Want to change things up and keep your guests guessing at every wedding function? Take cues from Samantha Akkineni
Samantha Akkineni and long-time beau Naga Chaitanya got married in a star-studded affair with many occasions, locations, and outfits—and the photos will give you all the bridal inspiration you need. If you’re looking for beauty inspiration too, scroll through to know what you can cop from the star.
Focus on your pre-wedding skincare routine
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You can attribute Samantha Akkineni’s glow to newlywed bliss, but her skincare routine deserves some credit too. The actor has always had an extensive routine that hydrates, brightens, and balances her skin, making it a healthy canvas for her makeup to be applied to. “The skincare junkie in me never allows me to finish a product till the last drop,” she shared in an Instagram story. Some of her favorites include a steam machine (it clears out pores!), a face roller to tighten, and a microcurrent tool, which lifts and improves lymphatic drainage.
Time your haircut and style for the wedding festivities
Highlights show up well on your wedding hair, because they look great when your hair is curled (and in photos!). But to ensure that your strands look amazing on the day of, hairstylists suggest you plan your color in advance. According to hairstylist Priyanka Borkar, “if you’re trying balayage, then you don’t need to worry about regrowth showing for a month or even two months. However, if you’re coloring your hair for the first time, you should definitely do so a month prior. The same goes for your cut. “For a pre-wedding haircut, a month or three weeks prior is good,” says Anchal Motwani, who says this gives your strands enough time to sit right.
Try an updo with face-framing tendrils
Want to wear an updo to your wedding function? Make like Akkineni—who chose this voluminous chignon for her reception—and add tendrils to the look. They have tapered edges that create angles, which soften the jawline, making your face look great in photographs. They can also make a more formal hairstyle into an unstuffy version that you’ll love.
Pick a lipstick shade that works for you
When it comes to your wedding day, you don’t want to be stressed about what your lipstick looks like. It is best to pick a shade you’ll really like, and are comfortable with. Akkineni picked her favorite lipstick for her celebrations: NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Walkyrie—a medium-toned rose shade. “No replacement found. The longest relationship I’ve had with a makeup product…3 years and still going strong. Best shade for Indian skin tones,” she shared in an Instagram post.
Sweep blush across your cheeks
Blush will help you fake a healthy flush instantly, making it an important addition to your bridal beauty repertoire. Are you gearing up for a long day where you won’t be able to touch up your makeup? Layer a powder blush over a cream or gel formula for a customized look that won’t melt or move.