Bride & Hair Coloring  
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It is recommended that the Bride-to-be schedule an appointment for a Consultation at least 6 -12 weeks prior to the wedding. Even the most daring of modern day brides tend to shy away from hair color for the big day. If ever there was a time to help Mother Nature, your wedding day is it. How to get the job done with no tears and guaranteed results is easy if you follow these guidelines.

1. Plan ahead. If this is the first time that you're having your hair colored, you need to find a good colorist. Your best bet is a personal referral. From several people whose hair color you admire.

2. Call the salon and request a consultation, for witch there is usually no charge. The colorist should ask questions about your lifestyle, how much time you have  to maintain your color, what you think you want, whether or not your hair will be exposed to the sun on your honeymoon, and the colors in your trousseau. Skin and eye color should also be noted. Bring several photos that express your vision of what you desire to have. It can be extremely helpful since stylist tend to be visual.

3. The colorist should be willing to explain the various options that are available. These include semi-permanent color which can be done in a very subtle manner and gives the hair a wonderful shine and highlights witch are always popular. Tint, which is more lasting but also requires more maintenance. Highlights are always popular as, they add dimension to the hair and are very flattering in photographs and videos. When done with skill, they can provide the look of hair kissed by the sun. Every good consultation should include a quote for the cost of the service. If the colorist doesn't mention price, don't be afraid to ask.

4. Plan to have your color done about two weeks before the wedding so that if adjustments are need, there insufficient time for them to be made. Also bring your headpiece to the salon, so that stylist who will be finishing your hair can work around it. This is also a good time to choose color for your eye and lip and to have your make-up done.

5. As the big day draws, near map out some time for self- pampering by following these guidelines
Five days before, a facial and a massage will relax those tense muscles and clear up any blemishes. If your hair color needs some last minute attention, this is the time to address the issue. Three days to go, schedule a pedicure and waxing. The day before, leave time for a manicure.

6. This is it. Your wedding day! Take a nice hot bubble bath, and soak until you feel the stress leaving your body. Go off to the hair stylist wearing something that buttons down the front so you don't have to pull anything over your head. If possible arrange to have a professional at the house to make last minute repairs to hair and make-up. Walk down the aisle confident that you look radiant and beautiful, with your hair your crowning glory.

P.S. If you are the mother of the bride or groom, all of this applies to you as well. In fact even more so, as you really deserve to be good to yourself.