Introducing Carrie at Aubergines' Beauty

Introducing Carrie Walker at Aubergines Beauty, a beauty specialist in the area of nail pampering and beauty! If you want a bit of pre-wedding pampering prior to your big day (and who doesn’t) and want to look the best you possibly can on your wedding day then Aubergines Beauty can help!

Preparations for a wedding abroad start months and sometimes years in advance, along with planning your wedding don’t forget about the most important element YOU!! Your photographs will be with you forever so you want to make sure you look effortlessly stunning and Carrie from Aubergines Beauty has some brilliant ideas to share with you about how to accomplish this.

I asked Carrie for some top tips to help our brides in preparing for their destination wedding, after all you need to consider the hot or cold climate and that you’ll be away from home, so you need to be prepared!

To start with I asked Carrie to tell us what she loves most about her work!

Being a nail technician and beauty therapist is extremely satisfying. Seeing your client reach their potential and leaving with a smile on their face, being happy with the treatments they have received and looking relaxed, pampered and beautiful is fantastic.
It’s a very sociable job too, I can have conversations with my clients and get to know them and have a bond of trust. My job is also flexible, so I can fit my work around my family life and have a good balance.

Considering our brides get married abroad how should they prepare their nails before the wedding.

From showcasing your ring to clasping your bouquet, your fingers will be a point of focus in your wedding photos. To get them in their best shape, start budgeting in weekly or bi-weekly manicures. A professional paint job will help you resist the urge to pick at ragged cuticles or bite your nails. If your hands are really parched use a rich cream that contains shea butter or argan oil, both are great moisturizers and last through multiple washings.

It’s not just your hands that need to be pampered, treat your tootsies to regular pedicures too! I recommend every 4 weeks, so that you can dance the night away on soft and pampered feet. In between treatments, use a foot file, pumice stone, or sanding block once a week. After showering, wet the tool and use it to gently buff your toes and heels until the skin feels smooth. The most crucial step is to apply moisturiser right after.

What are the best tones and colours you’d recommend for a manicure and pedicure?

Being a bride is all about the details - right down to the polish on your nails. Before you hit the aisle, choose the perfect nude for your manicure and the best bright for your pedicure.

Nail Colour for Dark Skin.
For those with deep complexions, choose a semi-opaque lacquer in shades of peach, pink, or nude. Anything lighter, such as sheer pink, will make you look like you forgot to get a manicure.

Nail Colour for Medium Skin.
Olive-toned brides should reach for sheer, sunny hues for maximum impact. Where as cool shades like bubble-gum pink can make medium tones appear sickly, yellow-based polishes such as peach and buttermilk create a subtle contrast, making skin look healthy, not washed out.

Nail Colour for Fair Skin.
If you're lily-white, then barely there shades will disappear against your skin. To bring some colour to your complexion, go for deeper neutrals such as juicy apricot or petal pink. Not only are they perfect for your tone, but these hues will create a super romantic feminine finish, too.

Nail colour for All Skin Tones.
An intense, fiery-red pedicure flatters every skin tone. Plus, it's the ultimate shade for a summer wedding or a beach honeymoon. There's no better way to celebrate than with a vivid colour. Try it on your toes for your big day.

Natural Inspiration.
Need a colour inspiration? Look around you - with the flowers, the beach, and the steamy weather itself, inspiration is all around.

If someone is considering waxing for the first time for their wedding abroad what should they know and consider?

Waxing can be painful for the first few times then you “get used to it". It can also be painful if your hair is long and it also depends on which body part is being waxed, of course! You may find that having your legs waxed is not as painful as underarm. It also depends on your pain threshold. Some women find waxing really painful, others find it not so bad, and others even say that it doesn’t hurt at all. I have found that if you take paracetamol or ibuprofen an hour before your treatment it can help with the pain.

You need to wax every 4 to 6 weeks and I would recommend two days minimum before you go away. Your pores open when waxed and you need to allow at least 24 hours before swimming or applying any creams to avoid inflammations.

What are your top tips for the wedding day.

Be extra careful before and on the day of your wedding. Try to avoid putting your hands in water as this can encourage peeling and chipping of your polish. Try to avoid being heavy handed and using your nails as tools. If your nails are prone to chipping and you don’t think they will last, I would recommend having nail enhancements, either acrylic or silk. Your nail technician will be able to go through the pros and cons of each system depending on your needs and preference.

If you’d like any further information or would like to contact Carrie please visit her website http://www.auberginesbeauty.co.uk/