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A woman has made it her mission to help brides and grooms look their best on their wedding days.
Jordan Shaw, a content creator and 2023 bride, took to TikTok to share her top pre-wedding beauty hacks, which range from using eyedrops to trying out teeth-whitening strips. Shaw's video, posted on February 29, promises to help brides and grooms look their best on their big day through simple yet effective beauty tricks that are often overlooked in favor of pricier skincare treatments.
"If you wanna look good on your wedding day, you're gonna wanna keep watching," Shaw, who goes by @jordan.w.shaw on TikTok, said. "These are not about what makeup products to use. These are the little things."
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The 2023 bride captioned the post, which has been liked more than 99,000 times, "these made such a difference on my overall wedding day look!"
Shaw's first tip involves using eyedrops to counteract the effects of crying, late nights, and drinking—three things that are often commonplace near the time of a wedding.
"You're probably stressed about the wedding, you're getting no sleep, your eyes are gonna be so red and puffy on the day of the wedding," she said. "These will solve all your issues...Your eyes will now be the star of the show."
She then moved on to oral care, showcasing a larger-than-average plastic toothbrush with firm bristles. "This toothbrush is like twice the size of a normal toothbrush, and the bristles are really firm," she said. "This made my teeth so much whiter."
Shaw vouched for the toothbrush, branding it superior to the electric one that she used to have. She then went on to praise teeth-whitening strips, noting that their effectiveness is comparable to the dentist-grade whitening treatments, which she had tried out in the past.
The teeth-whitening strips that are often found in drugstores can cost anywhere between $8 and $80, sometimes more. They can last from several days to weeks.
Despite the content creator's enthusiasm for the plastic toothbrush, Chelsea Perry, practicing dentist and owner of Elite Dental Studio, had a few opposing comments to make.
"Electric toothbrushes are superior to manual toothbrushes when it comes to brushing your teeth," Perry told Newsweek. "There have been multiple studies that back this up. Some electric toothbrushes come with timers so you know how long to brush for as well as a sensor that can detect when you're brushing too hard."
"Due to the vibrations of the electric toothbrush they are better at removing plaque and whitening your teeth," she added.
Regarding teeth-whitening strips, Perry said: "Teeth-whitening strips absolutely work and are worth a bit of the hype."
Perry added that their effectiveness will depend on how they are used.
"The length of time you need to wear the whitening strips will depend on how yellow or dark your teeth are and how white you want them to be," she said. "This can take weeks to months depending on your starting shade, if you drink coffee, wine or smoke."
Both Perry and Shaw recommend taking care while using whitening strips, as they can cause sensitivity on enamel.
The content creator's practical advice and enthusiastic delivery have resonated with many viewers who expressed their appreciation in the comments section.
"YOU LIFESAVER," one user, @thenamegamejudyyyy, wrote.
Another, @avster727, added: "Getting married in May and I don't have a big sister. I love you."
A third user said: "Getting married on 4/28 and this is such great info!"
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