7 Way-Pretty Wedding Hair Ideas
1/7The Audrey Hepburn updo
Who hasn't dreamed of pulling off Holly Golightly's kittenish chignon? Not only does the do channel old-school romance, it also flatters those oh-so-important hair accessories. "For the updos, I wanted the models' hair off the shoulders in order to highlight the dramatic necklines," says wedding dress designer Romona Keveza, who opted for the classic updo for her most recent show. "We created soft bouffants reminiscent of Breakfast at Tiffany's, which also worked wonderfully with our veils."
2/7The ballerina bun
A frothy, ethereal wedding gown calls for an equally graceful do. Try the simple pulled-back look that ballerinas have been working for decades. "This look can be worn by all brides for an everlasting and classic style," says hairstylist Edward Tricomi of Warren-Tricomi salon, who created the sleek buns spotted at Carolina Herrera's bridal runway show. "In this case, we featured more abstract chignons that were either elongated, very round or extremely clean."
3/7The modern ponytail
This ain't your basic cheerleader pony: "This reverse French twist is an avant-garde update of the classic summer ponytail," says hair pro Charley Montgomery. To get the look, hold hair in a loose ponytail about four inches away from your head, twirl it downward into a reverse French twist. The key to this look is to keep the hair messy, so don't worry about flyaway strands. Secure the twist with pins at the base of the ponytail, leaving the ends long and loose. Attach a mini-veil for a soft, romantic flourish.
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4/7Old Hollywood waves
You're going to be in the spotlight anyway, so you might as well make like a celeb with some red-carpet-worthy waves. "This style is classically romantic, yet the polished texture creates contemporary flair," says Crawford. "And long, flowing tresses really show off great hair color!" To create the look, blow-dry hair with a large paddle brush. Then separate hair into two-inch sections, spritz lightly with hair spray and curl with hot rollers or a large-barrel curling iron. Let hair cool about 20 minutes before using your fingers to arrange loose curls. Spritz lightly.
5/7The Princess Bride braid crown
Feeling the whole fairy-tale wedding vibe? Then borrow the signature do of some of our favorite princesses—Buttercup, Leia, Rapunzel, etc. Hairstyle pro Jim Crawford suggests this look for long-haired maidens—or just fake it with a faux hairpiece. To start, pull clean, product-free hair into a low ponytail and braid it haphazardly, without securing flyaways. Then wrap the braid around your head, and using a clear elastic anchored with bobby pins, secure the end where the ponytail began. Flare out the ends for soft fringe.
6/7The side-swept chignon
Perfect for bangs of any length—or anyone who loves a dramatic side part—this side-swept low chignon is the Holy Grail of hairstyles: It's "refined yet sexy," says Crawford. To DIY the look, create a side part and blow hair dry, allowing bangs—if you've got em—to softly fall onto your forehead. Before pulling hair back, apply a bit of pomade to add piecey texture and sleek control, then secure tresses at the nape with a very simple chignon or ponytail for a fashion-forward look.
7/7The cool crop
Perfect for bangs of any length—or anyone who loves a dramatic side part—this side-swept low chignon is the Holy Grail of hairstyles: It's "refined yet sexy," says Crawford. To DIY the look, create a side part and blow hair dry, allowing bangs—if you've got em—to softly fall onto your forehead. Before pulling hair back, apply a bit of pomade to add piecey texture and sleek control, then secure tresses at the nape with a very simple chignon or ponytail for a fashion-forward look.
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