Fashion
Ramani Fernando adding a touch of timeless elegance for brides
The world of beauty is constantly.And Ramani Fernando works tirelessley to ensure glam’s standards. remain seamlessly on pace with the global trend turnover. Ramani Fernando, a trail blazer in the beauty industry finds beauty in every woman. For her beauty has always been deeply individual. . She explains a bride’s face isn’t a flat sheet of paper, a beautician needs to know how to capture and enhance her individual beauty.
“My style i s a combination of my own aesthetic and the way I know a bride likes to feel on thier wedding day. I provide soft,elegant and naturally enhancing make up applications that are long lasting,fresh and beautiful. I like to create soft,flowy, romantic and textured hairstyles that frame the face and last until the end without looking too fixed and hard. I resonate with brides who like me,don’t like the feeling of being heavily made up. I am inspired by boho chic and I love using the words “soft” and “romantic”when describing my brand visuals.
What is your signature look, and which products do you have using to create it?
My signature bridal look is designed to enhance the bride’s natural beauty while adding a touch of timeless elegance and sophistication, ensuring she feels radiant and beautiful on her special day.
For makeup I like to use the following
Complexion: Dewy, luminous skin achieved with a radiant foundation and highlighter.
Eyes: Soft, neutral eyeshadows with a hint of shimmer, well-defined lashes with mascara, and a thin, precise eyeliner to enhance the eyes without being too dramatic.
Cheeks: A natural blush to add a healthy glow and subtle contouring to define the face.
Lips: A soft pink or nude lipstick with a hint of gloss to complete the ethereal, glowing look.
For Hair styles I like to use the following
Heat Protectant: A must before using any heat styling tools to protect the hair.
Volumizing Mousse: To add body and texture, essential for creating long-lasting styles.
Hair Spray: A strong-hold hairspray to keep the hairstyle intact throughout the day and night.
Finishing Serum: To add shine and tame any frizz for a polished look.
What advice do you have to a bride to be?
Start Early
Begin your beauty and skincare routine well in advance of the wedding. This gives you ample time to address any skin concerns and to ensure your hair is healthy and vibrant.
Skincare Routine
Adopt a consistent skincare regimen that includes cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, and sun protection. Regular facials can help maintain a clear and glowing complexion.
Hair Care
Treat your hair with deep conditioning treatments and avoid drastic changes close to the wedding. Regular trims and nourishing treatments will keep your hair in top condition.
Makeup Trials
Schedule makeup trials to find the perfect look that complements your dress and overall theme. Bring inspiration photos and communicate clearly with your makeup artist about your preferences.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. Proper hydration also helps with overall wellness, ensuring you look and feel your best.
Healthy Lifestyle
Maintain a balanced diet and incorporate regular exercise into your routine. This not only helps with looking great but also boosts your energy and reduces stress.
Sleep Well
Ensure you get enough sleep, especially in the weeks leading up to the wedding. Adequate rest is crucial for looking refreshed and radiant on your big day
The best pre wedding facials for glowing skin?
To achieve glowing skin before your wedding, it’s important to choose facials that hydrate, brighten, and rejuvenate your complexion.
Consult with a skincare professional to tailor treatments to your skin type and needs.
Avoid trying new treatments too close to the wedding to prevent any adverse reactions.
Maintain a consistent at-home skincare routine to complement your professional treatments.
How soon before the wedding should bride come in for a treatment?
6-12 Months Before the Wedding
Initial Consultation: Schedule an initial consultation with your beauty therapist or dermatologist to discuss your skin and hair goals.
Start Skincare Regimen: Begin a consistent at-home skincare routine and professional treatments to address any specific concerns like acne, hyperpigmentation, or aging.
Hair Care: If you’re considering a significant change in hair color or style, now is the time to start experimenting.
What do bride typically request their skin to look like or what issues do they want to be addressed before the ceremony?
Radiant and Glowing:
Brides often desire a luminous, radiant complexion that looks healthy and vibrant in person and in photos.
Even Skin Tone:
An even skin tone is highly sought after to ensure a flawless base for makeup, with no noticeable discoloration or uneven patches.
How soon before the wedding should they come in for a treatment?
To achieve optimal skin for your wedding, start treatments 6-12 months in advance with an initial consultation and regular facials to address long-term concerns like acne or pigmentation. Continue monthly facials and any intensive treatments like chemical peels until 2-3 months before the wedding, ensuring a consistent at-home skincare routine. At 4-6 weeks out, schedule your last intensive treatment, focusing on hydrating and soothing facials in the final month. One week before, have your final facial and any hair removal treatments, followed by a manicure and pedicure 2-3 days prior.
Biggest challenge a makeup artist faces?
The biggest challenge for a makeup artist is catering to the different needs and preferences of clients while also staying true to their own style. This means understanding each client’s features and desires, managing time effectively, and ensuring makeup lasts despite challenges like weather or long events.
How do you handle a stubborn bride, when she asks for a makeup that is unsuitable for them?
Navigating a situation where a bride insists on a makeup style that may not be suitable for them requires a tactful approach focused on effective communication and collaboration.
Firstly, I would listen attentively to her preferences and desires, acknowledging her vision while gently offering my professional expertise and suggestions. I would explain the reasons behind my recommendations, highlighting what would complement her features and ensure she looks her best on her special day.
Latest trends for brides for 2024?
Effortless Glamour
Brides may opt for makeup looks that enhance their natural beauty with a focus on radiant, luminous skin. Soft, romantic eyeshadow shades, defined brows, and fluttery lashes paired with glossy lips can create a timeless yet effortlessly glamorous look.
