Let’s be honest the words wedding and ‘bad hair day‘ aren’t allowed to be in the same sentence. For the most important day of your life you’re going to want your hair to look its absolute best. Simply put you want it to be perfect. Here are some basic tips to keep in mind about your wedding hairstyle: Wedding Hairstyles - the Basics »
As your wedding day gets closer the stress about finding the perfect wedding hairstyle becomes a bigger concern. Here are some helpful tips to help you manage and deal with the stress.
Bridal Hair Stylist Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
By Perriann Rodriguez
You are locked in your seat on the most famous roller coaster in the world, the Cyclone in Brooklyn, New York. Your fiancé is right next to you, both of you dressed in wedding attire. As you go up the steep climb the preacher, who is seated behind you, begins reading your vows. At the pinnacle of the climb, you are pronounced Mr. and Mrs., only to let out a loud scream as you plummet almost 60 miles per hour at a 60 degree incline. On the second time around, your hair stylist, who is seated next to the preacher, reaches over and fixes a few hairs that have fallen out of place in your fancy bridal updo… Bridal Hair Stylist Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty »
A favorite among brides is the formal up do. With its clean lines and timeless elegance it can work with a variety of veils. When choosing a hairstyle and veil, you must consider your face shape. With a rounder face, sleeker styles with longer veils work best. Fuller styles and veils flatter narrow faces. Veils that hang longer than your waist, like your fingertip, chapel and ballet styles, are heavy. Tighter styles hold up better under all that tulle. If you are wearing a longer veil, choose a hairstyle with less volume on top. A chignon, where the hair is gathered into a roll at the nape of the neck is a good bet. Another option is the Juliet topknot where the hair is twisted into a tight coil at the top of your head. The drama of an intricate up do with lengths of hair woven into an elaborate creation can work with a longer veil. But instead of covering the hair with the veil, consider pilling your hair on top of your veil. The veil will cascade down your back and add romance to your style. The French Twist is classic and versatile. This style looks good with long veils and shorter styles. If you decide to leave your locks down for that romantic look, be sure to set your hair and use hairspray or gel to give structure and prevent flyaways. Hair left down can work with almost any veil length but your veil should always be longer than your hair. Remember that long veils may be too heavy for hairstyles with lots of body, so try a sleek look. A good way to compromise is several in-between styles where the hair from your crown is swept back and the rest of your hair is left down. You can gather the hair from the crown into a bun or pull the top layer back with combs. You can also consider wearing an up do for the ceremony and letting your hair down for the reception. Styling is important for brides with short hair. Short styles have a tendency to look messy. A nice look for cropped cuts is tiny crystal-tipped hairpins strategically placed throughout the hair to add sparkle. Short hair looks lovely with short veils but cascading veils can look fabulous also. Dress your hair up with a tiara or halo of flowers. All accessories including combs, clips, jeweled hair sticks and hairpins are popular and can look great with a variety of hairstyles. But use them sparingly- too many can distract from your face.
