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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 66 JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS BY SHUTTERSTOCK BRIDAL BOOT CAMP A how-to from engaged to "I Do!" By Lauren Torlone Mahoney / F A C E S + P L A C E S / Congratulations! You're engaged! And as any bride-to-be knows, there is a lot of planning to do. But in between the venue and the dress and the cake (and the music and the transportation and so much more), there is…you! With so much going on, making sure you look and feel your best can seem like a daunting task, which is why we consulted some of the North Shore's faro / S H O P + R E N E W / most seasoned bridal professionals for their tips and tricks of the big-day trade. 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING: Home hair care is so important. Begin using professional salon products at home to maintain the integrity of the color and cut long before the wedding day. – Philip Ciampa Salons Consult with an aesthetician to establish a regular schedule for facials and skin care. Never start a new skin care routine or new skin care service too close to the big day. – Christine Scovotti, makeup artist, director of salon + spa operations, INTERLOCKS Salon + Spa Decide whether hair will be worn up or down. is will determine how much time hair will need to grow out. – Tanya Messina, master stylist + colorist, INTERLOCKS Salon + Spa Lashes, laser and injectables should start well in advance to avoid any adverse reactions. – Tanya Messina, master stylist + colorist, INTERLOCKS Salon + Spa Make regular exercise routine rather than something you do because you are trying to fit into a specific mold. Keep your body moving, drink lots of water, and eat real food. – WheelHouse Indoor Cycling Studio 3-6 MONTHS BEFORE: Begin regular trims and conditioning treat- ments to get hair in the best pre-wedding shape possible. – Philip Ciampa Salons Schedule a bridal hair trial four months before wedding day. A seasoned stylist will take into account the dress style and neckline. Season and climate are also important factors to consider. A summer wedding will typically call for hair to be worn up, as hot, humid temperatures can impact a bride's hairstyle, while a winter wedding might include long hair worn down. – Philip Ciampa Salons Before you walk down the aisle, make sure you are in tip-top shape. "Consult with an aesthetician to establish a regular schedule for facials and skin care. Never start a new skin care routine or new skin care service too close to the big day." – CHRISTINE SCOVOTTI, MAKEUP ARTIST, DIRECTOR OF SALON + SPA OPERATIONS, INTERLOCKS SALON + SPA