If you're getting married this year, it's time to start planning your makeup for the big day. A characteristic of weddings is makeup, especially for women and the bride. If you look at Indian married women, their makeup focuses all the attention on their eyes, highlighting their gaze with intense colors. In the background, they show a nude face and lips in dark brown tones.
They need a long preparation time during the days of celebration. Within what is considered makeup we have henna , which is present on the hands and arms of both the bride and groom and the guests. They also paint their feet red because it symbolizes good luck, this is not something exclusive to weddings since they also do it on normal days. This paint lasts between 3 and 4 days, it is more common in women but some grooms also wear it. In addition, married women add rings to their feet that indicate their marital status.
Beauty Secrets of Indian Brides
Every bride dreams of arriving on her wedding day in the best shape and surely the real secret of beauty is to arrive happy and relaxed despite setbacks and unforeseen events. Beauty treatments to prepare for the big day are still a way to take care of yourself and find some time to stop and rest a little.
In this post we talk about the beauty rituals used by future brides in India who in photos and films always appear radiant and beautiful like princesses from Arabian Nights.
Indian wedding celebrations actually last from three days to a whole week and consist of a succession of ceremonies and celebrations, each of which has an important meaning and rituals that date back to ancient traditions.
One of the days preceding the wedding is dedicated to the “Mehendi” ceremony which in our country is better known as a henna-based tattoo, while usually the “Haldi” ceremony is celebrated on the morning of the wedding itself, in which the skin of the bride and groom (and their guests) is covered in a paste made from turmeric powder.
In the previous months, skin and hair care involves the use of natural cosmetics based on Ayurvedic medicine recipes, which we can also take inspiration from to try some DIY tea treatments.
Special treatments to start at least one month before the big day
In India, many natural cosmetic products are used and the ancient knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine describes the benefits and ways of using herbs, flowers, roots and fruits. Most of these ingredients are collected, dried, powdered and added to a mixture of natural oils always according to traditional recipes.
So there are oils that contain the best active ingredients for hair care such as amla fruit and others that are recommended for treating the skin of the body and face such as those based on sesame oil.
To combat hair loss and promote the growth of healthy, thick hair, brides-to-be apply these special oils at least an hour before shampooing, massaging the scalp for about ten minutes.To combat hair loss and promote the growth of healthy, thick hair, brides-to-be apply these special oils at least an hour before shampooing, massaging the scalp for about ten minutes.
The massage reactivates blood circulation and promotes the absorption of natural active ingredients. For an intensive treatment, we recommend using a generous amount of oil and performing the massage regularly, once or twice a week. This ancient recipe contains a blend of powerful herbal extracts infused in sesame oil and coconut milk.
The woody, earthy aroma that the oil releases during the massage has a calming and relaxing effect.
Mehendi: decorating the skin with henna.
One or two days before the wedding, the Mehendi ceremony takes place in which the hands and feet of the bride and groom are decorated with intricate floral designs using the natural color of henna.
Henna is made from the dried and crushed leaves of the Lawsonia inermis plant which release a red color on the skin and is applied using special cones.
One or two days before the wedding, the Mehendi ceremony takes place in which the hands and feet of the bride and groom are decorated with intricate floral designs using the natural color of henna.
The application of henna, in addition to the aesthetic result that traditionally imitates jewels and flowers, also has a refreshing and relaxing effect.
The ceremony is an opportunity to spend relaxing moments with family and friends, where everyone can have their hands decorated if they wish, people listen to music, dance and of course taste typical sweets and snacks.
How to make henna paste to decorate hands and feet
Ingredients: natural henna powder, cooled black tea infusion, coconut oil.
Preparation:
Pour the henna powder into a large enough bowl of glass or stainless steel (ceramic, plastic or other materials may stain)
Add a spoonful of warm coconut oil
Add the black tea infusion, stirring slowly until you get a paste with a semi-liquid consistency.
Pass the dough through a large metal sieve to eliminate lumps that would make it difficult to make the designs.
Cover with cling film and leave to rest for at least 3 hours before using.
The designs can be made with a wooden stick similar to the one used for skewers or using transparent plastic cones with a thin hole from which the dough can come out.
Once the designs are made on the skin, the mixture must dry and the skin must not be washed with water for at least three hours.
Haldi Ceremony: Turmeric Powder for Glowing Skin.
This ceremony usually takes place on the morning of the wedding and is a beauty and purification ritual in which a turmeric paste is spread on the body of the future spouses. The tradition of haldi has very ancient origins and multiple meanings: the yellow color of turmeric is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the couple, while its antiseptic and purifying properties are supposed to protect the health of the skin and body.
Each family prepares the dough with slight variations: the basic ingredients are turmeric root powder and water, but natural oils, rose water and sandalwood powder can be added.
This ceremony usually takes place on the morning of the wedding and is a beauty and purification ritual in which a turmeric paste is spread on the bodies of the future spouses.
Turmeric is known for its antioxidant and healing properties and is often an ingredient in natural skin care cosmetics.
Why would anyone with tattoos want to hide them in their wedding day? I could analyse this behaviour, but I lack the time right now. But those brides who choose to show their tattoos are the ones who know well why they had them done, they are proud of them and not afraid of showing them - kudos for them.
I enjoyed reading these tips - so useful, even for us who were brides a long time ago lol. Loved the pictures of the beautiful Indian brides (very rich wedding gowns).
Cheers