Types of Bridal Hairstyles
After you have chosen the wedding venue, dress and flowers, determining how you would like to wear your hair can be a stressful decision. Your wedding hairstyle should make you look and feel a million dollars. To take the stress out of your wedding hair, experiment with different styles well in advance of the wedding day. Avoid any drastic cuts or coloring treatments before the big day, which could have undesirable consequences. Whether your hair is short, long or somewhere in between, there is a style to suit you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Curly Updo
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If you have mid to long hair, a curly updo is a classic and versatile option. A ceramic curling iron can be used to achieve curls throughout your hair. This style involves taking two-inch sections of hair and pulling the sections to the back of the head and pinning in position with bobby pins. Wispy sections of hair or side-sweeping bangs can be left loose at the front to frame your face. This style can be easily accessorized with hair jewels or flowers to complement your gown.
Long and Flowing
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If you are lucky enough to have healthy long hair, work with it. Volume and body can be achieved by adding large rollers and leaving the hair to set. The larger the rollers, the more volume these will give, so choose your rollers accordingly.
Long hair can be left loose and natural or you could pin the front sections back to keep hair away from your face. Your wedding hairstyle does not need to be a drastic style overhaul, but should be a more glamorous and groomed version of your everyday self.
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Bridal Ponytail
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A bridal ponytail offers a compromise if you cannot decide if you should wear your hair loose or in an updo. A bridal ponytail is a long flowing curly style that can be worn at the back or to the side your head. If your hair is short or you would like more volume, consider adding clip-in extensions that can be styled using a curling iron to give the illusion of thicker and longer hair. This cascading curly style works particularly well with a strapless or one-shoulder gown, as it draws attention to your shoulders if worn to the side.
Short and Sassy
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Short hair can often be overlooked when it comes to bridal hairstyles. If you wish to wear your hair short, there are numerous ways to style your hair. For the illusion of an updo, twist small sections around the hairline and pin back using bobby pins, even the shortest hair can be manipulated into a new style. If you usually wear your short hair slightly wavy, try a slick and sleek look. Experiment with different accessories and veil styles to transform your current hairstyle.
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