Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and a day that you are sure to be centre of attention. Everyone will be looking at you and the photographs will be everlasting memories, so you want to ensure you look your very best.
Your chosen hairstyle will complete your whole look, so investing time into creating the right style is just as important as shopping for the perfect dress.
Start with ensuring your hair is in it’s best possible condition. If you don’t already, start to use a good shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair a few months before the day.
This also gives you a chance to test the hair products in advance; you don’t want anallergic reaction on the day.
If you colour your hair, then have it topped up 2 weeks before your wedding day to ensure all roots are concealed. At the same time you should take the opportunity to have your last final trim. Also, help the hairstylist by washing your hair at
least 24 hours before the time of the wedding; it will enable it to be styled easier.
You should choose your hairstyle before you choose your head dress or veil. Then once your head pieces have been bought, don’t forget to try out the whole look with your stylist.
If you’re opting out of wearing a veil, why not consider decorating your hair with accessories such as tiny flowers, jeweled hairpins, tiny flower studs, headbands, or a tiara. Tiaras are a great choice as they suit both long and short hair. However, subtle decoration is the key, a large head piece or too much decoration will take away the emphasis from your face on photos.Your style should not be too bold or modern unless you really want this. A timeless contemporary style is tried and tested and you won’t have to worry about looking foolish.
If you have short hair, a simple and well polished look worn off the face will suit you best. If you have a fringe, this should be the only hair on your face.
If your dream wedding look requires long hair and you haven’t had time to grow yours, don’t despair, your look can be transformed by adding hair extensions or a hair piece which add volume and length.
If you’re considering wearing your hair up, consider very carefully not to choose a style that will age you. If its pull back too tight, it will show in your face and in the photos. A simple pulled back chignon is much more complimentary for your face and head.The half up, half down look, as worn by Kate Middleton, is very popular at the moment. It can create a softer illusion than wearing it all up.
Be careful not to use too much product in your hair, but none at all can also cause your style to look too loose and messy and may not last the whole day.
Whatever style you choose, ensure it suits your whole look. It needs to compliment your dress, jewelry and veil, not compete or clash with it.
And last but certainly not least, sit back and enjoy your special day knowing that all eyes are on you and you’re looking your finest.
Next week we will be giving you lots of essential make up styling techniques that will finish off the overall look and have you looking spectacular.
For more advice or wedding information, feel free to contact us anytime!
Bernadette Garside
