So many people sit in my chair and tell me that they have “the thickest hair” and I just smile and say “of course you do!” In reality there are only 8 or 9 people I work with in a year (and I work with close to 1000) who truly have the thickest hair. These people have as much hair as three people all squashed onto one little head and when you try to do any kind of style on them it either looks too big for their face or it gets pulled tightly back into a confining style. Neither of those options are options for the women I work with – and if your hair falls into this category, they won’t be options for you anymore either after reading this Hair How To.
Jacki draws a map to reconstruct her designs from on the wedding day
The Key to styling extra thick hair is to remove 1/3 to 1/2 of the hair. No, I don’t mean remove it from the head! Simply remove it from the hair you are using to build your style with . I accomplish this with a simple braiding technique I have developed. This spring I worked with Kelly at a gorgeous facility on Cape Cod, The Wequassett Inn, and she was gracious enough to let me snap a few pics of the process so that I could share with you this Thick Hair How To.
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Every Bride will shed a tear or two on her wedding day- it is an unavoidable fact of being female (and I, for one, wouldn’t change that for anything). Here are a few quick tips to ensure your Bridal Makeup stays exactly where you put it.
This bride runs the risk of ruining her makeup not by crying, but by using her finger instead of a tissue.
To avoid disturbing your makeup when the inevitable appears, wrap a tissue around your middle finger (this finger will apply the least amount of pressure and has the longest reach) and dab at your tear duct (located in the inner corner of the lower lid near the nose) to capture any liquid. If a tear does spill over, don’t wipe – simply blot the wet area with a dry tissue and let the makeup reset. Many brides keep handkerchiefs with them to capture the tears, but Kleenex works much better; Kleenex soaks up the wetness faster than the cotton fibers of the hanky reducing the need to wipe. If you use your finger alone, it has no capacity to soak up liquid and therfor will smear your makeup as you press in to lift the tear away.
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The retro look has been on the fringe of fashion for years, I don’t think it actually ever went all the way out of style – but recently the 1920’s – 1940’s retro looks have made a HUGE come back, especially in weddings. More and more I am seeing brides donning pill box hat veils and the ultra chic birdcage veils and coupling that with a super sexy dramatic red lip. This trend has makeup artists fine-tuning their technique with red lipstick and hair dressers reaching back to their schooling days to retrain their fingers to do fingerwaves and pin curls. Ah, but the results are so worth it.
This 1940's inspired look was created by Jacki Norrie of Wedding Tresses and photographed by Jill Person of Person+Killian
Retro is defined as the century prior, in this case 1900 – 1999, and is broken up into decades that are clearly delineated by a specific look; the most famous of which are the 1940’s where extreme glamour ruled the day. Today’s Retro Bride is taking inspiration from the 20’s and 40’s when she is planning her wedding attire and designing her beauty look. She is having success designing her look by working with ateliers like Edna Mae’s in Newport, RI. and Ellen Christine Millenary in New York.
The 1920’s inspiration comes from both Louise Brooks, who popularized the very short bob, and the fingerwave. The early 20’s ushered in the Louise Brooks look, later modernized by Isabella Rossellini It is characterized by its length, just below the ear, the sweep of the front pieces being arced in a curve towards the mouth and it’s short straight bangs. Later in the 20’s fingerwarves with deep-set curves and firm peaks were all the rage. Women wore hair nets to keep their styles in perfect shape.
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Imagine a classically veiled bride-to-be, a sheer, delicate layer of tulle across her face. This traditional, elegant look is embraced by many women as a way to pay a timeless homage to the past. Veils with a “blusher” (the piece that falls over your face) are two layers, can be full or sleek, long or short, and have a lot of style!
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Being a bride doesn’t mean you have to wear a veil. In fact, lots of women walk down the aisle with nothing more on their heads than hair and a smile on their faces!
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Today’s modern bride requires a current design for her wedding day hairstyle. Ringlets and tendrils are a thing of the past– trust me your photographer will thank you, especially if your wedding day turns out to be a windy one! If you are seeking a vintage style, opt for sleek finger-waved sides with a voluminous updo finished in a low chignon or wear your hair completely down with finger waves. For natural or beach brides, choose a style that is finished yet loose– stay away from an updo that is too “styled”. Elegant or evening brides, try a side-swept formed style and decorate with an ornate hair piece. For the creative or artistic bride, go bold with a sweet high bun, a fun hair piece placed in a low chignon, or an Elizabethan inspired style.
Below are some of my personal portfolio images of wedding hair designs placed in an inspiration board. Enjoy!
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Headbands are a great alternative to the tiara or hair comb, and they win the versatility award for wearability after the wedding day. They can be found in any style; for now, classic pieces with sparkle are catching my eye!
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I get this question all the time, “What techniques do you use to enhance Asian eyes?”. The number one mistake made when applying makeup to Asian eyes is blending eyeshadow color too high or into the “crease”. For Asian eyes, the crease is a non-existent feature as the eye area is typically flat or has a slight hooded lid.
For my bride, Cynthia, we ended up doing two different looks– a soft look for her wedding day and a smokey eye look for her post-wedding day pictures. The technique I used for each look was to concentrate the liner and shadows close to her lash line.
For the wedding day, I used a brown/black liquid liner tight to her lash line. I then blended a soft pink shade on her lid, keeping it out of the highlight area located under the brow. We decided against bottom liner because Cynthia wanted to keep her wedding day look soft. For her foundation, I used #2 from Face Atelier and set with a translucent powder. Lips were kept a natural shade of pink and gloss sealed the color.
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Some women want nothing to do with veils, wishing instead to wear a unique accessory in which to make a grand entrance. As weddings continue to grow more personalized and less constrained by established ideas of style, designers and brides are exploring earlier traditions for dramatic veil alternatives. What could be more bold, feminine, and chic than a hat?
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‘Tis the season for a holiday themed wedding! I recently worked on a bridal shoot themed for such an occasion. We chose the elegant Stone Manor Country Club in Frederick, Maryland. Genevieve Leiper provided the photography while Wedding Ace’s own Holly Chapple provided the floral arrangements.
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