With a cool four billion wedding ideas rocking around Pinterest, it's easy to get a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, everyone's favourite online moodboard peeps have released their 2018 wedding report, including the five hottest bridal hair and make-up looks to be working this year.
So forget dodgy bridesmaid corkscrew curls, and leave the misguided smokey eyes to the guests, these are the wedding beauty trends you need to know about. Totally beautiful but seriously cool bride? Done and done.
1. Messy Updos
Pinterest search increase: +1247%
According to Pinterest, overly neat updos that take hours to perfect are officially out, with brides saying 'I do' to messier, more romantic styles.
The best bit? You can save money on the bridal hairstylist and spend it on the dress/Petersham Nurseries feast/champers (delete as appropriate) instead.
2. Hair Combs
Pinterest search increase: +89%
2018 is without doubt the year of the hair accessory. Seen storming the runways all over the place at fashion week, vintage style hair combs have never been more chic.
Opt for pearl encrusted styles for a take on Simone Rocha's ethereal SS18 offering, go minimal with a simple lacquered black version to contrast a white veil, or up the romance by using a comb to fix fresh flowers into your seriously on trend messy updo.
3. Glossy Lips
Pinterest search increase: +459%
Thanks to our obsession with the almost too Instagrammable Glossier and all things 90s, lip gloss has made a triumphant return to our make-up bags. The difference this time? Lose the shimmer and opt for stickiness-free shine in pastel pinks and peach shades on eyes, lips and even cheeks for a glossy look that says 'sartorially approved bride'.
4. Next Level Lashes
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Pinterest search increase: +152%
If there's one feature to go big on for your 2018 wedding make-up look, it's lashes. Super long, fluttery eyelashes are back in a big way and conveniently, the secret to making your peepers pop in those wedding photos.
Totally timeless and always flattering, if a less 'on trend' bridal look feels more you, then get your hands on a pair of falsies, or indulge in a LVL lash lift for your most alluring eyes ever.
5. Hollywood Waves
Pinterest search increase: +55%
Ideal for evening weddings or for brides that want to add a dash of glam to the situation, soft Hollywood waves with side partings are having a moment.
Always classic but with an edge of 40s glamour, dress your waves up with AW18's favourite accessory, the diamanté hair slide, or finish with a veil for a 'do that wouldn't look out of place on the Cannes red carpet.
