Wedding Hair Styles |
Contibutor: Victoria Edwards
Victoria provides bridal hairstyles and bridal make-up services through her Australian business, Moving Makeup & Hair
Bridal Hair"Choosing your bridal hairstyle can be tricky so here are a few simple rules when considering how to wear your hair.
Get some wedding hairstyle ideasStart by taking a look at magazines and internet sites specialising in wedding hairstyles then start collecting some pictures in a small folder. Be realistic - is your hair straight / thick / long enough for the style you like? Select several photos to show the stylist at your trial and ask her to try each of them out. Be open to new ideas and any advice she gives you.
Should I wear my hair up or down?Choose a style that will suit your face shape - round faces suit high "updo's" and sleek long styles, while long faces suit styles that have width and volume. Heart and oval faces suit just about anything - lucky you!
To determine your face shape, stand in front of a mirror with a lip liner in hand. Draw around the shape of your face onto the mirror. You may also have a combination of shapes - i.e... long and heart, or triangle and round, just to make things more confusing....
Would you be comfortable with all your hair pulled away from your face? Consider having some hair up and some down, or leaving wispy bits around you face to soften. If you have a low-cut or
off-the-shoulder dress will you feel comfortable with a little flesh exposed?
Curly or straight?Once you have decided to wear you hair up or down, the possibilities are endless. Curls are soft and romantic, pleats are sophisticated & classic, braids are funky.... or perhaps you prefer more
contemporary spikes and twists. Try to reflect your personality in your bridal hairdo, whilst feeling comfortable with the style.
Tiara's and veilsThese should compliment your hairstyle but not hide it. If you have chosen a large floor-length veil, your hairstyle needs to be sturdy enough to hold it's shape until you take the veil off.
Some veils look better sat at the back of the head under a mass of curls or a bun. If you have a French pleat (or chignon) it is easier to pin the veil in front. As a rule, the hair shouldn't be worn
longer than the veil.
Tiara's come in a variety of styles, make sure the size complements your hair-do, it is always wise to have trial-run with your hairdresser. Shop around for a good price as they vary enormously.
Beads, jewels and flowersThese are always popular as they add extra sparkle and colour and can tie in with your colour scheme and jewellery. Pins and hair-grips with sparkling gems in the ends have a stunning effect, whilst small flowers can be scattered amongst curls or wired to a comb to flatter a French pleat.
Pre-Wedding TrialAlways have a trial well in advance of your wedding. Your hair may need to grow longer or be coloured for your desired style, so you can always have another trial nearer to your wedding day. Have intensive conditioning treatments regularly leading up the your wedding day for that shiny, healthy look.
Wedding hair checklist1. Have a trial run with your stylist as soon as your wedding date is set. If possible, take along a photo of your dress, and any headpiece or hair accessories.
2. Find out if you need to grow your hair length, improve the condition with conditioning treatments, change the colour or have some highlights.
3. NEVER shampoo hair or conditioning treatments on the wedding day; instead, wash it the night before. If you are wearing your hair up, secure it in a high pony tail at bedtime.
4. On the day of the wedding make sure the bridal party wear button or zip-up clothes. No crew neck jumpers! This will ensure you don't mess up your style... |
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