Bridal hair and makeup: Simple elegance holds sway from Middleton to Kardashian
It might not be quite the year of Kate Middleton, but classic elegance, femininity, romanticism and retro looks are what's trending for 2012 in bridal hair and makeup.
Middleton had the eyes of the world locked on her last April when she married Prince William. And while the now-famous look she chose is popular, everyday brides -- and their stylists -- are painting with a bit wider brush.
Whether a bride has long hair or short hair, wears makeup every day or prefers just a coating of lip gloss, she can find trends and influences that will help mold her look.
We talked to Northeast Ohio hairstylists and makeup artists to find out about hair and makeup trends for the coming year:
Long hair
Retro-vintage looks are the biggest trend (for short hair, too), writes John Anthony Marinucci, artistic director for Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa in Solon, in an email.

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2012 Prom
@ LOL I was so jealous that she had that many hair and makeup ideas, I only have like 2!!
In case you need a few ideas for your next holiday party, I asked each of my colleagues for the secrets to their look. "It's fun for people to see you in a new look at a party. I normally wear my hair in soft waves, so I went for straight and sleek
Chen enjoys working with her clients to come up with styles individualized to their needs and complimenting their natural features. In 2008, she became a Thermafuse Educator, and then a National Thermafuse Platform Artist and a member of the Thermafuse








