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Make-up and hair products that will last throughout a wedding?

I'm planning to do my hair and make-up myself for my wedding. We are planning an evening wedding in the dry, high dessert of Northern New Mexico during the summer. It's gonna be warm in the afternoon, but cooler in the evening for the reception. Any recommendations for make-up and hair products that work well and will last all evening? I plan to wear my hair down, but curly (my hair in naturally straight). I anticipate I'll have to do a few touch-ups, but I'd like to keep it to a minimum. Thank you.

Marconia asked in Weddings about 1 year ago | Report

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    The key is layering products, start with a primer (smashbox photo finish or Korres anti-aging are favorites) then apply foundation, followed by concealer and powder. Also use an eye primer- MAC painterly paint pot applied over the entire lid before eye makeup will keep everything on all day and night.
    Carry a lipgloss for touch ups, my favorites for long lasting shine are by Armour and MAC. NARS blushes last forever and can be layered for a perfect flush (err on the side of a little more blush, photography can often lighten the skin in photos)
    As for hair, curl all of your hair and wait until it is completely cool to break up waves with fingers, then spray a flexible hold hairspray (loreal elnett in the gold bottle) from underneath into the curls while lifting the hair with fingers, this holds the entire curl and not just the top. Then keep your hands off! The more you touch the hair the faster it will fall.

    Good luck and i'm sure you will look beautiful :)

    You can also check out my makeup tutorials on my youtube channel here:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/JENNYBOWKERMAKEUP

    JennyBowkerMakeup answered in Weddings about 1 year ago | Report
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    One word: AQUANET!

    I'm only kidding. I was a teen in the 1980's so I felt compelled to say that. It is remarkable any of the girls from then made it out of the girls' bathroom at school alive!

    Just wanted to provide a little comic relief. :)

    Kristin Bell answered in Weddings about 1 year ago | Report
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    In additional to the products listed in the other comments, I'd definitely recommend picking up a bottle of Ben Nye's Final Seal to set your makeup. You can get a small bottle for about $6 at most costume/party supply shops. You just spritz it on over your completed makeup and it'll set everything and keep it matte for hours.

    Lara answered in Weddings about 1 year ago | Report
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