The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

beauty countdown

Here’s the deal: The average engagement is just over a year. That gives you plenty of time to look like the best version of yourself before you walk down the aisle. Whether you’ve got big plans (adding six inches to your locks and getting laser skin treatments) or you just want to get your nails and hair in shape and tone up a bit, it can all be done—even while juggling all your other wedding to-dos. Follow our foolproof schedule to keep your beauty routine on track.

get gorgeous hair

Considering changing up your look with a new hair color or cut? This is the time to test it out. Since hair grows about a half-inch every four weeks, you’ll have plenty of time to change it if you don’t like it. But keep in mind: Just because there’s time to grow out something you dislike doesn’t mean this is the right time to make drastic changes, like

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