Stepwise Groom's Makeup Guide To Slay In Style

Dear groom, have you planned your wedding/reception day makeup look yet? The idea of groom hair and makeup before weddings is still at a very nascent stage. But that shouldn’t stop you from looking your best on your big day. A light layer of foundation or skin tint, a dash of highlighter, and hydrated lips are enough to make you look good in the wedding pictures and videos. Now that we have your attention, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do groom makeup and look dapper!

How to Do a Groom’s Makeup?

Scroll down to learn how to do groom’s makeup with confidence.

Step 1: Prep your skin

Many people skip this step; however, it is a total game-changer. Prepping your skin will help the products glide smoothly on your face, be it bridal or groom makeup for the wedding. It’ll also help your makeup last longer. So, start by applying moisturiser to a cleansed face. Let it set for a few minutes before moving on to the next step, which is a primer. Apply a mattifying primer to fill out your pores and create a smooth base. Adding a moisturiser and primer to a groom's makeup kit is essential. Now that your skin is prepped well, let’s begin with the rest of the groom's hair and makeup.

Step 2: Get an Even Complexion

Start your makeup by dotting some foundation across your face and blending it with the help of a makeup sponge or brush. Use a small quantity of the foundation at first and build up the coverage as you need. Alternatively, you can use a skin tint to enhance your natural glow without any heaviness or cakiness.

Pro Tip: If you want to avoid the stickiness of foundation or skin tint, you can use a full coverage powder foundation post-applying concealer.

Read our guide on the Foundation Makeup Guide for Beginners and bag the right shade in no time.

Step 3: Conceal Blemishes

After the foundation is blended, use a concealer to cover dark circles under your eyes or any other visible marks or scars. Blend it well and ensure it doesn’t crease.

Read our guide on How to Apply Concealer to hide skin imperfections like a pro.

Step 4: Shape Your Face

This step of Dulha makeup focuses on using some contour to chisel your face. This will give your look a very natural definition while adding some shape to it. With a light hand, place the contour under your cheekbones and hairline and blend it well.

Pro Tip: If you’ve grown your beard, place the cream contour just above your beard line. This will help add extra definition to your groom's hair and makeup.

Step 5: Lock Your Base

Use the pressed powder to control oil, shine, and sebum on your face and lock your base makeup in place. Apply it using a light hand and make sure you use a shade that matches your skin tone and undertone.

Pro Tip: While doing the groom's makeup keep the mascara handy. Run the mascara wand through your beard to set the beard in place and cover any traces of foundation or powder that may be visible on your beard.

Step 6: Define Your Lashes

When it comes to Dulha makeup, your eyes require minimal effort. It is best to keep your eye makeup simple and just define it slightly. Start by applying a waterproof mascara on your eyelashes for voluminous and defined lashes.

Step 7: Comb Your Brows

Typically, men are blessed with bushy brows. Hence, combing those thick brows delivers a well-groomed look. However, if you have thin eyebrows, just fill in the sparse areas to add structure to them. And that’s it! Just these two steps will define your eyes and add dimension to your final groom's makeup look.

Step 8: Hydrate Your Lips

Soft, supple lips should be your priority, regardless of whether it’s a regular day or a special occasion like a wedding. And we’re sure you wouldn’t want to flaunt chapped and dry lips on your wedding day. Start your lip makeup by using a lip scrub to gently exfoliate your lips. Use a bit of lip balm to deeply nourish your lips. The next step in this minimalistic groom’s makeup is to apply a light layer of tinted lip balm for perfectly hydrated and healthy-looking lips!

Groom’s Hairstyles

Choose a neat and stylish look that complements your face. Apply lightweight styling gel or wax to washed hair. Comb to get the desired look - slick back, side part, or textured. Finish groom's hair and makeup with a hair setting spray for long-wear results and hold.

When we talk about our groom’s hair and makeup, we don’t expect it to be too elaborate. Even if you don’t know the ABCs of makeup or want to visit a salon for a makeover, you can always coax your sister or politely ask your wife’s professional makeup artist to do a stunning Dulha makeup for you.

Browse through the Virtual-Try-On tool to try out a wide range of eye, lip, and face makeup products from the comfort of your home. Utilize the Foundation Shade Finder tool, you can virtually pick the perfect foundation shade for your base makeup. Once confident, try the above-mentioned easy yet effective guide on how to do groom makeup and slay in style!