How to Style Your Hair for Your Wedding Day

Whether your hair is long, short, straight or curly, you can bet you'll spend a few moments consumed by it prior to your wedding day. Your final decision about styling will be influenced by a number of factors, including your headpiece, your neckline and the shape of your face. Plan your style in advance to avoid additional butterflies on the big day.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hair Ornaments
• Tiaras
• Wedding Gowns
• Wedding Veils
• Mirrors
• Jewelry

1. Make a break from your everyday 'do. Let family, friends and colleagues see you in a new and glamorous light.

2. Decide if you're going to wear a veil or tiara. A headpiece, or absence thereof, plays an important role in the hairstyle decision.

3. Flip through bridal magazines to see the latest trends in bridal hairstyles. Talk to a stylist about how your favorites would work with the texture and length of your hair.

4. Experiment with different styles while wearing your dress, jewelry and, if applicable, headpiece. Consider how your choices complement your neckline, earrings you plan to wear and the shape of your face.

5. Choose a hairdo that reflects your personal style. Don't shy away from big bouncy curls, upsweep sides, bangs or a sleek chignon. Whatever you fancy can be incorporated into your bridal look.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a style that calls for hair longer than your own, you've got options. Hair extensions are a realistic possibility, or you may have ample time to grow out your hair before the wedding.
• Plan to freshen your color or highlights a week before your wedding, then stay out of the sun. Sunlight causes artificial color to fade faster.
• Plan in advance if you wish to get your hair professionally done.

on 11/22/2005 It'll cost you a little extra, but when you get your gown, make sure you get your hair done a week or so before the big day to see how it looks with the dress. That way, any last minute surprises like how your hair doesn't match your dress won't happen on the big day.