How to choose your wedding hairstyle
Inspiration - What to look for and where to find it
I always recommend gathering some inspiration before we meet for your trial. Great places to start are Pinterest, Instagram (bridal focused pages are amazing), bridal magazines and Google. My own Instagram also has lots of variety and is a great place to see what I create and what you might be drawn to. Have a look at my latest work here.
Look for anything that catches your eye and makes you smile. Pay attention to people with a similar face shape or hair colour to your own. Save styles you’ve always been drawn to or could see yourself wearing. Think about how you wear it if you're going out for dinner or drinks.
Save your favourites in an album on your phone so they are easy to show me at your trial.
If you can’t narrow it down to one style, don’t stress. It’s completely fine to have a range of options. Try to reduce it to around three favourites so we can go through them together and figure out what you love about each one. From there, we’ll create the perfect style for you.
Natural hair type
No matter your natural hair type, there is always a beautiful style that will suit you. Whether your hair is curly, frizzy, fine, thick, long or short, we can create something that feels both flattering and true to you.
Extensions can be added for extra thickness, length or to help support longer lasting curls. I have a range of extensions available at your trial so we can play around with different looks. If you end up needing a different colour or a set to cut and customise, I can also recommend where to buy high quality options.
For finer hair, backcombing and hidden hair pieces can create the look of fuller, thicker hair. For naturally curly or frizzy textures, we can smooth or define your curls depending on the style you love. There are plenty of options for every hair type and I am here to guide you through what will work best for your hair and your chosen style.
The weather and your hairstyle
The weather can play a surprisingly important role in choosing the right hairstyle for your wedding day. Think about the season you are getting married in and what the weather is usually like around that time. Is it likely to be hot and sunny, which might make wearing your hair down feel a bit too warm? Could wind blow out soft curls? Or could humidity cause frizz or flatten your style?
Bring up the season and any concerns at your trial and I will walk you through the best options for your hair type and overall look. We can plan a backup style if needed or make simple adjustments on the day that will keep everything looking beautiful without changing your chosen style too much.
Benefits of each style
Up, down, half up / half down, low bun, high bun, ponytail… there are so many beautiful options. Each style comes with its own benefits depending on your preferences and what makes you feel most confident.
Think about what you do and don’t like. Maybe you cannot stand hair blowing across your face, or you prefer your ears to be covered. You might love having your hair over your shoulders, or you may want it up to show off the detailing on your dress. You might be drawn to smooth and simple styles, or you may prefer soft, textured and more detailed looks.
Starting with what you dislike often makes it much easier to narrow down the styles you do like. From there, we can explore all the different variations and choose the one that works best for your hair, complements your dress and makes you feel beautiful.
Have you said YES to your dress?
Here is a simple little trick you can try at your fitting or at home to help you see how different hairstyles will look with your dress. If you are really unsure how to wear your hair, this can often point you in the right direction.
Start by putting soft curls in your hair and have a claw clip, bobby pins and a hair tie ready. Ask someone to film you on video mode from an angle where both your hair and the top of your dress are clearly visible.
Put your dress on, then try each of the steps below. After each one, do a slow 360° turn so you can see the full effect.
Wear your hair down with soft curls around your face
Tuck your hair behind your ears and let it fall down your back
Create a simple half up style using the claw clip
Twist your hair into a low messy bun using the clip or bobby pins
Pull your hair into a high ponytail and secure with the hair tie
Wrap the ponytail into a bun and secure with bobby pins
Try each style with soft framing pieces around your face
Then tuck them away
Once you have filmed each option, watch the videos back and see which style complements your dress the most. Notice which looked the most like you and which one felt the most comfortable to wear.
From there, you can start gathering inspiration based on that style. At your trial, I can also play with different variations to refine it even more. And if you are unsure which option worked best, bring the videos along to your trial and I will happily help you decide.
What matters most is that you feel comfortable, confident and like your most beautiful, authentic self. If you have any questions at all, feel free to message me anytime x