When it comes to the big day, there will be many important things that your client needs to think about and sort out, their hair being one of them and the decision won’t be easy. It will be up to them to decide what hairstyle they want and down to you to deliver it.
There are many different styles that your client could want and many different products that you will need for these styles. Here are some elegant and classic styles you can create for the upcoming Wedding Season.
Classic Wedding Bun
The Classic Bun is an elegant and timeless updo, perfect for brides seeking a sophisticated yet romantic look. This style features a neatly gathered bun, either sleek and polished or soft and slightly tousled for a more relaxed feel. It sits at the nape of the neck or mid-back of the head, offering a graceful silhouette.
Often complemented with delicate accessories like floral pins, pearls, or jewelled hairpieces. Loose tendrils can be left out for a soft, ethereal effect.
How to Create It:
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1. Prep & Curl: Apply volumising mousse and curl hair for soft waves
2. Section & Create Bun:
- Divide hair into front, middle and lower sections
- Make a low, twisted chignon bun at the nape and secure it with pins
3. Soft Front Twists: Loosely curl face-framing pieces for an airy look
4. Smooth & Lift: Lightly tease the crown for volume while keeping a soft finish
5. Add a Hairpiece: Secure a crystal or pearl accessory to one side of the bun
6. Finish: Tug gently for fullness and set with a light-hold hairspray
This blends soft curls with an elegant structure, perfect for a bridal look.
Tools you will need for this look
- A brush and the Denman D3, which is perfect for styling and sculpting the hair, will give you the best outcome
- A light-hold hairspray such as the Schwarzkopf Silhouette Hairspray is perfect to set and hold the style all day
- Pins such as the Kirbigrip waved grips which come in brown and blonde to seamlessly blend in with your client's hair while holding it in place
- A volumising mousse like the Fanola Fantouch Volumising Mousse, perfect for adding volume to the bun for a fuller look
Vintage Curls
These bridal hairstyles showcase a romantic, ethereal look with cascading curls and delicate floral or pearl-embellished hairpieces. Both styles feature soft waves gathered into a loose half-up or low, textured ponytail, giving a natural yet elegant effect.
How To Create It:
- Prep the Hair: Start with clean, dry hair. Apply a heat protectant and use a curling iron or wand to create loose waves throughout the hair
- Add Volume: Tease the crown slightly for added lift and a soft, romantic shape
- Create a Half-Up Twist: Take two sections from either side of the head and loosely twist or braid them, securing them at the back with a few bobby pins
- Incorporate the Hairpiece: Weave in the floral or pearl hair accessory, ensuring it blends naturally into the curls and twists
- Set the Look: Gently loosen the curls with your fingers and use a light-hold hairspray to maintain the soft, flowy effect without making the hair stiff
This look is ideal for brides seeking a dreamy, fairytale-inspired aesthetic with a natural and timeless appeal.
Tools you will need for this look:
- To create the loose waves you will need a curling wand like the Wahl 25mm Ceramic Curling Tong, this wand minimises hair damage, while creating defined, long-lasting curls
- The DMI LJ hairpins are vital to keeping the hairpieces in place
- A heat protectant is essential when using heat tools to avoid hair damage the Osmo thermal defence spray is perfect for this
- The Fantouch Curl Passion Mousse is great for amplifying curls while holding them in place and ensuring they remain frizz-free
Natural Curls
These hairstyles showcase naturally wavy or curly hair styled into a soft, flowing bridal look. Both styles emphasise volume and movement, with the curls cascading down the back in a romantic and elegant fashion.
How to Achieve These Natural Waves:
- Prep the Hair: Start with freshly washed and conditioned hair. Apply a lightweight curl-enhancing mousse or cream to define the natural waves without weighing them down
- Dry the Hair Naturally or with a Diffuser: If time allows, let your hair air dry for the most natural effect. Alternatively, use a diffuser attachment on a low heat setting to maintain the natural curl pattern
- Enhance the Curls (if needed): If some sections are less defined, use a curling wand with a barrel size similar to your natural curl shape to touch up those areas
- Add Volume and Texture: Gently shake out the curls with your fingers or use a wide-tooth comb for soft separation. You can also apply a light volumising spray at the roots for extra lift
- Set the Style: Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray to keep the waves in place while maintaining their natural bounce and movement
This effortless bridal look embraces natural curls while ensuring they look polished and elegant for the special day.
Tools you will need for this look
- A curl-enhancing cream will help to define the curls the Fanola Fantouch Curl Defining Cream is perfect for this, it enhances curls while eliminating frizz and hydrating the hair
- A diffuser will help to enhance the hair's natural curl pattern
- The Babyliss Curling wand is ideal for any areas that need a touch-up, they create beautiful defined curls with a smooth finish
- A flexible-hold hairspray such as the Wella Eimi Mistify Light, which provides a natural hold with effortless movement is ideal for holding curls in place all-day
Bridal Braids
These bridal hairstyles are both elegant and romantic, incorporating braids and floral details for a soft, timeless look.
- The first hairstyle features a thick, side-swept braid adorned with delicate baby's breath flowers. This style creates a dreamy, bohemian aesthetic while maintaining an intricate and polished appearance
- The second hairstyle is a braided low bun with a floral hairpiece. This updo is both sophisticated and graceful, perfect for a classic or outdoor wedding
How to Achieve the Side-Swept Floral Braid:
- Prep the Hair: Start with clean, dry hair. If needed, curl the hair lightly to add volume and texture
- Part and Sweep the Hair to One Side: Brush the hair to one side and secure it loosely with a clip or bobby pins
- Create a Loose Braid: Begin braiding the hair from the nape of the neck, keeping it slightly loose for a soft, romantic effect
- Add Baby’s Breath: Gently weave small sprigs of baby’s breath into the braid, securing them with bobby pins as needed
- Loosen the Braid: Gently tug at sections of the braid to create a fuller, more effortless look
- Set with Hairspray: Use a flexible-hold hairspray to keep everything in place
How to Achieve the Braided Low Bun:
- Prep the Hair: Start with dry hair and add light waves if needed for texture
- Create Two Side Braids: Take two sections from either side of the head and braid them loosely towards the back
- Gather Hair into a Low Bun: Gather all the hair, including the braids, into a low ponytail and twist it into a bun, securing it with bobby pins
- Pin the Braids Around the Bun: Wrap the braids around the bun and pin them securely
- Add Floral Accessories: Place a floral hairpiece above or around the bun for a bridal touch
- Set the Style: Use hairspray to ensure everything stays in place without making the hair stiff
Both styles exude a fairytale-like charm and work beautifully for various wedding themes, from bohemian to classic and romantic.
Tools you will need for these looks
- To hold the floral elements in place you will need pins such as the LJ Professional Hairpins which discreetly blend into the hair
- You will need a brush to help style the hair into the braids the Denamn D4 is perfect for this as it's a professional styling brush designed to sculpt styles without frizz
- A hairspray to keep the hair in place throughout the day such as the revlon the setter medium hairspray, which provides a firm hold and adds shine all without leaving residue behind
- Elastic bands to hold the hair together such as the Kodo Black Elastic Bands which are easy to use, reusable and versatile
