Wedding Hair Styling Advice by

Harriet from Glitterbugz

As a bridal stylist I have had many different brides ask me to do their hair for their special day, and the most common thought that goes through most brides’ have is usually “what style will suit my hair”. Each bride is unique in their own way, all have different styles from boho chic to classically glam, and most importantly each bride has different hair! There are many hair types to think about, Afro, Caribbean, Chinese, Caucasian, Indian, Biracial to name a few. Along with textures, fine and thin hair, course and thick, combined with short, medium and long lengths, when you try to narrow it down the list is endless. That’s where I come in, I can help advise you on how to break it down, navigate the technical jargon and help you decide on a style that will suit you for your big day!

– With shorter hair options are a little limited due to the length restriction, however there are still choices you can make. If you have your heart set on an up-do then the use of clip in hair extensions (human hair for the best quality) are highly advised to give you the length you may need. Extensions are not always needed though, so by incorporating some twists and braids, an intricate up do can be constructed with your natural hair, even if you think your hair is short an updo is doable! Alternatively, the use of straighteners to give a sleek bob finish, curling irons to create a soft curled boho look or a blowdry to create volume at the root and a nice finish at the ends.

– When the hair is a little longer there are more options, however sometimes the more hair you have the harder it is to put into an up- do, purely because there is more hair to secure which can then become quite heavy, especially as some medium lengths hair tends to be quite coarse. Half up half down styles are brilliant with medium hair, whether its soft, loose or wavy, this style can create volume and intrigue by incorporating many different elements such as braids, twists and back combing to add that wow factor. If you have your mind on an updo there are some updo styles that can be achieved, a French pleat, smooth chignon, low boho bun and a bouffant style to name a few.