How-to Guide for Wedding Hair Dos
Your wedding day is the day that you are expected to be picture perfect. This would not be a problem if, like a picture, you were actually going to be still. You are likely going to be hustling around during your special day, and the last thing you should have to worry about is your hairdo. Planning your hair styling and maintenance needs in advance will help you to avoid any hairdo snafus on your big day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Preparation
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Look through hair magazines, bridal magazines and their Internet counterparts for pictures of wedding-day hair styles.
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Select a hair style that plays to the strengths of your hair's length and texture.
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Consult numerous stylists with a picture of your preferred hairstyle, or at the very least a detailed description of your hairdo idea.
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Schedule the date to do a trial run of your hair style with the stylist or stylists that you consider the most qualified for the job.
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Schedule to color or perm your hair at least one month before your actual wedding day.
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Schedule a hair-trim several weeks before your wedding day.
Hairdo Trial Run
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Wear a white shirt with a neckline that is similar to your wedding dress.
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Bring the veil, tiara or any hair accessories you plan to wear on your wedding day to see how they look with the hair style.
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Time how long it takes to complete the style. This will help you to judge how early to set your appointment on your wedding day.
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Take a picture of your completed hairstyle from different angles to see if the style looks good from different positions.
On Your Wedding Day
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Wear a button-up shirt to your hair appointment to avoid having to pull a shirt over your head once your hair is styled.
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Bring hair products, suggested by the stylist, to maintain your hairstyle throughout your wedding day.
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Apply additional products, if necessary, before crucial moments when your hair will be on display -- like during pictures -- or may come under duress -- like while dancing at the wedding reception.
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Tips & Warnings
Schedule more than one trial run of your wedding-day hairstyle with different stylists to compare the styling products used and the end result.
Straightening naturally curly hair and curling naturally straight hair may not have lasting results during a long wedding and reception since you are styling your hair against its natural properties.
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