Versatile Hairstyles
Hairstyles that offer versatility, such as soft waves, sleek ponytails, or intricate braids, can cater to different wedding themes and venues, allowing brides to transition seamlessly from ceremony to reception.
In your opinion, what really makes a bride stand out – her makeup, jewellery, outfit or confidence?
In my opinion, while makeup, jewellry, and outfit play significant roles in enhancing a bride’s appearance, it’s ultimately her confidence that truly makes her stand out. Confidence radiates from within and can elevate even the simplest of looks. A bride who feels confident and comfortable in her own skin exudes a natural beauty and presence that captivates everyone around her. It’s the way she carries herself.
Fashion
Ruffles,lace and micro mini
If you can even believe it, 2025 is here And with the exciting new year comes exciting new fashion trends. At last September’s fashion weeks, designers gave us a glimpse of what to expect come 2025, and we’re here to let you know that there’s SO much to get excited about. From the new ‘It’ shade of pink (hint: it’s not Barbie!) to whimsical textures like ruffles and lace and even funky new ways to style those joggers that you already own, 2025 fashion is just as much about wearability as it is about glamour.
The major fashion trends that you’ll be seeing everywhere next year, are some wearable goodies that would look oh-so-great hanging in your newly updated wardrobe.
Yes, you can be on trend wearing what you already own – this one is alllll about the styling. Athleisure has been trending for a while, obviously, but we’re here to tell you that come 2025 it’ll be totally normal to incorporate your athletic wardrobe into your daily outfits.
Wear a tracksuit with a miniskirt, style a workout tank with trousers, etc. It’s the year of the mini, but not just mini… Micro. Yes, we’re talking about hot pants! They’re the younger, cooler, itsy-bitsy version of your favourite summer shorts. Wear them with sheer tights underneath or go totally bare. The whimsical moments this year , from lace to ruffles and everything sheer. It’s not just stripes that are in, it’s stripes on stripes on – you guessed it – more stripes. This maximalist trend is about the joy of wearing all the stripe combos you can think of… all at once. Pattern mixing is back, people!
Fashion
Glamour and glitz at Christmas splendour
There were many members of the Academy for Administrative Professionals at Hotel Sapphire gathered from all corners of Sri Lanka to take part in thier annual Christmas party celebrations recently,Christmas Splendour organised by Batch 21 students.This event featured a rainbow theme, fashionable attire and gifts from Santa Claus.
Many women added sparkle to the evening, headed by the Chairperson, Dr. Sunethra Nugawela. Attired elegantly in a black silk, saree she made a fashion statement, The evening attraction was the remarkable speech stressing the importance of unity and dedication of past and present students. The evening was full of glamour, glitz and camaraderie followed by a grand dinner
. She expressed confidence that the upcoming Emerald Anniversary celebrations of AAP, will be held in April 2025 marking a another significant milestone for the organisation
Pix by Thushara Attapathu
Fashion
A proud moment for Sri Lanka in Vietnam
By Zanita Careem
Sri Lanka won global recognition at the recently concluded hair and beauty competition organised by the Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association held in Cambodia .This prestigious event was held under the leadership of Sahan Gunasekera who led Sri Lanka’s team of hairdressers to this vibrant city.
The outstanding contributions of former President Suraj Gunasekera who served for 27 years, played a vital role in the growth of this association in Sri Lanka.
This association has 17 member nations participating, and Sri Lanka is one of the member countries along with China, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Korea, Mongolia, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Macau, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia, Vietnam and Nigeria.
This event marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s hair and beauty industry, offering a global platform to showcase local talent.
This year Sri Lanka’s hairdressing and cosmetology team from different salons across Sri Lanka took part. They were namely Anita Vinayangakathan, Nitharshana Tilaxan, N. Yamuna, Suluxsana Sivakumary, Pushpalatha Vijayaranger and Sasikala Thambirajah. Anita emerged as the proud winner by becoming the second runner-up in the bridal makeup category, bringing immense pride to Sri Lanka’s beauty industry.
Hasini Gunasekera, present President of APHCA, also the brand ambassador for Seri Naturals said “Anita’s achievements to be the second runner up, showcased local talent bringing recognition and fame to Sri Lanka in the global beauty landscape.
Notable industry pioneers M/S Deepika Gunasekera, Ms Henry Vijayasingam and Hasini Gunasekera were part of the judging panel, lending their expertise to the competition and brought great admiration,honour and praise to Sri Lanka.Make-up artists and hairstylists from Sri Lanka who took part in this prestigious event in the vibrant city of Cambodia who played the host attracting delegations, contestants and judges form all over the region.
History was rewritten for Sri Lanka
as the Sri Lankan winner was announced. The beauticians who took part expressed excitement at participating in this grand finale overseas. “We considered this as a challenge and a stepping stone for all us us to qualify ourselves for other major international events”
‘We want to thank Hasini Gunasekera President (APHCA) for organising such a wonderful event. It was a new experience and a new beginning to compete internationally” said one of the competitors.
APHCA continues to be a driving force in elevating the beauty industry standards across member countries providing professionals with opportunities for learning development and innovation The 29th APHCA will be held at Taiwan on October 2025.
Established in 1997, APHCA was conceived to strengthen camaraderie among fellow hairdressers and cosmetologists in the Asia Pacific region, and helps to create an environment where member states can interact and build a network with fellow members.
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