Bridal Beauty Countdown: 6 Months Before

Hair Concentrate on the health of your tresses. "For dry or damaged hair, start twice-weekly masks at home," advises Oscar Blandi, an N.Y.C. stylist. Once a month, splurge on an in-salon keratin or protein conditioning treatment. If you get your hair professionally straightened, do that now so you'll need only a touch-up later.

Teeth Brighten a dull or stained smile with a professional whitening treatment like Zoom. "You'll get a 'wow' result that will last long after the wedding," says Jonathan Levine of the onetime, 45-minute procedure. Maintain the look at home with a whitening toothpaste and mouthwash.

Brows If you haven't enlisted professional help before, it's a wise time to do so. Make an appointment when your brows are at their bushiest, and ask the aesthetician to be somewhat conservative when waxing and plucking, says Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare Spa, where Fergie and Paris Hilton are regulars. "You want to have hairs left to work with," she says, and you have the option of a slimmer shape if you prefer.

Don't forget to...
• Visit your dentist for your biannual cleaning.
• Apply a peptide cream around eyes and mouth twice a day to minimize the appearance of fine lines.

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