Every girl dreams about her wedding day. She wants the perfect dress, gorgeous flowers and beautiful music. What she doesn’t want is a horrendous mess perched atop her head on one of the most important days of her life. If your wedding day is on fast approach, it’s a good idea to learn more about which wedding hairstyle trends will work best with your type of hair.
Women everywhere understand that hair seems to have a personality of its own, which often resembles that of a spoiled child at times. One day it behaves perfectly well, lies still when necessary or wafts in the most beguiling of ways upon request. Other days, well, the story plays out much differently. A wedding day is no time to trust that your hair will cooperate and help to transform you into a beautiful, glowing bride. It’s much better to take charge of the situation, study hairstyle trends that complement your face, and ensure your wedding day suffers no uncooperative style disasters.
Long & Sleek
Over the last few years, hairstyles in general have trended towards long, sleek and shiny affairs and wedding styles are no exceptions. Many contemporary and fashionable ladies have chosen to exchange the classic up-do for softer, sexier looks on their wedding day. Even Princess Catherine left most of her long locks hanging loose when she tied the knot with Prince William in 2011.
Besides the ultra feminine look, women choose to leave their hair down for a number of reasons. Ladies looking to save a few dollars on their wedding day might decide to fashion their own look and long styles are typically the easiest to create without help. Maintenance is another reason for long styling trends. Once this type of hairdo is finished, it’s a snap to maintain and looks fantastic with most wedding veils. For a shot of creativity, adding elegant barrettes or bows can add some variety to an otherwise plain style.
Classic Up-do
For women who prefer a more traditional approach to wedding day hair, a classic up-do with a modern twist remains a strong contender for brides-to-be. The “twist” can be anything from unusual accessories to trend-setting shapes. For instance, the tried and true bun gets a whole new look when coupled with an over-the-shoulder length of artificial hair braided with seed pearls or flowers. Additionally, hair styled up and securely-fastened typically presents very few maintenance issues throughout the day’s festivities.
Blended Looks
Even many modern women choose to have their hair up in classic form on their wedding day. To soften the look and add a touch of femininity, have your stylist pluck a few tendrils loose so that they frame your face in soft waves. For an even bolder look, encourage your stylist to give her creativity free reign. Many stylists are trained in techniques they never have an opportunity to use. With the use of gem-studded braids or simple off-set buns, you can face your wedding with a trendy haute-couture hairstyle seen only on model runways or the high-fashion streets of Paris.
Other types of style trends for the big day include a half up and half down style, pin-curl ringlets gathered at the nape of the neck or a simple and elegant ponytail hanging loosely over one shoulder.
Since the dawn of time, brides have yearned for ways to stand apart from the crowd on their big day, and hairstyles have helped make this possible. As your day approaches, get together with your stylist in advance to explore the vast array of styles at your disposal. Whatever look you choose, make sure it complements your face shape, skin tone and wedding dress. Making a little effort ahead of time will ensure that your groom is nothing short of stunned when he greets you at the altar on your wedding day.
Olivia Nicholas is a writer for Storkie in the wedding industry. On her wedding day, Olivia chose soft curly locks, loosely half-up, with beaded accessories.
