Lash enhancements, manicures and a sunless tan make for a radiant bride.

Sherry Coletti of Prunedale was never into makeup, so it’s ironic she is now selling it online. The company she reps is called Younique, a home-based cosmetics business similar to Mary Kay.

Coletti’s hairdresser recommended she try Younique’s Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lash Mascara. The set comes with two tubes: one with natural tea fibers, and one with gel that adheres them.

It was eye-opening, literally. “When I tried it I said, ‘Oh my god, I want to give this to every woman I know!’” Colletti recalls.

She now wears the mascara daily and finds time in addition to a full-time job to promote it at bridal shows. Her favorite part is seeing women who thought they couldn’t have long, full lashes.

One woman told Coletti she’d ripped out most of her lashes from using stick-on falsies. “You should’ve seen the smile on her face when she tried [Moonstruck],” Coletti says.

I do a side-by-side comparison of 3D lashes against my recently purchased mascara, Nyx XXL Lush Lashes. My first impression is hardly overwhelming. Yes, the lashes covered with Moonstruck look marginally longer, but that’s about it.

It’s not until the second coat that Younique’s “wow” factor really kicks in. My lashes are long and voluminous. They boldly fan out from the lid like the rays of a firework. But they still look natural, not too thick like stick-on lashes. The Nyx formula makes for a sparse and clumpy comparison.

The 3D lashes also last throughout the day and don’t smear after a shower. The one downside: The fibers tickle my eyes a little, not enough to be irritating but enough to notice.

Coletti says these lashes are great for weddings. “Your eyes look bigger. Brides will have more self-esteem, and if they cry, it won’t run down their cheeks.” The formula can be worn with contacts.

Besides lashes, brides can find the finishing touches for their wedding look at local salons.

Shellac gel manicures are a good choice for brides because they are durable, lasting around four weeks as opposed to one week for a regular manicure. Oya Salon in Monterey creates miniature works of nail art by pressing real, dried flowers, glitter or diamonds into the gel while it sets. Perhaps the flowers can even complement the bouquet.

Brides can achieve glowing skin without stepping into the sun at Chioma Salon. They offer a bronze biologic solution, made with beet and sugarcane extract. The beet extract enhances the skin’s natural pigmentation and can be applied in darker or lighter solutions. It lasts seven to 10 days. This lends a natural glow without harsh chemicals or UV exposure.

As Coletti says, the boost of confidence that comes with looking just right is priceless.