Wedding Hairstyles for Women

By Alexandra Ella | January 24, 2016

Wedding is the occasion when a girl need to look her best, for which she pays due attention to her outfit, makeup, accessories and hair style too. She needs to do her hair to perfection, just right to match her outfit and the look she aspires to have for that special day. Since weddings are not a one day affair, brides need to decide different hair styles for different functions that are celebrated along the wedding days. The best formula for choosing a wedding hairstyle is to complement an intricate outfit with a simple hairstyle, while a simple outfit can be accentuated with a stylish hairdo. There is a good variety in wedding hairstyles for long hair and short hair as devised by professional hairstylists so that different needs of the bride can be catered to and she can look unique on each of the events that make part of her grand wedding ceremony. Whether the bride has long hair or short hair, she can experiment with different looks.

Some  popular and best wedding hairstyles for women :

Graceful Rolled Chignon

This graceful low rolled chignon look really pretty on a bride on her big day. It works well on all kinds of hair and face shapes. It can be made in minutes with great ease, which makes it even more popular. The front is parted in the middle with delicate twisted sections clipped at the back. The lower half of the hair is them secured near the nape of the neck in a delicate twist. You can have the ends poked out for a more easy and trendy look.

Open Curly Long Hairstyle

Brides with medium to long length hair can try out this super stylish open curly long hairstyle, which can make her look absolutely sensuous on her big day. This style is just right for the brides who want to let her hair loose, but does not want to sacrifice in terms of style. The hair can be parted in the centre or side according to the preference of the bride, while it can also be pinned at the top with a slight pouf. Spray some styling product so that the stray locks are tamed.

Half Bow Hairstyle

A half bow hairstyle is another much loved style that the bride can carry elegantly on her wedding day. This one looks really formal but is surprisingly simple to make. Part your hair at the center, with the front section clipped up and the back section tied into a low and sleek ponytail. Roll the ponytail into a loop using a bungee and wrap the crown section over the half bow to create a sleek look.

Long Braided Hairstyle

Long braided hairstyle is one of the most popular wedding hairstyles amongst Indian brides. The South Indian brides, in particular make this wedding hairstyle, though it is now becoming popular amongst North Indian women too. The braid can be taken to any length by attaching false hair, while it can be adorned with flowers or accessories for a more formal look.

Voluminous Bun

If you have long and heavy hair, you can try out this voluminous bun for a gorgeous bridal look. For women with thin textured hair, they can add to the volume by using artificial hair. The bun can be made simply by tying the hair in a high ponytail with an elastic band at the crown. Smooth the ponytail after you tease them for adding to the volume. Twist it into a bun and secure the same with some U pins, setting it with a hair spray in the end. Accessorize with a flower or jeweled accessory for a beautiful look.

Half Up Half Down Wedding Hairstyle

This style is a perfect blend of modernity with elegance. In this hair style, the hair is divided into two sections. The crown hair is styled and pinned elegantly on the top. The other half is styled straight or in curls and let to fall down the shoulders in a graceful style. Use a floral or stoned clip for making the look complete.

Side Ponytail

A bride can look young and refreshed with a simple and trendy looking side ponytail which looks pretty and innocent. You can add volume to the hair by blow drying them and running your fingers through them. Gather it on one side of the head and secure with an elastic band right below the hair. A strand of hair can be rolled around the elastic to conceal it for a neat look. A perfect girly style for a pre wedding party!

Braided Chignon with Curls

Another popular style of chignon that can be used as an ideal wedding style is the braided chignon with curls. It has often been seen sported by celebrities, which makes this style quire popular amongst women. This one is made by first styling the hair in tight curls, which makes it quite different from conventional chignons, which look a bit more natural.

Loose Waves

The bride can look very simple yet special by having her hair styled in loose waves. Just wash your hair as in regular routine and style it in loose and soft waves using a curling iron. Part it in the middle or side to suit your face structure. This wedding hairstyle is ideal for women with thick and curly textured hair as it manages the hair well and makes the best of its bounce.

Classic High Bun

Another much loved wedding hairstyle is classic high bun, which looks evergreen for the perfect wedding look. The most important thing about this hairstyle is that the bun has to be made very secure with bobby pins so that it looks neat and makes the bride comfortable for the wedding party. You can look much more delicate by adding a floral band on the high bun.

Veiled Wedding Hairstyle

The veiled wedding style looks ideal on a bride who wants to cover her head with a veil. A high bun can be made at the crown and draped with a veil for a pretty and elegant look. You have to make sure that the veil is secured properly with the bobby pins so that it stays on along the entire wedding event.

The bride can take the help of a professional stylist to get the look that matches her hair texture and also her face structure. The idea is to look like a perfect bride who is remembered by the guests for a lifetime. The very purpose of hiring a professional hairs stylist for your wedding is fulfilled when the bride is able to get the perfect style to suit her.