Your One-Year Wedding Beauty Prep Timeline

12 Months Before

• Hair Care: Begin a hair health routine. Use deep conditioning treatments weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your hair type.
• Skin Care: Schedule a consultation with a dermatologist or esthetician to assess your skin and create a customized skincare plan.
• Overall Health: Start or maintain a balanced diet and exercise routine. Consider taking supplements for hair, skin, and nail health after consulting with a healthcare professional.

9-10 Months Before

• Skincare Regimen: Implement your personalized skincare routine, including cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and sun protection.
• Hair Plans: Discuss your wedding hairstyle with your stylist. If you're planning significant changes (e.g., growing out or changing color), start now.
• Fitness Goals: If you have specific fitness goals, now is the time to start working towards them consistently.

7-8 Months Before

• Facials: Begin regular facial treatments. Aim for one every 4-6 weeks.
• Hair Appointments: Schedule all pre-wedding hair appointments (cuts, colors, treatments) through to your wedding day.
• Teeth Whitening: If considering professional teeth whitening, start the process now.

5-6 Months Before

• Makeup and Hair Trials: Schedule and complete your first makeup and hair trials. Bring photos of your dress and accessories.
• Skincare Treatments: If considering more intensive treatments like chemical peels or microdermabrasion, start now to allow time for skin recovery and multiple sessions.
• Stress Management: Implement stress-reduction techniques such as yoga, meditation, or regular massages.

3-4 Months Before

• Body Care: Start a full-body skincare routine, including exfoliation and moisturizing.
• Nail Care: Begin regular manicures and pedicures to strengthen nails and improve overall hand and foot appearance.
• Lash and Brow Grooming: If desired, start lash growth serums or consider options like microblading for brows.

2 Months Before

• Spray Tan Trial: If planning a spray tan for the wedding, do a trial run now to test color and longevity.
• Final Hair Color: Get your final pre-wedding hair color. This allows time for adjustments if needed.
• Skincare Assessment: Evaluate your skincare routine's effectiveness and make any final adjustments.

1 Month Before

• Final Makeup and Hair Trial: Complete your final trials, incorporating any changes from the first round.
• Maintenance Mode: Stick to your established routines. Avoid introducing new products or treatments that might cause reactions.
• Hydration: Increase your water intake for glowing skin and overall health.

2 Weeks Before

• Last Facial: Get your final facial, avoiding any extractions or harsh treatments.
• Hair Trim: Get a light trim to freshen up your hairstyle.
• Teeth Whitening: Complete any at-home teeth whitening treatments.

1 Week Before

• Gentle Exfoliation: Do a gentle face and body exfoliation to promote smooth, glowing skin.
• Hydration Boost: Use hydrating masks for face and hair.
• Brows and Lashes: Get your final brow shaping and lash tint or extension touch-up if applicable.

2-3 Days Before

• Spray Tan: If desired, get your wedding spray tan.
• Manicure and Pedicure: Get your wedding day manicure and pedicure.

Day Before

• Relaxation: Take time to relax. Consider a gentle yoga session or meditation.
• Hair Wash: Wash and style your hair as recommended by your hairstylist.
• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep.

Wedding Day

• Early Start: Begin hair and makeup early, allowing ample time for touch-ups.
• Stay Calm: Practice deep breathing or meditation to stay relaxed.
• Final Touches: Have your beauty team on hand for last-minute touch-ups before walking down the aisle.

Day Of Wedding Beauty Timeline

• 4 hours before the ceremony: Begin with your hair styling. Wear a button-up shirt to avoid disturbing your hair when changing into your dress.
• 3 hours before the ceremony: Move on to your makeup. This will give enough time to perfect your look and make any necessary adjustments.
• 1 hour before the ceremony: Do a final touch-up on your hair and add any accessories, like a veil or jewelry. Avoid putting on any perishable items, like a fresh flower crown, until the last minute.
• 20 minutes before the ceremony: Brush your teeth and touch up your makeup. Make sure someone in your bridal party has your lipstick and other essential beauty products handy for any last-minute fixes.