Bridal Hair: Should You or Shouldn't You?
It’s so exciting to be around for the all the wedding day festivities, while working on the bridesmaids and brides’ hair. Plus, I get to hear all the little stories because there’s something about a hairstylist that is just super relaxing.
Bridal Hair Do’s & Dont’s
Always, always, always do a run through. If your stylist charges for this, pay. It’s so important for you to get a feel of how your hair will look on that day, and equally as important for your stylist to get to work with your hair a bit. On that same note, if you live in the south and are having a bridal portrait taken, don’t rely on that day to be your run through.
When choosing a bridal style, make sure you pick something that you feel pretty in. And make sure you look like yourself. Do you prefer your hair down? Wear it down, but do something special. I once had a bride who only wanted me to curl her hair. I should have pushed her a bit and encouraged her to do something a little different. It was too plain and simple for a wedding day.
Tell us if you’re unhappy with the way the hair is coming along. It’s much easier to tweak a style as I am working, instead of changing things once it’s completed. If a bobby pin is poking your head, or you wish you had a little more volume on top, tell me right away. It’s not rude or annoying to be told to make subtle changes. Stylists would rather know how to fix it than to leave you unhappy right before you walk down the aisle.
Add Jewels. Whether it be a veil or a jeweled comb, (which I offer to either rent or purchase) take advantage of the opportunity to wear something in your hair!
Be creative! I’ve had a few brides wear one hairstyle for the ceremony, and switch to something new during the reception. See if you can have it loosely pinned up for the ceremony, and then take out some pins to let it down a bit for the reception. That’s a fun way to change your look throughout the day!
Don’t do any tight braids along the hairline. This doesn’t tend to photograph well, and braids–although currently trendy–can create a look that is that of when we were in elementary school yearbook photos.
“Color treatments or cuts should be avoided in the week approaching the wedding. The last thing any woman wishes to worry about is unnecessary hair troubles on such a gorgeous, picturesque occasion.”
If you are getting married in a humid, hot climate, don’t even bother wearing your hair down. Consider the weather! Unless your stylist is a magician and sometimes we are, humidity and heat will melt a hairstyle with a quickness. Instead of forcing it and ending up looking hot and messy after the ceremony, sweep your hair off your neck so you don’t need to worry about it at all.
You’re going to want to look your most beautiful on your wedding day and you’ll want your groom to gasp as he sees you arrive. To help you achieve this we’ve asked some top beauty experts and wedding make-up artists for their advice. Because you don’t want to be making any mistakes with your big day look.
