Bridal makeup-a lavish affair

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 the therapist, 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 blemishes, or a hair problem, the treatments are taken in advance, depending on the problem. Acne treatments, for example, should be taken at least six to eight 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 removal of scars and blemishes. Hair treatments for dandruff, hair loss, hair revitalising treatments for damaged or frizzy hair may also be taken in advance. The number of sessions will be according to problem.

Veg Peel is a powerful treatment for texturising the skin, making it clear, smooth and free from blemishes. It helps to restore health and beauty to 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 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: An 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 of the skin and close the pores.

The therapist will advise the time and 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 include 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.