Your hair is an important element of your bridal look and should be handled with strategic care. There are many factors to first consider before determining what style would be most suitable, such as: place, time of day, theme, and wedding gown. Also keep in mind that the prettiest dress in the world won’t magically transform you into the glamorous bride you want to be – it takes months of preparation. You may need to add in extensions, get a body wave, or color your locks in order to achieve perfection.
Upon finding the ideal wedding gown, you should start contemplating hairstyles. If you chose a dress that is flowy and casual, consider loose waves held up with small flowers. Princess ball-gowns call for something more formal, such as a chignon bun with controlled ringlets. Let the dress you choose be your inspiration. If you’re fresh out of ideas, take your gown to a professional hairdresser and see what they have in mind. Who knows – they might be able to come up with something that you never dreamed possible!
Once you’ve established a plan with your hairdresser, next comes taking any and all steps necessary. This could include getting your hair professionally straightened, adding in some highlights, or adding in a couple layers of extensions. Whatever work you end up deciding upon, remember that it should all be done at least 7-8 months before the big day. The worst thing you could do is over-process your hair 3 months prior to the wedding. Even a professional will have trouble fixing the damage in time for your momentous walk down the aisle. So play it smart and think ahead.
It’s important that you accept the fact that your hairdresser may not find the ideal look for you on the first shot. It may take a few times of trial and error before you find exactly what you’re looking for. You can help by looking through hairstyle magazines and making a collage of all of the hairstyles you like. Whenever you see a celebrity with a hair color or cut you like, clip the picture and bring it to your hairdresser. If he/she is a talented professional, they’ll be able to let you know whether the style will suit your features.
If you can’t decide between two different hairstyles, consider wearing them both to the wedding. If you’re having a casual beach ceremony followed by a formal indoor reception, you could start off with loose waves and end up with a more reserved updo. This, of course, will necessitate a longer break period between the two events and will keep your hairdresser working overtime.
If you’re planning on wearing your hair up, make sure that your hairdresser colors your hair underneath as well as on top. Two-toned hair is not an attractive statement and will look terrible in pictures. It’s important that you make sure that your hairdresser does a thorough job so that you look fantastic from every angle.