Today’s brides have a myriad of options for their nuptial locks, but one thing remains true: your wedding day is no time for a bad hair day. If you’re like most brides, you want your hair -- along with everything else -- to look more beautiful than it ever has. When it comes to hairstyles, there tend to be two kinds of brides: those who want something dramatic and special to suit the occasion, and those who, if you’ll pardon the expression, don’t want to change a hair.
Of course, it is possible to achieve both looks at once: elegant, yet natural. It is also perfectly acceptable to pull out all the stops and go for the most dramatic hairstyle ever, including jewels and hair extensions. It’s all a matter of choice. And even if you do choose your everyday style, there are many touches you can add to look a bit more romantic, but still very much like you. The following are a few tips to help you achieve the bridal hairstyle for you.
Accessories
Hair accessories range from simple pearl headbands and tiny flower studs sprinkled throughout hair to jeweled hairpins, lace Juliet caps and glittering princess tiaras. When shopping for hair accessories, try to wear your hair in your bridal style to make sure the accessories will work. Tiaras look great on either short or long hair, and flowered or jeweled accessories are also quite versatile. Don’t forget to consider the style and color of your gown -- as well as your veil -- when selecting hair accessories.
Condition
Because you’ll probably want your hair to shine on your special day, be sure to use a good conditioner, not just the day of your wedding, but several weeks in advance. Not only will your hair be healthier, but you will know which products make your hair look shiny and full, and those which make it limp, frizzy or flat. On the day of your wedding, you may also want to use some type of laminate, or shine enhancer. In any event,
always test new products well in advance. The last thing you want is a hair "surprise" on your wedding day.
Gown Style
When determining your wedding hairstyle, you might also consider the type of gown you will be wearing. For example, if your wedding gown has a medieval look, a sleek French twist and tiara may be out of place. Instead, you might wear your hair loose with some sort of floral wreath, or even an elegant braided style. On the other hand, if your dress is very streamlined or formal, wearing your hair in a sophisticated updo may be the way to go. Consider the neckline of your gown as well -- if you plan to wear your hair down, will it clash with the neckline or cover any special jewelry?
Another element to take into consideration is how formal your wedding will be. A formal wedding calls for an elaborate updo; however, the same style would look out of place at a very informal ceremony.
Last Minute Changes
This should be common sense, but in case you are suddenly inspired to change your hair dramatically for your wedding… don’t! If you absolutely must get that spiral perm or wild new color you’ve always had a hankering for, do it well in advance, as in several months before your wedding. That way, in case you hate it, you will have plenty of time to correct the problem (i.e., color it back, grow it out, or find a style you can live with) before your big day.
In fact, wedding experts advise that you "practice" your wedding hairstyle at least once before your wedding, whether you are styling it yourself or having a professional do it. Most stylists will do a "run through" for a minimal, if any, fee.
Chameleon
Many brides embrace the opportunity to change their hair for every wedding related event, marking each occasion with a different "do." For example, she might wear her hair in her natural style for her bridal luncheon; partially pulled back with jeweled accessories for her rehearsal dinner; and in a sophisticated updo with a tiara for her wedding. Who knows -- she might even get Bo Derek braids for her Caribbean honeymoon…
But why so much fuss about hairstyles? Your hair is your crowning glory, and the frame for that gorgeous face of yours. Even Delilah figured out that it was the source of Samson’s power. Whether you opt for the simplest enhancement, such as a fresh flower tucked into a French twist, or a professionally sculpted curly updo, remember this: on your wedding day, you will be flushed with happiness, and surrounded by the people you love most in the world. It is virtually impossible to look bad under these circumstances. Your skin will glow, your eyes will sparkle, your hair will look divine, and of course, you will live happily ever after.
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