How to Prep Your Hair & Skin for Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most photographed days of your life, and while your Phoenix hair & makeup bridal team will work their magic, the best results start with healthy, well-prepped hair and skin. With the right care in the weeks leading up to your big day, you can ensure your glam lasts from “I do” to the last dance — and looks flawless in every photo.
Here’s your ultimate bridal beauty prep guide.
1. Start a Skincare Routine Early
Great makeup starts with great skin. Ideally, begin your skincare prep 6–12 months before your wedding. If you’re shorter on time, even 4–6 weeks of consistency can make a difference.
Cleanse & Exfoliate: Remove impurities and dead skin cells to keep your complexion smooth.
Hydrate: Use a moisturizer suited for your skin type and drink plenty of water daily.
Target Concerns: If you have acne, hyperpigmentation, or texture issues, see a licensed esthetician or dermatologist for customized treatments.
💡 Pro tip: Avoid trying brand-new products right before your wedding — you don’t want to risk irritation or allergic reactions.
2. Schedule Professional Treatments Strategically
Facials, peels, and other skin treatments can do wonders, but timing is key.
Final facial: 1–2 weeks before your wedding.
Avoid harsh treatments in the last 7 days — your skin needs time to heal and settle.
Brows & waxing: Schedule at least 3–5 days before your wedding to allow redness to subside.
3. Prepping Your Hair
Healthy hair holds styles better and looks shinier in photos.
Trim split ends: Book a trim 4–6 weeks before the wedding.
Condition deeply: Use a hydrating hair mask once a week in the months leading up.
Color touch-ups: Schedule 1–2 weeks before the big day to ensure color is fresh but not too “new.”
💡 Pro tip from our Phoenix hair & makeup bridal team: If your style requires volume or texture, avoid heavy conditioning treatments the night before, as they can make hair too soft to hold curls or updos.
4. The Day-Before Prep
For hair: Wash and blow-dry the day before (unless your stylist gives different instructions). Slightly “lived-in” hair holds styles better.
For skin: Keep it simple — gentle cleanse, hydrate, and avoid exfoliating to prevent redness.
Hydrate & rest: Drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep to reduce puffiness.
5. Morning-of Wedding Tips
Wear a button-down or robe to avoid messing up your hair and makeup.
Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin and dry hair unless otherwise directed.
Trust your glam team — they’ll take it from here!
Your bridal beauty journey is about more than just the wedding morning — it’s the care you put in leading up to it. With the right prep, your hair and skin will be the perfect canvas for your dream look, and your Phoenix hair & makeup bridal team will ensure you walk down the aisle feeling radiant, confident, and absolutely stunning.
