We are always asked by our brides-to-be, “Should I get a spray tan for my wedding day?” or “What do I need to know/think about when organising a tan for the day?” So here are a few tips from one of our stylists who is a tan-professional

How do I plan the perfect spray tan for my wedding day? 

Everyone has seen an unattractive spray tan, no one wants to look orange on any day but especially not on your wedding day!  The first step is to prepare your skin for your spray tan – using an exfoliating glove, exfoliate your skin every day for seven days prior to your spray tan; moisturise your whole body as often as possible (dry patches will go darker); do all hair removal at least 24 hours before your spray tan to ensure that your pores close before the spray tan is applied.

How do I rinse my tan off?

Have a luke warm, 30 second shower or until the water runs clear, don’t use any body wash, run your hands over your body very quickly to avoid water run marks, pat dry with a towel from head to toe, do not moisturise after your first shower (especially if it is an express tan).

How do i know if the product/brand will be appropriate for my skin tone and type?

There is a huge variety of tanning products on the market and choosing the correct product for your skin can be tricky.  Tanning products are available in various “base” colours for example, green, purple and red.  The spray tan consultant will analyse your skin and determine which base is best suited to your skin, aiming to counteract your natural pigment.

How do i keep my spray tan lasting and avoid patchiness?

It is important to moisturise as much as possible after your tan has developed and been rinsed off (not within 12 hours of getting your tan).  Hot water and chlorine dry out your skin so it is best to avoid these for the week after your tan.

What questions should i ask my spray tanner?

Spray tans are now available in 8 hour or express tans, ensure that you know which tan you are getting so that you know when to rinse it off.  Ask what it should look like before and after rinsing and what to do if you make a smudge in the tan before rinsing.

What else do i need to know?

Spray tans do not contain SPF protection so don’t forget to apply sunscreen! It is best to have your spray tan done two days before your wedding or special event.  Remember to relax while your spray tan is developing, avoid activities that cause you to sweat or get the spray tan wet.  Wear dark, loose clothing without a bra after having your spray tan applied.

Erin’s Wedding was in September last year at Castaway’s Beach at the Sunshine Coast and our talented Prue and Paula look after Erin for her Wedding day hair and make up.  The grils had so much fun spoiling the girls in the most picturesque location overlooking the beach.  The house was located on a private property and the girls the day with a relaxing stroll oolong the beach.  The Bridesmaids decorated the Wedding night room with a trail of chocolates and flowers to set the mood.  Erin was then of to spend their honeymoon in Europe.

The Wedding was coordinated by Victoria at The Little White Wedding Company. Amazing photography was by Feather and Stone.

Erin’s look for Makeup was airbrushed to ensure that the makeup last all day and night!  All of the girls had Airstocking applied to their décolletage areas for a more flawless skin finish…

The girls all had a super smokey feel with full bar lashes for extra drama!!…The girls were also bronzed to look sunkissed.

Erin’s hair really worked well for a beach Wedding, soft low and romantic…it looked effortlessly classic.

The Bridesmaids hairstyles were similar except softly to one side and incorporating a soft braid.

A question we get asked a lot is….

What is Airbrush Foundation?

Airbrush foundation is a water-based, oil-free and long wearing makeup that is applied through an airbrush, using a small air compressor. It is usually used for high definition film.

As it is applied, it feels like a mist hitting your face and dries into a smooth, flawless finish that feels very light on the skin. It is long wearing, non-transferable, and ideal for high heat,  humidity, weddings and dancing all night!

It is especially good for people with oilier skin, or blemished skin as it tends to stay put longer.

What is the difference between Airbrush and Traditional Foundation?

With a combination of the techniques used by our makeup artist,  long wearing foundations, primers, and setting sprays – the same long wearing effect can be achieved with traditional makeup.

If you prefer a very “dewy” look, traditional makeup may be the way to go. Airbrush foundation is a slightly more matte look.

As with any makeup medium, we can control the coverage from sheer to full coverage with both airbrush or traditional foundations.

Ultimately, it is what you feel most comfortable with and the type of finish you would like.

Your Mum has looked after you for years and now it’s your Wedding day and you are the centre of attention, but you also want to make sure that your Mum is spoilt as well.

We have so many occasions where Mum’s say after they have their hair and make up professionally done…”Wow, I’ m so glad that I did choose to be booked in as well, and I have really enjoyed the experience”…

Your Mum may feel that the day is all about you and she don’t want to make a fuss…or she may think that having their makeup down may make them look older or your Mum  has had the same hairdresser for years and think it would be easier to have it done with someone they are familiar with….

You may like to visit our facebook page to view the most up to date pictures of our Bridal parties.

Some tips in helping you plan your Mums hair and make up are..

* Your Mum may like to come into the Powder Room salon to have a haircut or co our in the lead up to the day, then we can help guide Mum with the Wedding day look…a change can be great too.

