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realbeauty Bare Essentials PHOTOS KIM KARDASHIAN/GETTY IMAGES, CUTIE PIE WAX BAR/JONNY MILSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY As important as perfect hair on your wedding day is perfect hair removal for your wedding night and honeymoon. Trust the pros at Cutie Pie Wax Bar with the task — waxing is all they do. They'll get the job done as efficiently and painlessly as possible, and can even 'Vajazzle' your panty line with sparkling glitter or rhinestones. Bikini from $30, Vajazzle from $15. cutiepiewaxbar.com Hard as Nails With its no-chip formula and long-lasting shine, gel polish is a bride's best friend. We asked Linh Khuu, owner of Varnish Nail Lounge (who has tended to the digits of major rock stars as well as several of the Canucks' wives), how to pick the best gel for your hands. Long: "To keep it natural looking, try bio-gel. It adds strength and builds nails up a bit, which helps prevent breakage. Ask for a pearl or lace embellishment nail, which brightens your hand and looks great in pictures." Active Length: "Stick with a gel polish like Gelish, which coats thinly, but shouldn't break or chip and looks natural. Champagne and light colours with a gradient sparkle look beautiful on this length and add glamour." Short: "If you bite or can't grow your nails, ask for an acrylic or gel to build up and extend them. Apply a top coat every couple of days — just as you would to regular polish — to keep them tidy and shiny for longer." From top: Gelish Gel Polish in Champagne, Bashful and Light Elegant. Available exclusively at salons and spas. realweddings.ca p74-75_BeautyPicks.indd 75 75 13-04-22 11:37 AM