Beauty Pre-Gaming Tips for Bridesmaids

If you recently were asked to be a bridesmaid, this is probably a very exciting time for you. A good friend or relative is going to celebrate their big day and you get to be a part of it. And while all eyes will be on the bride and groom, you’ll still be part of all the attention and because of that, you’re going to need to look your best.
 
Brides need to take care of their skin and have flawless makeup and hair but because bridesmaids are part of the action, they need to do the same as well. You want to look great in photographs that will be there forever and if you follow these beauty tips, you’ll look great on the big day as well.
 
Get glowing skin with a facial. You want your skin to look radiant and flawless and facials (or even your favorite face mask) can surely do that but be smart about it: try it out a few weeks in advance. You want to make sure you don’t have a bad reaction to the facial or mask that could ruin your look the day face of.
 
Trial makeup and hair. Just like brides, you should try these out in advance to make sure it’s what you want the day of. If the bride isn’t providing this for you, you’re going to need to buy things like a reliable primer and foundation to make sure everything stays on your face and try out different hairstyles until you’re happy with the style.
 
Tone your body. If you’re going to be wearing a dress that shows your arms, tone them up a bit. You can do so without going to a gym; push-ups against the wall, planks, chair dips, etc. are all great arm workouts that can help your arms look better in as little as 2 weeks if you do 3 sets of 10 for at least 5 days a week.
 
Comfortable shapers. Tighten and hold everything together under that unforgiving dress with shaping undergarments. The help to flatten the tummy area, lift your backside, and even make your waist look smaller. Just make sure you’ve tried these beforehand so you aren’t uncomfortable for the whole wedding.
 
To see more beauty tips for bridesmaids, check out the videos in the playlist above!
 
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