How to Use Flowers in a Wedding Hairstyle

How to style your hair for your wedding is a concern of all brides second only to the choice of the wedding gown. There are so many options to choose from, you even have the option to use flowers in your wedding hairstyle. It's your day, so go for it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Plan a trip to your hair salon at least a month before your big day. You will need to work with your hair stylist to determine which hairstyles will look the best for the type of hair you have, the length of your hair and the style of the wedding. This is the time to experiment with various styles.

2. Place all the random pieces of hair into place and spray well with an unscented hairspray before you start adding flowers into your hairstyle. Insert the flower, such as a slightly opened rose, into the hair by the stem. Work the stem, thorns removed, into a secured area of hair. Place the flower where it is visible from the front only slightly and more towards the left side of the head if you are the bride. Bridesmaids can place their flowers more to the right side. Pin the flower into place with hairpins or clips.

3. Arrange the hair strands over and around the flower for the desired look for your hairstyle.

4. Use several smaller flowers for a cluster look. The flowers in the hair can coordinate or match the flowers in the bouquets.

5. Weave small flowers with flexible stems, such as small daisies or sunflowers, into hair where the style is a long braid, French braid or twisted.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove any pollen from flowers that you plan to use in your hairstyles, so that the pollen does not drop or smear onto your wedding gown.
• Remove thorns or small leaves from the stems of flowers before adding to your wedding hairstyle.
• Test a flower's durability. A month before the wedding, put the flower in your hair and see how many hours the flower appears fresh before going limp. If it doesn't hold up well, try another one.