All women—save for those who have chosen to wear the habit—want their wedding day to be very special. One way to make the wedding special is to have her hair styled in such a way that it further enhances her beauty. With the many hairstyle choices for brides available today, confusion cannot be avoided. Although one can count on the expertise of a professional hairstylist to guide them, it does wonders to have knowledge of at least two very stylish bridal hairstyles today. This way, when it’s your turn to walk down the aisle, you will have an idea of what hairstyle you ought to have, how much time you (or a stylist) need to work on your hair, as well as the style of wedding dress and makeup you ought to wear.
Here is a rundown of the most popular bridal hairstyles today:
Rolled Chignon
A rolled bun may be formal, but as long as there is soft draping and a bit of volume, it can look cute and appealing. This is one style that can easily remind people of the past few decades. To make your hair have a bit of volume, flip your head upside-down first. Then create a middle part measuring one or two inches deep before setting a section on the front portion on every side of the part.
Once you have done these things, create a little bump by lightly teasing the crown. Then begin rolling your hair up to create the chignon. Make it stable by spraying it with some hair spray and securing it with pins. Drape its two sections from front to back in such a way that the top portions of your ears are covered, and then twist these into loose coils right above the bun. Do not worry about the ends poking out, as it keeps it from looking too structured.
Side Ponytail
This is a variation of the classic ponytail, one that you can wear on your wedding day if you wish to avoid looking bland in your wedding gown. To create this look, add volumizer to towel-dried hair and then blow-dry it with your hands. Once your hair is dry, apply some dry shampoo to it. Then part the hair gently to the side, taking care to avoid creating a harsh line.
Once you have done the aforementioned steps, drape the hair until a ponytail is formed and secure it using a piece of elastic band. But since it can look bad when seen through your veil and head piece, make sure to hide it by wrapping a piece of your hair around it. Add some texture by lightly back-combing the ponytail.
Side Twists
This hairstyle, like the Side Ponytail, is perfect for anyone who prefers to have their hair down. To create this do, apply some volumizing mousse to it in order for your hair to look thicker. Then once your hair dries, part it down the middle gently then grab the front parts of the two sides of the part. Twist these to the back and use bobby pins to secure them.
You can give this style some shape if you want. Just wrap some strands of your hair around a curling iron.
Put a Headband On
If you have short hair and opted to avoid the veil on your wedding day, you can put on a thin, light-coloured headband. This makes you look more feminine and adds a focal point.
Loose Waves
Did you know that you can still look great in your wedding gown even without getting a strand of your hair tied? The first things you need to do are the following: apply thickening spray on your hair, then blow-dry it with the aid of a round brush, and then part your hair in whatever way you like. Once you have done these, proceed with curling your hair using a one-inch iron and adding some pieces of clip-on or tape-in hair extensions to enhance the look. Just make sure to blend in the extensions properly. You can find high-quality hair extensions here: http://www.sassy6.com.
Sleek and Straight
Although this look seems too simple to do, it still requires some amount of effort to perfect. As a matter of fact, you need some serum and a good amount of arm strength. After cleaning your hair very well and towel-drying it, apply some light oil. Then dry it again afterwards, this time, with the aid of a flat brush. Part your hair on the side and apply shine spray on the ends. Its cleanness, shine, and simplicity are why this do looks so elegant.
There are so many great hairstyles that brides-to-be can choose from. However, to look your best during the day you exchange vows, it is advised that you also pay attention to the gown, make-up, nail color, shoes, and accessories you ought to wear.
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