You can  book a private party –  they’ll  provide the drinks and blowouts, and their party planner to help you with the rest.   Or, just swing by with your BFFs on Saturdays or Sundays between 10 am and 2 pm and enjoy complimentary croissants and bagels during your blow-outs.

Giddy, Glamorous Waves :  

Hollywood glamour waves, tossed exuberantly over one shoulder, topped many of the sassy, sexy style collections during Fashion Week.  According to Matrix Artistic Designer Franco Della Grazia, who created looks like this for designer Betsey Johnson, this “glam-with-whimsy” feeling is perfect for lighthearted spring styles and will undoubtedly be embraced by celebrity style divas like Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez.  The styles are characterized by deep side parts and crisply defined waves.  Hair is swept over one shoulder and pinned behind the ear to keep strands in place.

These high class waves will be complemented by bombshell colors—like vixen red, smoky brunette and “platinum card” blonde.  To maintain vivid color, Della Grazia recommends products created specifically for color-treated hair, like Matrix Total Results Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner.  “These formulas help preserve brilliant color, even after 45 washes,” he notes. 

Mad, Mod Beehives:

The beehive is back, declares Matrix Artistic Director Ammon Carver , but with a twist.  “At shows like Diane Von Furstenberg,” he explains, “high bouffants evoked the cool retro elegance of Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks . But rather than traditional sleek and solid shapes, these hives are roughed up and romantic—with lots of texture and even wisps and flyaways.” A two-toned color scheme—darker on the sides, lighter on top—give these styles a punk-rock spin. Light teasing is essential when creating these looks.  

Patent Leather Ponies:

Ponytails will gleam next season, says Nick Stenson, Matrix Artistic Director—a trendy, high-shine finish was popular with designers like Derek Lam.  Inspired by the sleek style of celebrities like Kate Bosworth and Gwyneth Paltrow , “the finish on these styles is so glamorous,” says Stenson.  “It’s like the intense reflection you’d see on an Italian sports car.”  Close fitting, neat and chic, shiny ponytails will be the perfect punctuation for many of spring’s clean, timeless sportswear collections. 

Scalloped Edges:

Braids have played a predominant role in hair styles for several seasons and the trend continues according to Della Grazia .  For spring, look for plump and glossy braids edging hairlines, as shown by designer Lela Rose, where they provided a folksy framework for the designer’s easy and elegant fashions.  “There were many extremely feminine silhouettes, prints and colors in the season’s collections,” comments Della Grazia , “and a single accent braid embellishes these styles beautifully.”   The look is likely to be sported by boho-chic celebrities like Mandy Moore, Nicole Richie, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen.  “Braids are best when they’re smooth and defined,” remarks Della Grazia.

Sipping Straws: No, they are not just for kids anymore! Drinking from a straw, straight or twirly, see through or striped, allows dyes to bypass teeth altogether…

Baking Soda: This kitchen staple is not just good for cooking, or getting rid of odors in the fridge. It removes stains and build-up, so brush it on your teeth twice a month.

Eat-Up: Strawberries whiten and lemons bleach teeth naturally! Raw veggies clean teeth and remove topical stains. And a bonus, apples, pears, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and cucumbers cause saliva production, which combines with foods’ natural fibers to help clean teeth and get rid of bacteria.

Just Say “No” to Java, Smokes and…Blueberries!?! Steer clear of food and drinks that can stain, such as coffee, tea, red wine, and yes, even juicy little blueberries. And absolutely no cigarettes: nicotine not only discolors teeth, it also causes tooth decay… not to mention bad breath!!!

Sugarless Gum: Calorie free and fun to chew, these tasty sticks stimulate saliva while cleaning teeth surfaces. Just don’t be blowing bubbles as you throw the bouquet! **Not recommended for patients with TMD.

Go to the Pros: A professional cleaning twice a year are imperative to maintaining good oral health. By cleaning and polishing the teeth regularly, stains and plaque are removed that are not otherwise removed during tooth brushing.

