Find Your Perfect Match: A Guide to Choosing a Bridal Hairstyle You'll LOVE!

How to choose the perfect bridal hairstyle for your wedding day

Hairstyles by Alice: Lucent Hair & Makeup

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and every detail, including your bridal hairstyle, plays a crucial role in making you look and feel incredible. With a plethora of styles to choose from, the journey to finding the perfect hairstyle can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you navigate the process and select a bridal hairstyle you'll truly adore.

1. Dive into the world of inspiration: Start your journey by delving into the vast world of bridal hairstyle inspiration. Magazines, Pinterest, and Instagram are treasure troves of styles ranging from romantic updos to glam waves. Create a moodboard or inspiration folder and spend time saving images that catch your eye, creating a visual collection of styles that resonate with you.

2. Analyse your choices: Once you've compiled a collection of styles, take a step back and analyse your choices. Ask yourself why you're drawn to these particular styles. Is it the overall aesthetic, or do you simply find the model's features appealing? Understanding the elements that attract you to a hairstyle will help you pinpoint your preferences.

3. Consider your hair type and colour: REALITY CHECK: not every hairstyle will seamlessly translate onto every hair type and colour. If you have fine, short hair, consider whether your chosen styles might require hair extensions. Take note of the hair colour of the models showcasing the styles – will the same style work as well on your dark hair as it does on their blonde or highlighted locks? Tailoring your choices to your own hair type and colour is a crucial step in narrowing down the options to styles that will work for YOU.

4. Reflect on your comfort zone: While it's tempting to go for the most glamorous hairstyles or styles that are currently trending on social media, it's essential to consider your comfort zone. Reflect on how you typically wear your hair. If you're accustomed to having your hair up, a bridal updo might be more in line with your style. Conversely, if you rarely wear your hair down, opting for loose glam waves may not feel authentic to you. Look back at photos from previous events to identify hairstyles that made you feel comfortable and confident.

5. Trial and error: Before settling on the final look, make sure to schedule a hair trial with your wedding hair stylist. This allows you to preview your chosen style, ensuring it not only looks stunning but also feel comfortable. Work with your hairstylist to fine-tune the details and make any necessary adjustments. Your stylist should be able to advise whether a style will work for you or not, and if you need to purchase extensions or schedule a haircut. It is important to be open and honest with them about styles that you do and don’t like, and what you do and don’t feel comfortable with. It is helpful to show them your inspiration images, as well as photos of how you’ve worn your hair previously for special events, so that your stylist can get a better idea of your individual taste and preferences.

Remember, choosing a bridal hairstyle you'll love involves a thoughtful process of exploration and self-reflection. By carrying out some research, considering your own hair type and colour, and reflecting on your comfort zone, you'll be well on your way to finding the perfect hairstyle that complements your unique beauty and makes you feel absolutely radiant and beautiful on your wedding day!

Hairstyles by Alice: Lucent Hair & Makeup