Make-Up for Grooms: How Much Is Too Much?

Alright, so you are all set for your big day. You got your nails filed, the facial done, hair washed, shampooed, gelled. You are glowing, partly with love and majorly due to the big bucks that you have just spent. You are obviously going to get a lot of compliments, today being your Wedding Day. Oh wait, here’s the pickle... you are the groom! But never mind, you have got company. Research studies reveal that an increasing number of prospective grooms are lining up in front of trendy saloons to look all hunky dory on their big day.

And besides, who said only brides could look stunning on their wedding day? With changing times, trends have also changed and nowadays it’s quite common to find men all dolled up for their special day. Weddings are extremely special and so every effort must be made to make them even more unique, memorable and beautiful. So if you are the groom-to-be and literally want to stand out on your big day, follow these tips on ‘how to get the perfect groom makeup’ and look as stunning as your gorgeous bride standing right next to you.

Pre Wedding Preparation -

Start your preparations a couple of months before the big day. Style your hair accordingly and go for facial massages, hair and skin treatments, manicures, pedicures and possibly everything else in the book. Do not leave anything to chance.

Professional Help–

Get a professional to do the makeup for you. The D-day is too special (read late) for experiments. Therefore, since you’re still a novice with foundation bases or face packs, leave the job to the expert. Alternatively, you could also ask your mother/sister/friend to do it for you if they are confident enough of doing a good job.

Do Not Feel Shy –

Unfortunately, a lot of people still think makeup is still meant for girls and wimps. But in reality, make-up can be used by both men and women alike. In fact, it is only just that we men use a little make-up as a resort to complement our naturally beautiful and well endowed female counterparts.

Basic Fixes–

Even with all said and done, if you still feel you are the macho kind and cannot sit through a makeup session, you could at least get the basic fixes in place. Apply minimum makeup in the form of face powder, hair gel, etc. Make sure your hair is trimmed and combed properly and the excess oil and dirt is completely removed from your facial skin. Use a good hand cream as a lot of attention will be paid to your palm and fingers during the exchange of the rings.

Devote Time –

 A very important thing to remember is that any kind of makeup requires a minimum amount of time. Do not leave it for the last moment. Work out a schedule and keep adequate time for the same. Rushing through it may make you look even worse!

Statutory Warning- 

However, a very important tip (read precaution) is “Do Not Go Overboard”. There’s no way in the world you’d like to look better (read prettier) that your wife-to-be. The trick is to keep is simple and downplay the whole make-up issue.

So keep these useful tips in mind and look absolutely smashing (read handsome) on your wedding day. Groom makeup is the in-thing now and so you absolutely must get it done before exchanging your vows.