BEAUTY TIMELINE 6-9 months • Decide on a hair color. If you’re going to exper- iment with new shades (like trying out blonde for the first time) now is the time to do it so you can tweak or fix anything you don’t like. • Schedule a conditioning hair treatment. • If you plan to lose weight, book a per- sonal trainer or come up with a fitness and diet routine. • Meet with a dermatologist if you have severe skin issues you want to address. • Develop a skin regimen. 3-5 months • Find hair and makeup stylist(s). • Have your first hair and makeup trial appointment. • Start using whitening toothpaste, strips, rinses, or schedule a consulta- tion with a dentist. 1-2 months • If you’re planning on using self-tanning lotion, begin use once a week. • If you’re planning on using tanning beds, visit a salon once a week for 10 minute increments. • Get a facial. 2 weeks • Get final highlights. • Have a final trial hair and makeup appointment to finalize your look. Use your own lipstick so you can reapply as often as necessary the day-of! • Get a final trim, but don’t experiment with new styles or cuts. Week-of • Get a manicure and pedicure. • Use your self-tanning lotion or visit the tanning salon twice this week. • Get a full body massage. • Get a facial. Make sure to schedule at least one other facial before this one. You don’t want to have an allergic reaction the week of your wedding! • Schedule a bikini, eyebrow, and under arm wax, and shave (or wax) your legs. Artistic Photography Inc Continue this once every three months. Bring your veil and accessories to make sure they work with your 'do! Cleveland Fitness Club . . . . . . . . p. 148 jodidoeshair.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 92 Manifest Beauty Bar . . . . . . . . . . . p. 139 WOW Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 59 LOCAL HEALTH & BEAUTY Find more local vendors at TodaysBride.com 58 | TODAY'S BRIDE 8-12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" BEAUTY Hair & Makeup Cost Range*: $50 to $200+ *Depending on the services you book. Tanning beds can be harmful to your skin, Use with caution. ? BEAUTY Questions You may consider doing your own hair and makeup, but trust us, hiring a professional is your best option. They will ensure that every strand is in place and make your skin glow for pictures. Questions you should ask: 1. Do you provide on-location services? Yes No 2. Is there a travel fee? Yes No Fee: 3. How long will it take to do my hair and/or makeup? 4. Do you conceal tattoos? Yes No 5. What is included in a trial? 6. When should I schedule my trial? 7. How much does a trial run cost? 8. Will you be my stylist the day-of? Yes No 9. What size party can you accommodate? Notes: Beauty BECOMING PICTURE PERFECT