The Most Common Beauty Questions...Answered

From wedding hairstyles to wedding makeup, you want to look your best on your wedding day. Here are a few bridal beauty tips to help you make the right wedding hair and wedding makeup plan, including: how to decide which wedding makeup will look best on you, whether or not you should try a shimmer effect and how to handle frizzy hair, so you look beautiful in person and in your wedding photos.

Q. I was never really into wearing makeup but I'd like to wear some on my wedding day. The problem is that I don't really know how to put it on -- or what I even need to buy! Where do I begin?

A. You can start by checking out department store cosmetics counters. Many of the people that work at the counters are well trained and will do a great job helping you choose what you need. They may even give you a complete makeover for free. Let them show you what colors they think are best for your skin tone. Watch in a mirror as they apply the makeup, and when they're done, leave the store. You'll want to see the makeup in different, natural lighting, and check how it looks several hours after application (very important). You might also want to ask your fiance what he thinks -- if he doesn't recognize you, wash your face and don't go back to the store. On the other hand, if you decide that you like the look, go back to the cosmetics counter and buy what you like, or schedule a makeup appointment for your wedding day.