May
2004
May
08,
2004
Bridal Hairstyle Help?
Question
Dear Karen,
I am getting married in a few short months and am in a panic
about how to wear my hair for my wedding. Can you please give
me all the information I might need to deal with my bridal
hair?
Thank you for your help.
Angelina
Answer
Dear Angelina,
When it comes to selecting your best bridal style I have listed
some simple hair Dos & Don's below for you to
follow:
Bridal Hair Dos
- Plan
Planning is the key to a fabulous bridal hair style.
Take the time as soon as possible to sit down and write up a
detailed wedding hair plan. Take this as seriously as your
reception seating layouts or your dress fitting
schedules.
- Identify Your True Bridal Attire
Focus
Pick your wedding day fashion focus and work from that
base.
If your wedding gown is ornate, select a hairstyle that
compliments but does not clash with your gown. If you
desire your hair or your nuptial headwear (veils, tiaras,
etc.,) to take center stage, select appropriate hairstyles
that will show off that focus instead.
Other factors to consider when selecting your bridal hairdo
should include the design of your dress and whether an updo or
downstyle would be better. Consider the length, texture,
color and condition of your hair, your face shape and other
features including the size of your ears, length of your neck
and shape of your chin.
Although it is always great to consider celebrity brides as good
examples, remember that unless you have the same type of hair
and look exactly like your desired celebrity model, you may not
be able to exactly duplicate the same finished bridal hairstyle.
- Select A Style With Your Future
Husband In Mind
If you know that your husband-to-be adores your hair
worn a certain way, try to accommodate his preferences when
selecting your wedding day hairdo. After all, one of the
goals of a bride is to look beautiful for her new husband.
Jessica Simpson, knowing that Nick Lachey loved her hair worn
long and slightly curled, opted for a romantic style that wowed
her hubby as she strolled down the aisle at their wedding in
2002.
- Practice
Regardless of the hairstyle you select, whether the
style will be crafted by a professional hairdresser or you do
the style at home, practice a few target styles several weeks
before your wedding. Make your final style selection based
on how it looks with your gown, how comfortable it will be to
wear and how well it will photograph. Take photographs for
reference.
- Relax & Enjoy Your Bridal
Hairstyle
Once your wedding day arrives and your hair is
styled, don't sweat the small strand stuff. Relax and
enjoy your big day and don't worry if a few tresses
loosen. Not only will renegade curls or waves give you a
softer more natural look, it will add to your charm factor.
Bridal Hair Don'ts
- Avoid Styles That Are A Major
Departure From Your Normal Look
Keep in mind that your wedding photos will be with
you for the rest of your life. Avoid outrageous or overly
done styles that won't age well in your wedding album over time.
- Avoid Drastic Style, Color or Texture
Changes To Your Hair Right Before The Wedding
What could be worse than a last minute perm, relaxer
or new color that goes horribly wrong just days before your walk
down the aisle? Freeze any major hair changes 4-6 weeks
before your big day.
- Never Use A Brand New Hairdresser On
Your Wedding Day
In an ideal bridal world you would never have to
resort to an emergency hair intervention from a hairdresser that
has never worked with your hair before. However, life
happens and even the best laid plans can sometimes go
awry. If you find yourself in desperate need of
hairstyling help and must turn to an unknown hairstylist, stay
focused on your desired style and be sure to take all your
planning hairstyle photos.
Keep in mind that all professional hair styling and hair are
appointments should be made many months in advance of your big
day to prevent any last minute hairdresser cancellations or no
shows.
Remember that the best thing you can do for yourself as a bride
is to follow your heart and select a hairstyle that honors who you
are and the overall look that you wish to project. Select a
professional hairdresser that you like working with and who will
respect your wishes. Or make sure that you are comfortable
doing your own hair in such a way that you will avoid adding any
unnecessary stress on your very special day.
Congratulations and enjoy.
Best wishes,
Karen
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