Top 5 Wedding Hair Tips Every Bride Should Know About

When you’re choosing your wedding hairstyle, you have so many questions in mind. Should I wear my hair up or down? Or should I opt for effortless beach waves or go with a sleek bun instead? The possibilities can be quite overwhelming.

Doesn’t matter which style you end up choosing, you need to keep the following wedding hair tips in mind to make sure your hairstyle turns out even better than how you envisioned it.

In this blog post, we’ve prepared a list of our Top 5 wedding hair tips every bride should know to get the hairstyle of the dreams.

Do Your Research to Find the Perfect Hairstyle 

It would help if you did your research before picking out a hairstyle that will suit your face and your hair type. Browse through Pinterest to find different styles that will go perfectly with your attire. Make sure the length of your hair can also support it. 

It’s advisable to chat with your hairstylist before finalizing your bridal hairstyle. Find out if they have any experience with the style you’ve chosen to avoid any mishaps on your wedding day.

Prep Your Hair before the Big Day

You need to know your hair is in its ideal state before the big day. And if it can hold the style. People with curly or frizzy hair are advised to get their hair professionally blow-dried a day before the wedding. This way, it’s perfectly smooth and ready for styling.

The safest option is to ask your stylist if there are any measures you need to take before the wedding day to get your hair to look healthy and strong. 

Do a Test Run 

When you’re trying to get every little detail right about your wedding day ensemble, the last thing you want is to find out you picked the wrong hairstyle on the day of your wedding. You should do a test run if you can afford it. Get to know your stylist’s skill level before the wedding day is another excellent idea. All in all, make sure the hairstyle you’ve picked is right for your hair type.

This can also be the perfect chance for you to get comfortable with your stylist. You can tell them about any ideas you may have on how you’d like your hair styled and anything they need to avoid. 

Add Texture and Shine 

You need to have glossy hair on your wedding day so you can look ravishing in the pictures. If you were born with naturally sleek hair, you’re in luck because you don’t need to do much to bring out the shine. Also, you can use dry shampoo to add some movement and texture to your hair.

If you have curly or frizzy hair, you may need to use products like moisturizing conditioner and shining serum to tame flyaway hair and get the glossy tresses you’ve been dreaming about.

Style with the Right Headpiece and Accessories

If you’re going to wear a veil, a tiara, or a flower crown on your wedding day, you need to make sure your hairstyle can support the weight. As it’s vital, your headpiece can stay put the whole day. 

To add depth to your hairstyle, you can accessorize it with beaded clips, organic flowers, and ribbons that suit your hairstyle and complement your dress. 

Final Words

Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful because there are millions of different decisions to make and immense pressure to get every little detail right. Follow the tips we’ve mentioned in this blog post to ensure your bridal hairstyle is the least of your worries.

Professional Wisdom

Here below are some powerful insights given by some of the industry top leaders.

Cherie Vo, A Professional Hair & Make-Up Artist

COLORED HAIR

If your hair is colored, schedule an appointment with your colorist for the last tone, treatment, or root touch up. It’s recommended to have it done at least 2-4 weeks before the wedding date. This will allow your freshlyprocessed hair to soften and blend naturallyas well as covering up any grays. In addition to having freshlycolored hair, it will bring out the highlights of your updos and curls.

BRIDAL TRIAL-RUN

I always recommend wearing a white top to visualize better how the wedding day will look. Be sure to bring your veil and/or hairpiece so the stylist can ensure that it will compliment your wedding day look. If you don’t have a hairpiece and are interested, confirm with the stylist that they will have some sample pieces for you to test out at the trial run. It’s also essential to make your stylist aware of any allergies to products or brands you may have.

~ Cherie Vo, Beauty with Cherie

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More Professional Wisdom

Leah Gilbertson, A Professional Hair & Make-Up Artist

WEDDING DAY ADVICE

Let go & enjoy! While this should be a given, we often see many last-minute details left for the wedding day and so much stress while sitting in our chairs. There will inevitably be a few things on the wedding day to have to think about or manage, so not having anything on your todo list to start with is the way to go. I also always remind our brides that the morning of the wedding day will FLY by. And always have plenty of time to get ready with a moment to yourself before the real fun begins.

It breaks my heart when things aren’t planned accordingly, and the bride is rushing to get dressed and out the door once hair & makeup is complete. Depending on if they have a first look or not, we like to have our brides ready 2-3 hours before the ceremony. It may feel like a ton of time when looking at the wedding timeline, but honestly, it’s worth it!

~ Leah Gilbertson, Owner & Artist

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More Professional Wisdom

Jocelyn Ly, A Professional Hair & Make-Up Artist
Photo Credit: IQ Photo

PRO TIP NUMBER ONE:

Finding the best hairstyle for your special day starts with what will make you feel the most beautiful and comfortable that day. You also want to consider the hairstyle to complement your face shape, hair type, dress style, climate/weather/venue. If it’s an outdoor wedding and you’re in a windy area, it’s best to keep your hair up or half up, half down), and the longevity (the hairstyle that can withstand running around and dancing).

PRO TIP NUMBER TWO:

Trials are so essential and highly recommended before the wedding. You’ll be able to try out different styles and help determine the look you want for your big day. It will also allow you to see how the hair holds up throughout the day and make any case adjustments. On the day of the wedding, you’ll feel at ease knowing what to expect and feeling comfortable with the hairstylist.

~ Jocelyn Ly, Hair & Make-Up Artist of Hamaholic Beauty

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