Let’s begin by discussing the entire package. Prepping yourself for your wedding day should start the day you get engaged! Food choices play a significant role in this entire journey. If you have a gym membership, seek the advice of a gym trainer and commit to a workout package that includes a nutrition plan. If you don’t have a gym membership, please shop around for a gym that will be convenient for you and, most importantly, a place you feel comfortable at. The reason I emphasize joining a gym is because working out will increase your energy and reduce the stress you’ll be under while planning your wedding.

As a Professional Skin Care Therapist having a client that works out and eats well makes our job a lot easier. Working out will help increase blood circulation and oxygen to the skin, flush out toxins faster, and give it a natural glow. Always remember water is your best friend—hydration, hydration, hydration. Carry your water with you everywhere you go. Now, most importantly, your Professional Esthetician will become your best friend and advocate for helping to create your wedding day fabulous look. Your Esthetician will help to identify your skin’s needs and address your skin concerns as well. Addressing hyperpigmentation, dehydration, or adult acne takes time and commitment to receiving numerous treatments. If your Esthetician or Spa offers a variety of package deals, please take advantage of the deals; in the long run you’ll save money, and it will keep you committed to a schedule. Research facials that will help to exfoliate and brighten your skin, such as enzyme facials, glycolic facials, and Microdermabrasion Treatments. A wonderful add-on and complement to those treatments is to add a package of Intraceuticals Oxygen Facials to give your skin direct and instant hydration.

Body treatments are equally important and often forgotten about until the day the bride puts on her backless wedding dress. Book yourself monthly body scrubs or back facials to exfoliate your body and even out your tone. A few months prior to your wedding, seek a reputable spray tanning salon. I suggest you slowly layer your tan to find the right tint that complements your dress and your complexion. Teeth whitening may be something to think about; if anything, it definitely complements wedding photos. All body hair needs to be removed as soon as you get the chance; There’s waxing, sugaring, and laser hair removal you can choose from; consult your Esthetician on this choice as well. Since we’re going all out here, let’s talk about medical esthetic procedures that can be an instant miracle worker for Estheticians and their clients. When dealing with stubborn forehead lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, etc., we might as well start researching dermal fillers and Botox. I highly recommend booking several consultations, asking to see pictures of clients before and after, as well as asking around for a recommendation before committing yourself. The procedure can be a one-time thing just for your special day. These are all wedding day prep tips that should help you. The most important message I would like to leave you with is, “Love yourself and allow yourself to feel and enjoy each moment during the process.”

Warmest Aloha,
Malia Sanchez—Licensed Beauty Professional and Owner of Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy and Spa