How to Style Bridal Hair

Whether it's your wedding day or you're giving another bride-to-be a helping hand, how you style bridal hair is as important as wearing the right gown. For both the bride and her stylist, there are several crucial things that must be taken into considerationwhen it comes to how to style the bride's hair.

• Allow enough time before the wedding to pick out and try several potential bridal hairstyles. This will help reduce the chances of having a problem on the wedding day.


• Avoid any drastic hair changes before the wedding. Dyeing it a new color or cutting it into a new style should be done enough in advance so that there is enough time to grow it out or change it back before the wedding day.


• Assess the condition of the hair in advance so that it can be conditioned, trimmed and as healthy as possible for the wedding.


• Take into consideration the current length of the bride's hair. Medium and long hair styles can be pulled up into a style such as a curly up-do, a french roll or a chignon, for example. If the hair is short, consider adding hair extensions if a pinned up hairstyle is desired. All lengths can be worn down in either a straight or curly style depending on the hair's texture.


• Look at the veil, headpiece or any hair adornment that is being worn. Certain hairstyles are more flattering with certain veil lengths or hairpieces than others.


• Schedule a trial run for your bridal hairstyle before the wedding day. This will confirm that the stylist has the skill to achieve the desired look and that the style is as attractive as anticipated. During the trial, tweak the hairstyle as needed to personalize the look.


• Try on any hair adornments when styling the hair during the trial. This will give a true idea of how well they complement one another.


• Take pictures of the finished look and keep it on hand when repeating the style on the wedding day. Pictures should capture the look from all angles.