Wedding Hairstyles

Every bride wants to look fabulous on her wedding day, and finding the right wedding hairstyles can turn an ordinary formal style into a stunning bridal coif.

What's the best wedding hairstyle for your special day?

There are several types of hair styles that are popular for weddings, including:

Bridal Hair Pins

• Updos: Updo styles are the most popular bridal look and can range from a sleek, sophisticated bun or French twist to an elaborate style with twists, curls, and accessories. Half-updos are also popular and leave either face-framing tendrils or luscious long locks in the back loose and free to add a romantic and wistful touch.
• Loose Styles: Long sedu styles or sultry waves are fabulous loose options for wedding styles. Loose styles are also popular with short and medium length hair that may not be able to be styled into an updo, but can be turned into a stylish flip, bob, or other look with bridal flair.
• Braids: Braid hair styles for a bride can range from a simple French braid or a long classic braid to elaborate styles with wrapped braids, twists, and other intricate looks. Braid styles are particularly popular with African American brides.

These are only the basic ideas for wedding styles; many brides can find glamorous ways to turn their regular style into a stunning bridal look with clever hair accessories. Fresh or silk flowers, floral garlands, tiaras, hair combs, pins, clips, and even head bands are popular bridal accessories. Many of these accessories will be accented with crystals, sequins, gems, pearls, tulle, silk, or other luxurious and beautiful details that can give any style an instant bridal touch.

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When choosing a hair style for the wedding, brides must consider not only the regular aspects of hair care – length, texture, color, etc. – but also how the style will hold up under the pressures and excitement of that one special day. Considerations include:

Smooth Updo with Flowers

• Attire: The hair style should compliment the bride’s gown, including the neckline, back, and accents, without obscuring the dress. Furthermore, the style should blend well with the veil and headpiece, and should not overwhelm the bride’s makeup.
• Location: Where the wedding is held can make a difference in the preferred hair style. Long, loose locks may be a great look, but if the wedding is on a beach or in an outdoor location that may have unexpected breezes, an untamed style can be problematic.
• Activities: A bride does more than get married on her wedding day – she dances, is photographed hundreds of times, hugs dozens of guests, dines, and is the center of attention in many other ways, often late into the night. Her hair should be able to withstand all of these activities without needing more than minor touch-ups.

It is imperative that brides-to-be try out their preferred wedding hairstyles long before walking down the aisle. Arrange a time several weeks before the wedding to visit with the stylist to give the look a trial run, including the veil, to ensure it looks perfect. When trying out the style, brides should wear it throughout the day to test for durability and comfort, particularly if it is a style they don’t wear frequently and are unaccustomed to. If there are problems with the style, then, there is still plenty of time to redo the look for a fabulous wedding style.

For the best wedding hair, brides need to prepare their locks months before big day.

Long Hair with Tiara

• Eat a diet for healthy hair to promote silky, shiny locks that are strong enough to withstand the rigors of a wedding. Include plenty of water as well to nourish hair from within. Starting this regimen several months before the wedding is recommended for best results.
• Use high quality hair products including shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for the exact hair type for at least a month prior to the wedding to be sure hair is properly cared for.
• Have hair trimmed and colored if necessary one or two weeks before the ceremony, adding any desired hair highlights or lowlights shades. Indulge in a hot oil or deep conditioning treatment to prepare hair for the rigors of the wedding day.
• On the wedding day, allow plenty of time for salon appointments so there is no rush. Use hair spray or other products as needed so hair will be kept in place as long as necessary.
• Keep emergency hair supplies available throughout the day, including spare bobby pins, clips, hair spray, or other tools. Understand how to quickly restyle the look if it does need fixing so little time is wasted away from the wedding festivities.

The right wedding hairstyles are glamorous, romantic, and beautiful as well as being durable and stylish. Brides who care for their hair long before the wedding and choose a style suited to their celebration can be sure that their stunning locks are perfect for their wedding day.

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