Over the Counter: A trip to the pharmacy can offer positive results. Try the paint-on system “Luster” or “Crest White Strips,” which adhere to teeth and extend back into the smile line. Just watch getting it on your gums, it can cause sensitivity.

Go Green to Go White: LED lighting is not just good for the planet, it’s good for your smile. In under an hour, bride’s can have a professional in-office whitening with the LED Lighting system, which does not cause the sensitivity that can occur with many traditional options.

Porcelain Veneers: What to do when at home tips or professional whitening just doesn’t do the trick? When tooth discoloration is too severe, try custom-created, hand crafted porcelain veneers. They will guarantee any bride a beautiful smile as they walk down the isle…and for years to come.

Lastly, Two Minutes of Your Time! After every meal, brush and floss. Electric toothbrushes work the best!

Wear sunscreen SPF 15 or higher whenever you spend time outside. A sunburn makes the next workout harder than it has to be!

Drink water before you feel thirsty; at least 15-20 minutes before starting your workout, and after every 15 minutes during the workout.

Sweat doesn’t tell you how hard you’re working;  try using a  heart rate monitor to make your workout the most efficient and effective possible by  staying 70-80% in your target heart rate zone.

Try and cut down on sugars and watch your calorie intake.

Check out what’s going on in your community. Summertime is perfect for 5k events, charity walks and other outdoor activities.

Take advantage of the nice weather and be active with friends. Take a long walk or go for a swim instead of just sharing a meal together.

1. Plan Ahead: If you know your brows are far from perfect, go see a professional brow groomer—ideally six months before your wedding day. This allows enough time to grow the brows in with an expert’s objective guidance, and also gives you time to grow them back if you’re not happy with the results.

2. Keep it classic: Did you know that eyebrows are considered a feature on your face—as important as your nose and lips? You’ll want to look back at your wedding pictures and admire the classically shaped eyebrows, not apologize for showing off the latest trend (super thin, rounded, etc).

3. “Grow” Before “go!”: If you’re ready to elope, (and didn’t have six months to plan ahead), you can still see a brow expert right up until the day before your wedding! If you go to someone who is highly recommended, you’ll more likely be glad you did it. But if you’re going to wait until the last minute, try to grow the brows in as much as possible before getting them shaped.

4. Fill ‘em up: Unless your brows are naturally bold, glam-up your look by filling-in your brows on your wedding day. Choose a brow filler that is one or two shades lighter than your brow hair color.  Filling-in your brows on the big day will make your eyes look bigger and will give you a much more finished and polished look.

5. Groom the Groom! Hate the unibrow? Many men need to have their brows groomed before their wedding day. You want the groom to look, well…groomed!

Want to find a Long Island salon that does Minx?  Take a look here.   Or visit Sephora, where you can take home your own if you are a DIY Long Island bride.

]]> http://gettingmarriedonlongisland.com/2010/10/new-long-island-wedding-nail-art-bridal-beauty/feed/ 0 http://gettingmarriedonlongisland.com/2010/09/wedding-hair-styles-on-long-island-bridal-beauty/ http://gettingmarriedonlongisland.com/2010/09/wedding-hair-styles-on-long-island-bridal-beauty/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:07 +0000 Claudia G. Copquin http://gettingmarriedonlongisland.com/?p=3104 Have you thought about your wedding day hairstyle?  Up, down, halfway, curly, straight …  There are so many different ways to go, but selecting the right hairdo really depends on a variety of things:  the shape of your face, the style of your gown, and probably most importantly, the headpiece you have chosen for your wedding day.  Once you’re ready to experiment, make sure you are working with a professional.   One of our sponsors, Roseanna Amador of Cosmo NY, has been practicing the art of styling for 26 years and has an extensive background in precision cutting, bridal design, and Fantasy Hair Competitions.  Just take a look below at some of her gorgeous work …

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