5 Tips to Help Your Hair & Makeup Last All Day
- info199211
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
Want your bridal look to stay flawless all day? These expert-backed tips from verified artists will keep your hair and makeup picture-perfect until the last dance.
You’ve spent months planning your wedding. Your hair and makeup should look as good at midnight as it did at 9am, no matter how many tears, hugs or dancefloor sprints you fit in.
So how do the pros make your look last all day?
Here’s what our verified artists recommend:
1. Start with the right prep (the night before matters too)
Great results start long before the makeup brush touches your face. Your artist will give you prep instructions, but here are some universal tips:
Avoid new skincare or exfoliants a few days before
Wash your hair the night before (unless advised otherwise)
Come with a clean, moisturised face
Drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin from within
2. Use professional products that perform under pressure
Top bridal artists use products designed to last through humidity, emotion and time. This includes:
Primers and setting sprays that lock makeup in place
Waterproof mascaras and smudge-proof liners
Hair products that hold without feeling heavy
It’s why using a professional, not just a talented friend, makes such a difference.
3. Minimise touching and tugging
It’s easy to forget how often we touch our face or hair when we’re emotional, hot or adjusting our veil.
Try to avoid unnecessary contact with your face or brushing fingers through curls, it helps keep everything in place longer.
4. Don’t skip setting products
Your artist will know when to use powder, spray or both, especially for areas like around the nose or jawline where makeup can wear fastest.
And when it comes to hair, a light mist of humidity-proof spray is your best friend.
5. Keep a small touch-up kit close
Even the best products can fade with hours of hugs and champagne. Ask your artist what to keep in a bridesmaid’s bag:
Your lip product for top-ups
A few blotting papers or a tissue
A pin or two if your veil is coming off later
Possibly a tiny powder compact for shine
Bridal hair and makeup is more than just “looking nice”, it’s an emotional, physical and logistical part of your day. Choosing an experienced artist who understands that is key to keeping your glow from aisle to afterparty.
