Long, medium or short, what is a bride to do?
By Gretchen Maurer of WeddingHair.com
Long Hair
Do you wear your long hair pulled back most of the time? An updo would
be just the style for you! Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hair
design. Details such as braiding or twisting of fabric can be duplicated into
the hairstyle. Look to the texture of the dress. A soft wispy hairstyle
complements a soft flowing gown. A smooth gown of reflective fabric such as silk
or satin is complemented by a smooth, shiny hairstyle of knots or rolls.
Do you wear your long hair down most of the time? Then try wearing
some of it up away from your face, leaving the rest to cascade around your
shoulders. Many grooms request their beloved keep their hair down. Let this be
the first of many compromises! Allow a few tendrils to escape and frame your
face, they can be curled or left natural. Having it all down is just too casual
for the big day.
Natural curls? Enhance them and work with them; keep your look soft.
Straight hair? Don't expect a set to last all day, wear it up. If the
curls are pinned in place there will be less to worry about.
Medium Hair
Just around the shoulders is considered medium length hair. If you
don't have too many layers your options are similar to that of the longhair
styles. Medium length can be curled and worn with a sparkly headband or tiara to
dress it up. Or simply tuck some hair behind your ears and use one of the very
popular decorative hair clips to hold it back. My hair kits show great styling
tips for getting medium hair into an up-do!
Is your medium hair layered? If your medium hair has some length, the
back can go up for an elegant look. Hot rollers are a must for giving the
necessary body needed for this look. Give yourself time to experiment.
Think faux! There are great fake hair add on items out there. Put one
on your ponytail and go!
Short Hair
Don't despair there is a lot that can be done! Keep the front of your
hair looking like you. Dust off your curling iron and give your hair some
fullness in the crown area and back. Today's "curls" are for creating texture.
Many hair products on the market are designed for texturizing the hair, not
necessarily for holding it in place.
Don't touch the curls while they are warm! Once the hair is cooled run
your fingers through with some hair wax. Pinch and place the "texture" where you
want it! Don't brush your hair or it will look too pouf-y, frizzy, and (Horror!)
dated!! Top your style with a tiara or a few hair clips and you are ready to go!
Really short hair? For a daytime wedding fresh flowers look great in
short hair. For an evening wedding slick it back with gel or wax showcasing
dramatic earrings and fabulous make-up!
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