Fresh Glam Trends that Brides Will Love in 2024

Long gone are the days from 2016 when everyone was caking their faces with excess makeup, drawing eyebrows unflattering for their features, and investing in products unsuited to their skin types. We’ve now entered the glam phase of the adage; less is more with every makeup artist honing their skills to perfect the art of simplicity and minimalism; a trend all over social media and very much here to stay.

Namrata Soni, who was also a part of the recently concluded second edition of the FDCI Manifest Wedding Weekend, gave a glimpse of her expertise over an in-depth masterclass, and predicted the following make-up looks that are going to be widely popular amongst Indian Brides this wedding season.

1. Soft GlamIn sharp contrast to layers of makeup, the Soft Glam look relies on a careful study of a bride’s features, enhancing their natural contours and sharpness while mending any minor imperfections. The Soft-Glam look is all about building up coverage layer by layer and not needing to use more than what’s needed by your skin. Straightaway using excess product would inevitably make your skin look caky and take years away from your face.
2. Dewy SkinThe fundamental aspect of any soft-glam look that most brides tend to take for granted is well-hydrated and internally healthy skin. In addition to the unmatched combination of sleep and a good diet, it’s also very imperative to take time with your skincare routine.Let every product absorb into your skin seamlessly and then move on to the next step. A lot of MUAs and skincare enthusiasts are also realising the importance of face massage and Gua Shua as a method of lymphatic drainage and making the face look vibrant, glowy, and chiseled naturally; a must-have step for a beautiful canvas.
3. Blush for DaysFor a natural flush, a touch of rosy blush applied high on the cheeks works the best. Nowadays, no one leaves their house with a speck of blush on their cheeks suited best to your skin undertone. Beyond the conventional powder blushes, cream blushes and water-based tints are also becoming essentials for every bride who wants a natural yet effortlessly enlivened and in-love look.
4. Feathery brows and glossy lipsInstead of strictly going for over-plucked or overdrawn brows stealing away the natural appearance of your features, brides are opting for brow tamers and brow wax as a way to enhance the natural shape of their brows and opting for a more feathered look. Simply cleaning away the strays, and embracing the natural thickness/thinness of your brows is something that most brides tend to overlook.In addition, the rise of glossy lips with the sale of lip oils just validates how much everyone is obsessed with a clean, soft glam look; including future brides.
5. Metallic Accents and Graphic TouchesWhile the soft-glam bridal look is here to stay as people strive to look au naturale, a simple look can also be amped up by adding a strobe of a metallic shadow, bits of crystals around the eyes, or simply a swap of a graphic coloured liner. Minimal experimentation complementing a clean soft base is the perfect way for brides that seek some drama without overpowering their overall features.