How to Choose a Hairstyle for your Bridesmaids’ Hairstyles

While you (the bride) may have a good idea as to how to style your own hair for the wedding, you will also need to choose a hairstyle for your bridesmaids’ hairstyles. These steps will help you easily decide this detail of your special day.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Stylist
• Bridesmaids
• Bridesmaid dress style
• Magazines
• Newspaper
• Internet

1. Consider the current length and style of your bridesmaids’ hair. Some bridesmaids might not have the hair for an elaborate updo.

2. Choose your bridesmaids’ dresses before considering hairstyles. Pick something flattering for all that you want to see in your wedding.

3. Determine whether or not they will wear anything in their hair and choose these decorations early. Order tiaras, crowns or flowers early so styles can be attempted and decided upon.

4. Cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers that you like. Keep them together to compare and contrast.

5. Consult your bridesmaids. Listen to any ideas they have with an open mind, you never know when a great idea will come out.

6. Discuss options with a hair stylist. This can be the stylist you plan to use or any random stylist. Gather ideas from them by writing them down or even using sketches.

7. Consult the Internet. Find Web sites that show pictures from many angles so you can see what the entire style looks like.

8. Attend a local bridal fair if possible. Ask different vendors or stylists questions and possibly see an example.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep expenses in mind. These lovely girls are already spending money to buy a dress and shoes, and presumably a gift and maybe even hotel and travel accommodations. Make the hairstyle a lower priority if the bridesmaids’ expenses are high.
• Consider letting the bridesmaids choose their style. You can put basic parameters out (for example: “Please wear it all up somehow.” or “Leave it down in back and pull it off your face”) and leave the rest to them. With this option they can determine what looks best on them and decide whether or not they will pay for it.
• Don’t forget to practice! Be sure the style is practiced on the bridesmaids if you really need to know what it will look like before the big day.
• Be aware that not everyone may like your choice. Even after consulting your bridesmaids, some may not really care for your choice.