* You are still you! So choose a hairstyle that embraces  the general qualities in what you like to look like.  Don’t go for drastic change for example if you are 100% grey, don’t have a full head colour, choose some highlights to work with your tone of grey.  Make sure you have more time in the lead up to the Wedding may, take the time to get to know your stylist, try to go to the same stylists a few times in the lead up to the big day, look for an artist that LISTENS to who you are!  Check out our Powder Room salon prices at our New Farm based salon.

* Looking after your Mums skin care regime as well…hydrating facials and oxygen plumping treatments can help the look of the foundation on the Wedding day…it’s a good excuse to spoil Mum more.

* Make up application is best applied with make up brushes, using a foundation brush really helps the foundation be buffed into the skin and not just sit on top of the skin.  Preparation of skin is also essential, using smoothing serums and primers, to ensure the foundation lasts.

*Guess what Mum’s can have airbrush make up too!! It is always relative to skin type, so chat to your artist.

* Light reflecting concealers and powders are also amazing to ensure the most flawless finish.

*Eyebrows are considered the border of your face, so don’t forget to have them groomed prior the the Wedding day and making sure that you have them done a few days prior so that all redness has disappeared.  Correct brow make up application can even lift the eyes.

* Don’t be afraid of a few individual temporary lash extensions on the Wedding day as if the correct size is chosen for your Wedding day they can really open up your eye shape.

 
*And one last final tip…. don’t hesitate, if you would like to secure The Powder Room for your Wedding day hair and make up fill out our online Booking form today and secure your date with a deposit, chat to one of our friendly coordinators today.

Some of our favourite Mother of the Bride makeup products include:

Estee Lauder- Brush on Illuminating concealer

Estee Lauder – Perfectionist Wrinkle Lifting Serum

Laura Mercier -Secret finishing powder

Powder Room’s Flawless Face – Blotting Powder

Make up for Ever-HD foundation

Mac- Prep and Prime

Mac- Strobe Cream

Check out the latest Brisbane Bride Magazine to see The Powder Room’s 6 page spread showcasing our latest wedding day hair and makeup looks and how we created them! Here’s a little sneak peak for some inspiration…

Feel like royalty on your wedding day!  This is our Princess Bride “Kate Middleton” look-alike. 

Our “Lady Luxe” – 40′s and fabulous…be transported to the elegance of yesteryear in this relaxed and romantic style.

“Red Carpet Romance” Be a celebrity on your Wedding Day…Bump up the glam factor and say “I Do” in style!

Hi Girls,


We were watching the X Factor Grand final last night and just had to put a blog up about Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mel B’s hairstyles!


We just looooved Nat’s soft vintage style side knotted bun especially with the bold red lip, she looked like she just stepped out of the pages of Vogue magazine! What a gorgeous idea for a wedding day hairstyle!!


And Mel B’s hair is always fab but the smoothness and simplicity of her high set chignon last night was so perfectly coiffured and allowed her gorgeous accessories  to do the talking. A great idea if your looking for something on trend for your big day or would be perfect as a bridesmaids hairstyle!


What do you think girls, did they get it right last night with the hair and makeup styling?


Looking forward to seeing what they come up with for the decider tonight


You might like to visit our wedding day hairstyle gallery for more wedding hairstyle options too!

Hi beautiful brides-to-be,

I just wanted to introduce myself, my name’s Laura and I’ve just started working at The Powder Room as one of the Wedding co-ordinators, I’m also a makeup artist…and coming up in March, I too, will be walking down the aisle…makes me get goosebumps just thinking about it!!!!!!

It’s such a crazy, emotional and exciting time in our lives and if you’re anything like me, you’ll want your day to be perfect!! When I’m looking at vendors for my wedding I’m always looking to see if they actually get as excited and caught up in the joy of my wedding as I do. My best experiences are with the people that actually share my joy. I’m getting so excited about finding the perfect flower or the right fabric for my dress, trivial little things that just mean so much to me now! One of the things that I LOVE is how the girls at The Powder Room are just so passionate about weddings, they just adore us brides! They genuinely care, which I’m finding, is quite hard to come by. You should see the cupcakes they provide at their Cupcake Consultations or this delicious Turkish Iced Rose Tea, it makes my mouth water just thinking about them!

When I’m talking to people that are going to help out with my wedding, for some reason, I always worry about consistency. I don’t want to be explaining myself, and what I want, over and over again. That’s one of the awesome things about The Powder Room, you have the same stylist for your trial and your wedding day. It makes me feel so at ease knowing that I’m going to have the same amazing stylist who knows my face and hair from my trial to do the same breathtaking job at my wedding. Most days are bad hair days for me…so having someone who knows how to tame my hair and make it look beautiful really puts me at ease. I would just like to look like a better version of me!! I still want my fiance to recognise me when I walk down the aisle.

