from facials, other skin and hair treatments are also available in the salons, which are recommended by therapists or may be requested. Among these are treatments for acne, scars/blemishes, pigmentation, open pores, hair loss, dandruff, damaged hair, dark circles, etc. These should be started well in advance and may carry on till a day or two before the wedding.
If there is an acne condition or a hair problem, the treatments are taken in advance, depending on the problem. Acne treatments, for example, should be taken at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Salon therapists may also recommend specific treatments, depending on the problem. For instance, if there are acne scars, the facial treatments may include Veg Peel for the removal of scars and blemishes.
Hair treatments for dandruff, hair loss and revitalising treatments for damaged or frizzy hair may also be taken in advance. The number of sessions will be determined according to the problem.
Veg Peel is a powerful treatment for texturising the skin, making it clear and smooth. It helps restore health and beauty of the skin. It is especially good for minimising scars and blemishes, as is common in problems like acne and pigmentation. Veg Peel treatments are usually given once a week, along with the treatment to be followed at home. That is why they need to be taken well in advance. The total time taken depends on the extent of scarring.
Oily skin/acne: Oily skin with problems like blackheads and open pores also needs salon clean-ups and treatment. The treatment involves deep-pore cleansing, exfoliation, removal of blackheads, toning and improving skin texture. Specialised masks are used to reduce oiliness and close the pores. The therapist will advise on the time taken and the kind of treatment.
The treatment needs to be based on a highly effective and clinically proven procedure. It helps to decongest and purify the skin, curing and soothing eruptions. The formulations used in the treatment have powerful healing properties and have a high success rate in controlling acne conditions and restoring health to the skin.
Some salons also offer bridal packages. The entire programme can even spread over two days. The bridal package includes a choice of facials from premium facials like Telomere, Platinum, Plant Stem Cells, Diamond, Gold or Pearl Facials, as well as Body Polish, Full Body Waxing, Deluxe Manicure and Pedicure or Paraffin Manicure and Pedicure, Foot Spa, Hair Spa Treatments, etc. This may be spread over several days or just two days, depending on the package and on individual needs.
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