Undoubtedly, brides-to-be want to look their best on their wedding day. One of the most important aspects of looking beautiful for a woman is their hairstyle mainly because it is their crowning glory. As such, we strongly suggest thinking of your hairstyle for the big day on the same day as when you decide on the wedding gown’s design.
There are many factors that influence your wedding hairstyle, which you must consider one at a time. You must consider the length, color and texture of your hair as well as your facial shape on one hand and the style of your wedding gown coupled with the wedding theme on the other hand. When these factors are combined, you will end up with a hairstyle that complements your natural beauty in every way possible.
Face and Hair Considerations
Hairstylists will consider the shape of the face when deciding on the best wedding hairstyle with the mantra being that the hair must flatter the face. The general rules in this case are:
* Round faces look good in soft layers, wispy ends and long bangs to make the face appear slimmer.
* Square faces benefit from long, layered and sleek styles as well as greater texture through curls.
* Oval faces are the most versatile since every hairstyle will complement it from the long to the short and from the straight to the wavy.
* Oblong faces look shorter with brow-skimming bangs as well as curls and waves, which add width to the face.
* Heart faces work best with long layers grazing the cheekbones, side-swept bangs and brow-grazing fringes.
Also, you have to think of your hair in terms of its length, texture and color. Your hairstylist must be willing to experiment with different looks until such time that you are satisfied that it will look beautiful but still functional during the long hours of the wedding reception.
Gown and Theme Factors
Then there is the matter of the wedding gown and the wedding theme. Your hairstyle must also complement the wedding gown particularly the neckline with the following useful tips in mind:
* One-shoulder wedding dresses deserve a hairstyle that showcases the detail. We suggest a soft chignon pulled off center to the opposite side.
* Strapless gowns are versatile in the sense that almost any hairstyle will do. You can go for soft waves over the shoulders, updo piled high on the head, and even an elegant half-ponytail. You want to highlight an asset, say, your shoulders or your collarbones.
* Off-the-shoulder necklines look good with a low-braided bun, a faux bon with hair pinned up very loosely, and other soft styles.
Your wedding theme is also an important consideration. For example, if it is a beach wedding with casual written all over it, then flowing waves ala California girl will be good. If it is a formal wedding, a chignon is an excellent option.
You must also think of the accessories for the wedding hairstyle. Think along the lines of natural and synthetic flowers, genuine and costume jewelry and sheer fabrics and veils. This time, the rule is less is more since your hairstyle must flatter your face, not take attention away from it.
Indeed, you must maintain a good working relationship with your hairstylist. You will then have the prettiest hair on your special day.