Also…The Powder Room are amazing to talk to, trust me, I’ve been picking their brains about all things wedding! They’re just a wealth of knowledge and always happy to have a chat. They actually have time to talk to us rather than sounding like they are in a hurry. I can understand that there are a lot of wedding suppliers out there that are owner operators, but it’s nice to know that I can contact the girls on phone, email or come in to see them at the Powder Room Boutique Studio at New Farm…. Anyway, as a bride-to-be, I can wholeheartedly recommend that you try The Powder Room experience, it really is an experience that you shouldn’t miss out on!!

Some of the things I think are special about Powder Room!!

- Cupcakes…of course!! (compliments of Cakes by Judy C)

- The Powder Room Promise, as the trial is THE most important part…did you know they spend three hours with you for a hair and make up trial?

- So many gallery images and real bride updates on the facebook page weekly, and pictures of the backs of hairstyles too!!

- My stylists only look after MY wedding on MY special day….phew that makes me feel so much better.

- They can travel to me on the day or I could decide to escape everyone and come to The Powder Room Studio.

Happy wedding planning,

Laura xxx

So many of our brides have asked us for information on our new clipless hair tongs, so we thought we would share the love with you all!


The new generation curling wands are fast, easy and create a curl that lasts and lasts. All of our Powder Room hairstylists are using the new tongs to create big beautiful curls with body, similar to “Victoria Secret hair”.

Some great features include:


- Super smooth, Tourmaline barrels creates smooth glossy curls
- Ceramic technology produces negative ions to seal cuticles and repel humidity, hence no frizz!
- Far infrared technology gently heats the hair from the inside out, curling quickly and safely
- Ion field technology seals in natural oils for great conditioning
- Micro-porous technology locks in moisture so no split ends
- Rapid heat recovery for quick styling and no damage to your hair
- Professional clip free design will not tug or break hair
- Salon length anti-tangle cable with 360 degree swivel

What a gorgeous bride and stunning bridal party!

Jasmine was pampered by The Powder Room girls on 16th September and we think she couldn’t have looked more beautiful!

We absolutely loooove the bridesmaids dresses with the cute ruffles and adore the colour too.

Many thanks to Ben Clarke for the beautiful photos

 A hair padding would have been used for the chignon at the back to create the shape.

Kim’s makeup, artist Mario Dedivanovic explains in his own words how he created Kim’s perfect princess look on the day.

“She wanted to look like the most polished and beautiful version of herself,” he says. Preparation was with moisturiser by La Mer and By Terry Touche Veloutee concealer under her eyes, giving her a fresh-faced look. Ensuring things stayed put during the long day, Dedivanovic set her makeup with Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish loose powder.

When it came to highlighting Kardashian’s stunning features — especially the eyes — “I used Lancôme 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Golden Frenzy,” he explains. “I swept the golden shade all over lid, the darkest shade along her crease and the lightest shade I used on the brow bone to highlight. I swept the golden colors along Kim’s lower lash line for a super-soft smoky look.” And to give her lashes beautiful length and volume, “I applied two coats of Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes mascara in So Black,” he explains.

To warm Kardashian’s skin and contour her cheeks, Dedivanovic relied on Guerlain Teracotta bronzing powder. “I brushed a bit all along the hairline and along the jaw line,” he says. “To chisel her cheeks, I swept it along the hollows of her cheeks.” Finishing off the look, he defined Kardashian’s voluminous lips using YSL Dessin des Levres lip liner in Nude Beige and Lancôme’s L’Absolu Nu lipstick in Coral Sand (a sheer peachy hue), adding a final touch of shine with Lancôme La Laque Fever lip gloss in Ravishing Coral.

But his job wasn’t done yet. The secret to her stunning shine-free skin throughout the day and night? “Tatcha Blotting Papers,” Dedivanovic reveals. And since Kardashian changed gowns throughout the evening, Dedivanovic had to keep his work classic. “The look had to work with any dress she chose,” he shares, “so we kept the makeup consistent through out the whole day and into the evening.”

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We just love receiving beautiful thank you letters from our gorgeous brides, it gives us such a buzz to know that we helped in making their day absolutely perfect!

Emma was married on 25th June and had the fabulous Megan and Jacqueline pampering her and her girls on the day, how gorgeous do they all look!

Hello Powder Room.

I had my wedding hair and make-up done on the 25th June this year by Megan and Jac at the Emporium.

I have to say that they were absolutely amazing.  They knew exactly what I was after and I couldn’t have wished for a more perfect job.  The girls and my mum all looked fab and I think I end up pretty lovely myself.  Haha.  

I have attached some pictures from the photographer to showcase the wonderful work they did. 

Kind Regads and a big thank-you for making my day so pretty.

Emma Mifsud