How to Create a Wedding Hair Updo

A wedding hair updo is a classic look for your nuptials. However, it is probably not a style you wear every day, and you may feel less than confident about pulling this off without a professional's help. Fortunately, it is easy to create an updo that you won't have to worry about once it's securely in place.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pictures (for inspiration)
• Hair spray
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hair dryer
• Four or more hair clips
• Bobby pins

1. Consider first how formal or casual your wedding will be. A partial updo may be more appropriate for a less formal event.

2. Look through photos to get ideas for your wedding hair updo. Go to The Knot for some creative styles (see Resources below).

3. Wash your hair the night before your wedding. Washing it immediately before styling can make it difficult to manipulate.

4. Dry your hair by using a blow dryer or just let it dry naturally.

5. Split your dry hair up into sections. Create two to four sections, depending on the thickness and length of your hair.

6. Fasten the sections of hair that you are not currently working on with hair clips to keep them out of the way.

7. Pin up smaller portions of each section with bobby pins. The more bobby pins you use, the more secure your style will be.

8. Spray the entire updo once it's complete to keep it in place. You may want to reapply the hair spray right before the ceremony or before pictures are taken.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want curls but your hair is naturally straight, curl it before you create the updo. Use sponge curlers that can be left in your hair overnight, or use hot rollers for a faster curl.
• Wear a button-down shirt when styling your hair so that you do not mess your hair up when it's time to change into your gown.
• Spray your hair with medium- or firm-hold hair spray. You want your updo to last throughout the ceremony and reception.
• Never try a new updo or any other style on the day of your wedding. Some styles take a few attempts before you get them just right.

Resources

• Wedding hair updos at The Knot

[skyvodka]

on 7/18/2008 All of my friends have been getting married recently and have been looking for great advice. It's been tough to find a local source that's really helpful. Have you ever seen this: http://hubpages.com/hub/Wedding-Hairstyles-and-Updos
It seems to give a good overview on wedding updos for novices.