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Beauty,explained.

Bridal timelines, makeup tutorials and pro tips from behind the chair, written by Wendy Nicole.

14 pieces · 3 free to read · new ones every week

TutorialMakeup · 3 min read · PremiumSoft glam in ten minutes: my everyday versionMy fast, fingertip-friendly soft glam: polished skin, warm color and defined eyes in about ten minutes.Read the preview

ArticleBridal · 5 min read · PremiumYour bridal beauty timeline, from twelve months to the morning ofFrom booking your artist to the morning of, here is when to plan each part of your wedding beauty so the day itself feels calm and unhurried.Read the preview
ArticleQuinceañera & Sweet 16 · 5 min read · PremiumQuinceañera makeup that lasts from the mass to the last danceHow I build quinceañera makeup and hair that looks soft at mass, beautiful in portraits, and still flawless after the last dance.Read the preview
Pro tipPhotography · 2 min read · FreeFive pro tips before your photo shootFive things to do before your photo shoot so your makeup looks smooth, intentional and beautiful on camera.Read the article
ArticleBridal · 4 min read · PremiumMaking the most of your bridal trialWhat to bring, what to ask and how to judge the photos, so your bridal trial gives you a look you love and a clear plan for the day.Read the preview
ArticleSkin · 5 min read · PremiumThirty days to event-ready skinA calm, week-by-week skin plan for the month before your event, built on consistency, smart timing and no last-minute surprises.Read the preview
TutorialMakeup · 4 min read · PremiumLong-wear foundation for heat, humidity and a twelve-hour dayThe prep, layering and setting method I use when foundation has to hold through heat, humidity and a very long day.Read the preview
Pro tipMakeup · 2 min read · FreeThe right lash for your eye shapeWhere your eyes need length, and how to size, apply and remove strip lashes safely.Read the article
ArticleBridal · 5 min read · PremiumGetting everyone ready on time: planning the bridal morningHow to build a getting-ready schedule that keeps your bridal party on time, with a sample timeline for a bride plus five.Read the preview
ArticleQuinceañera & Sweet 16 · 4 min read · PremiumSweet sixteen glam that still looks like herFresh skin, sparkling eyes and a youthful finish: how I plan sweet sixteen glam that feels fun and still looks like her.Read the preview
TutorialMakeup · 4 min read · PremiumBrows that frame your face, step by stepMap, tidy and fill your brows step by step for a shape that frames your face and looks like real hair.Read the preview
Pro tipBridal · 2 min read · PremiumThe big-day touch-up kit, packed like a proWhat to pack in your big-day touch-up kit, who should carry it, and when to use each piece.Read the preview
TutorialMakeup · 3 min read · PremiumLip color that lasts through dinner and dancingThe lining, layering and setting steps that keep lip color in place through dinner, toasts and dancing.Read the preview
ArticlePhotography · 4 min read · FreePhoto glam vs. real-life glam: what changes and whyWhy makeup reads differently on camera than in person, and how I balance a look so it works both in the room and in photos.Read the article

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