Bridal Hair: The Do's and Don'ts | With this Ring...
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by Kirsten Eike
There is nothing more beautiful than a bride on her wedding day. The dress, the shoes, the makeup, and the hair. As a bridal hairstylist, I get to see my brides during the “getting ready” process, and it's so exciting to be able to help a bride feel absolutely gorgeous for her big day.
Hair (and makeup) play a huge role in the overall bridal look, and it's important to find looks that compliment you. With Pinterest being the number one go-to place for wedding inspiration, the options are endless. These endless possibilities can be overwhelming! Do you wear your hair up, down, half up, to the side, etc? Well I'm here to help you find your perfect hair style! Here are my Do's and Dont's for achieving your perfect bridal hair style.
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DO...
...consider the style of your wedding gown. If your dress has a lot of beading and detail up top, if it has long sleeves, or if it has a high neck, an updo is best. You want to show off the dress, and an elegant updo will only enhance it! If the dress is simple, then wearing it down and curled or in a beautiful half up style will add some interest to the overall look.
DON'T...
...forget to do a hair trial! Winging it on the wedding day is a never a good idea, even if you think you know what you want. The wedding day can be stressful. Not being prepared only puts more pressure on you and your vendors.
DO...
...find a hairstyle that suits your face shape. Wispy, romantic pieces in the front help to soften the face. Styles with the hair pulled back away from the face tend to look harsher. If you have a longer face, more volume on the sides will help bring balance. If you have a rounder face shape, adding more volume/height on top will elongate your face.
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DON'T...
...cut your hair before the wedding, unless you have discussed it with your day of stylist. I always recommend a simple trim a few weeks before the wedding, but nothing drastic. Doing this without consulting your day of stylist, can affect your wedding day hair style.
DO...
...prepare your hair several months before the wedding. I recommend doing weekly or monthly conditioning treatments, as this will keep your hair healthy and protected from damage. I use natural ingredients when I can, so I always recommend using coconut oil: use a quarter size amount in hair, place a plastic cap over it and let it sit for 15-20 min. Rinse well.
Photo by Nikki Kauzlarich Photography
DON'T...
...forget to check the weather! Most brides are too aware of the weather changes near the wedding day, because it can greatly affect the entire event. You don't want to have to worry about your hair becoming frizzy or the curls falling out because of rain or humidity.
DO...
...enjoy the process! These tips I'm giving you are only here to guide you. You know yourself best, and you know what you like. Choose a style that you will be comfortable with. If you want to look like a Grecian goddess on your wedding day, than do it! :) Have fun and cherish the entire process!
Photo by Nick and Erin Photography
Kirsten has been providing bridal hair styles for over 3 years now. She started her company, Kirsten Marie Design, with the intention of helping women feel gorgeous on their wedding day. Creating beautiful updos and curls is a passion of hers. Aside from being a bridal hair stylist, Kirsten is also an aspiring graphic designer and artist.
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