Find a Professional!

Don’t assume your regular stylist is the best choice for your wedding hair. Stylist all have different strengths, so choose someone with plenty of experience in styling for special events.

Keep your dress in mind!

The first thing to consider when looking at hairstyles is the neckline of your dress. This will narrow down which styles will complement the dress and enhance your overall look. Try to keep the balance of your need area, make sure that it is not too “full” or too “empty”. Remember high neck, high hair. Balance is the key.

No dramatic hair change right before.

If you plan on changing your hair color from one extreme to another it’s best to start early, at least six months in advance. This will allow enough time for you to achieve your desired look or make any changes you don’t like. For regular color maintenance, it’s best to have your final color appointment at least one to two weeks before the wedding day. Talk with your colorist and create a plan for what’s better for your hair health, texture, and reaction to coloring.

For darker hair or someone who has never colored their hair. I like to suggest having a few highlights around the face, crown, and ends. A few shades lighter or darker will give the hair more movement and dimension and looks flattering in photos.

As always, maintain regular trims so that your hair stays healthy and not frizzy from split ends.

Choosing hairstyles.

When choosing your wedding hair, look at inspiration images with the same hair color, texture, and length as your hair. All these will play a role in how your hair will look compared to the inspiration images.

When exploring these ideas keep in mind what you will feel comfortable in all day. If you wear your hair up a lot then maybe you’ll feel more comfortable wearing a up or pony style or vice-versa. Making sure you have the right style that matches your personality and wedding aesthetic is key.

Consider the weather!

When deciding on a hairstyle, be sure to keep the weather in mind as that may influence the style you choose. Heat, humidity, rain, and wind can all be factors. Choose going for a style that can handle the climate during that time of year. You don’t want your hair to frizz out or fall flat.

Brides that may sweat a lot either on the back of the neck and back may not want to opt for a down style that will become wet and flat from sweat.

Consider extensions.

Majority of styles that everyone loves these days are achieved by using hair extensions. Hair extensions can be used to give length, volume, and thickness to the style. They hold curl better then natural hair and can give flat and lifeless locks volume. You may need extensions to achieve those Pinterest image hair dreams.

Have a bridal preview.

Previews are just as important as your dress fitting. It’s a time for you to share your ideal hair looks with your stylist, to create a plan, and make any changes before the big day. Schedule your preview not too early and not too late. Four to six weeks before your wedding day is optimal.

Wear a white elegant top similar to the neckline of your dress. Take all hair accessories, earrings, hair extensions, or veil you have and plan to wear. This will allow you to better imagine how your hairstyle will look on your day.

Veiling it?

A veil can make a beautiful accessory to your wedding dress. However, the weight of some veils can disrupt certain hairstyles. For brides who wish to wear a heavier veil, it’s best to opt for a structured style which can support the weight.

When choosing a veil, I recommend picking one with a metal comb rather then a plastic comb. With a metal comb the teeth can be moved for better gripping as with the plastic can not.

Makeup before hair!

It’s best to have makeup done before hair. This is so the hairstyle doesn’t become destructed during the makeup application. Some makeup artist use clips to clip hair out of the face, which can cause creases in the hair. As well as, some place their hands on top of the head during the application and this can crush the volume on top of the head. Certain setting sprays can also ruin the front face framing pieces and make them become wet and flat.

Try to plan your timeline out where your makeup application is before your hair. This will avoid anything becoming destructed.