A woman getting a French manicure before her wedding.
The bride wants every aspect of her wedding day to be perfect and this is especially true when it comes to her personal appearance. It takes a lot of time and effort to find the perfect dress, shoes, and hairstyle. When creating the best look for the wedding, hands should not be forgotten, as they are touched and photographed frequently throughout the day. A bridal manicure will ensure that your hands and nails are in the best possible shape for the wedding. To get the best manicure, there are several factors to consider, including finding a clean and reliable salon, deciding how you want your nails to look, and exactly which manicure services you want to manage.
A person getting a bridal manicure.
If you already get your nails done regularly and are happy with the salon you attend, you don’t have to worry about finding a salon for your bridal manicurist. Conversely, if you don’t have a salon in mind, you may need to shop around to find an establishment that suits your needs. Friends, coworkers, and neighbors are good sources of recommendations, so don’t hesitate to ask where they get their nails done and if they’re happy with the salon services they use. Stopping into a salon for a quick color change can give you a general idea of how clean the salon is and how friendly the staff can be.
Skin smoothing treatments can be applied during the manicure.
Deciding in advance what type of bridal manicure service you are looking for will help you find the salon that best suits your needs. Consider if you are going to ask the manicurist to paint your natural nails or if you want to apply false nails or tips. Considering that the application of acrylic or artificial nails is a time-consuming process, you may need to schedule this part of the manicure a day or so before the wedding. A manicure usually removes old nail polish, shapes and trims the nails and cuticles. Wetting your hands, massaging, applying softening lotion, and a fresh coat of nail polish are also common steps in a manicure.
Some brides choose to buff their nails or paint them a natural color.
Choosing a nail polish color is an important aspect of a bridal manicure. A popular nail polish style among brides is the French manicure, which applies a natural color to the nails and a bright white to the tips. If you prefer a single color for your hands, select a neutral color that complements your skin tone. Most brides tend to wear natural colors like light pink and beige, but there’s nothing wrong with choosing a bright or vibrant color for your wedding day. Special accents can be applied to polished nails and should be chosen to complement your overall look. For example, if your dress has pearls or rhinestones, use the same stones for the nail art.
Brides can find nail polishes that complement their wedding dresses.
It’s a good idea to do a trial bridal manicure before the actual wedding day to get an idea of what the manicure will look like when completed and how long it will take. Once you find a place you feel comfortable dealing with, make an appointment. Since the wedding day itself is usually a very busy day, you may want to have your bridal manicure done a day or two before the wedding.