Beach Wedding Hair

Many beach weddings are casual and intimate affairs. With the groom dressed in a crisp white linen suit and the bride turning heads in a saucy white gown, beach wedding hair is expected to be as free spirited and laidback as the event itself. The following tips are perfect for all hair lengths and types, find a style that flatters your gown and get ready for a gorgeous day!

Tousled and Sexy

If your hair is short or medium length, get ready to break waves with a style that is both flirty and fun.

Tousled hair is so easy to style and looks perfect in beach wedding pictures. To create a flirty beach style, work with your natural wave if you have any, or create wave with the use of hot rollers or a curling iron. Work a pomade or a light hair wax through the ends to break up the texture and add some shine.

Flower Girl

A few fresh flowers and a set of hot rollers make for an effortless and breezy updo. If your hair is medium or long, this style is perfect!

First, you’ll need to set hair in hot rollers. If you have natural wave, wear your wave rather than straighten your locks. Spray a strong hold hairspray throughout the rollers. When rollers have cooled completely, take big, one inch chunks of your hair and twist them towards the nape of your neck, holding them secure with one free hand. Work the sections of hair into a bun or a french twist and secure with an elastic or hairpins. Adorn hair with a few fresh tropical flowers for a look that is as pretty as a sunset.

Long and Loose

Loose and long hair is another great style for a beach wedding. Add texture to the hair by misting a volumizing tonic from scalp to ends prior to heat styling. Set hair in hot rollers. Finger through curl and get ready for the aisle. Simple as that.

Making Waves

Ebb and flow your way to the alter with a carefree wavy style. Wavy hair gals can scrunch their natural wave with a texturizing product such as Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray. Straight locked girls looking to add texture can set hair in rollers and mist texturizing spray through the rollers and wait till they cool. Remove rollers, shake out the curl, and pull hair back into a low ponytail or pin hair half up to add some height and volume to your wavy style.

Beach Wedding Hair Color

If you plan to hit the beach for your special wedding day, book an appointment with your hairdresser for a few chunky blonde hair highlights that will freshen up your look while keeping the style relaxed. Whether your hair is brunette or blonde, adding some color to your hair will add dimension and texture, creating the perfect style for beach combing hair.

A Word on Flowers

Forget the shrinking violets on your wedding day! If you plan on adorning your locks with fresh flowers, bear in mind not all petals are created equal. The following flowers can withstand the outdoors and will stay perky without wilt until the very moment Prince Charming carries you through the threshold:

• Stephanotis
• Rose
• Lily
• Daisy
• Baby’s Breath
• Sunflowers

If you opt for artificial flowers, make sure the variety is convincing and appears fresh.

Otherwise, consider a unique floral hair accessory, like these spectacular bedazzling pieces, all available at Nordstrom.

Resort Spas and Salons

Prior to their big day, many brides book pampering services at the beauty spas and salons found at most upscale resort locations. If you plan on marrying at a tropical locale, it may be worth booking a hair appointment in advance while you book your travel accommodations. Resort salons are fully equipped to accommodate your special needs. Why not save yourself the trouble of packing rollers and hair accessories? A pampering salon service is the perfect indulgent fix for the beach bride!