Long,
medium or short, what is a bride to do?
Long Hair
Do you
wear your long hair pulled back most of the time?
An updo would be just the style for you! Incorporate
a detail from your gown into your hair design. Details
such as braiding or twisting of fabric can be duplicated
into the hairstyle. Look to the texture of the dress.
A soft wispy hairstyle complements a soft flowing gown.
A smooth gown of reflective fabric such as silk or satin
is complemented by a smooth, shiny hairstyle of knots
or rolls.
Do you wear your long hair
down most of the time? Then try wearing some
of it up away from your face, leaving the rest to cascade
around your shoulders. Many grooms request their beloved
keep their hair down. Let this be the first of many
compromises! Allow a few tendrils to escape and frame
your face, they can be curled or left natural. Having
it all down is just too casual for the big day.
Natural curls? Enhance them and work with
them; keep your look soft.
Straight hair? Don't
expect a set to last all day, wear it up. If the curls
are pinned in place there will be less to worry about.
Medium Hair
Just around the shoulders is
considered medium length hair. If you don't
have too many layers your options are similar to that
of the longhair styles. Medium length can be curled
and worn with a sparkly headband or tiara to dress it
up. Or simply tuck some hair behind your ears and use
one of the very popular decorative hair clips to hold
it back. My hair kits show great styling tips for getting
medium hair into an updo!
Is your medium hair layered? If your medium
hair has some length, the back can go up for an elegant
look. Hot rollers are a must for giving the necessary
body needed for this look. Give yourself time to experiment.
Think faux! There
are great fake hair add on items out there. Put one
on your ponytail and go!
Short Hair 
Don't despair there is a lot
that can be done! Keep the front of your
hair looking like you. Dust off your curling iron and
give your hair some fullness in the crown area and back.
Today's "curls" are for creating texture.
Many hair products on the market are designed for texturizing
the hair, not necessarily for holding it in place.
Don't touch the curls while
they are warm! Once the hair is cooled run
your fingers through with some hair wax. Pinch and place
the "texture" where you want it! Don't brush
your hair or it will look too pouf-y, frizzy, and (Horror!)
dated!! Top your style with a tiara or a few hair clips
and you are ready to go!
Really short hair?
For a daytime wedding fresh flowers look great in short
hair. For an evening wedding slick it back with gel
or wax showcasing dramatic earrings and fabulous make-up!
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