Skin care and hair tips for brides to be -

* Facials: If you don't get a facial on a regular basis, you probably don't want to risk getting one soon before your wedding day as you don't know how your skin will react to the facial treatment. If you want a facial, it's best to try one first a month before your wedding day. If you need another one closer to your wedding day, then get another one two weeks before your wedding day. You can also start using facial mask at home once a week for at least two months prior to your wedding day.

* Eyebrow Threads/Waxing: I suggest you not get your eyebrows threaded or waxed for a few days prior to your wedding day, especially if you don't have them done on a regular basis. Your skin might become irritated and/or there may be redness around your eyebrow area. It's best to get them done about a week before your wedding day. The best solution is to have your wedding makeup artist do the job for you. How do you know if she/he will do a good job? That's what a "makeup trial" is for!

* Food: Try not to eat anything that is deep fried, too salty, or too spicy at least for two months before your big day. Drinking plenty of water is always a good idea for your skin, but not on your wedding day as you don't want to keep going to the lady's room in your wedding gown. Eat lots of fresh fruits and rough vegetables for at least two months prior to your wedding day.

* Lips: Most people don't pay much attention to lips. In order to look sexy, you have to take good care of your lips. There are some lip care product on the market you can purchase. You might want to start using some to keep your lips moist at all times.

* Hair Length: Having more and longer hair is always a plus when it comes to wedding hair styling. I would advise against cutting or having your hair layered within 6 months of your wedding, unless you want a specific hair style for your wedding that requires your hair designer to shape it for you. Otherwise, the more hair the merrier.

* Hair Color: If you want to highlight or dye your hair, I suggest you do so before your "hair trial". That way the hair stylist can match the best hair style with your hair color and texture.

* Hair Condition: Wash your hair the night before your wedding day. Your hair will be easier to style.

Your makeup artist and hair stylist can only work with what you have. So work it, girl!

How to find a makeup artist and a hair stylist for your wedding?

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. On that special day, you will want to have a competent professional makeup artist and hair stylist lined up and ready to put your perfect look together. You should meet with your makeup artist/stylist in advance of your wedding to try different looks and colors, and to settle on the look you want to achieve for your wedding day. Having your make-up and hair style pre-arranged will save you time and reduce stress on your big day. The makeup artist/hair stylist should be willing to travel to your wedding day location, as the last thing you need is to be running around on your wedding day.

To be on the safe side, you should start searching for your makeup artist and hair stylist at least 6 months prior to your wedding date. Good makeup artists are in demand, and you want to prevent an overlap with another bride on your wedding day.
A good bridal makeup artist will know how to make you look radiant in photos as well as look beautiful in person.

Here are few more tips on finding a makeup artist and a hair stylist:

1. Read the reviews of his/her past clients.
2. See photos of his/her past clients.
3. Chat with him/her on the phone and get a feel for the person: you want someone who is professional and dedicated to making you look your best.
4. Definitely ask for a makeup and hair "trial run": try different colors and styles, and see for yourself if you like the stylist's work. Communication is key.
5. Anyone can tell you they "do makeup", but a good makeup artist knows how to match the right colors to your complexion and how to achieve the look that will complement your wedding theme.
6. Most hair dressers know how to style, but they don't specialize in wedding hair styling: look for a stylist who is an expert at wedding hair styles.

she wanted me to LOVE my hair, not just be OK with it.

Chailling did my hair and hair and make up for my mother and my mother-in-law. I will echo many of the other reviews about Chailling being professional, very attentive to detail and talented. What I can add is that she has a wonderful personality that is extremely calming. You have enough to stress about when choosing vendors for your wedding - this one was a no-brainer. She was professional, honest, extremely reasonably priced and was so flexible and willing to do a couple of hair trials until we were both really happy. One thing she told me is that she wanted me to LOVE my hair, not just be OK with it. And she was willing to put a lot of time into getting us all to love our hair. We all LOVED our hair and make up. You will too if you choose Chailling.