Ok, choosing a hairstyle for your wedding day isn't exactly rocket science, so why is it so difficult?
Here some ideas...
Start by taking a look and then start collecting some pictures from magazines on the internet. Be realistic - is your hair straight/thick/long enough for the style you like? Select several photos to show the stylist at your trial and ask her to try each of them out. Be open to new ideas and any advice she gives you.
Up or down?
Try to choose a style that will suit your face shape - round faces suit high "up do's" and sleek long styles while long faces suit styles that have width and volume. Would you be comfortable with all your hair pulled away from your face? Consider having some hair up and some down, or leaving wispy bits around your face to soften. If you have a low-cut or off-the-shoulder dress will you feel comfortable with a little flesh exposed?
Curly or straight?
Once you have decided to wear your hair up or down, the possibilities are endless. Curls are soft and romantic, as are pleats, twists, plaits and variations to the bun. Or perhaps you prefer more contemporary spikes and twists. Try to reflect your personality in your bridal hairdo, but don't be a fashion victim, or you'll laugh at your photo's in twenty years time!
Beads, jewels and flowers
These are always popular as they add extra sparkle and color and can tie in with your color scheme and jewellery. Pins and hair-grips with sparkling gems in the ends have a stunning effect, whilst small flowers can be scattered amongst curls or wired to a comb to flatter a french pleat.
Wedding hair checklist
1. Have a trial run with your stylist as soon as your wedding date is set.
2. Find out if need to grow your hair length, improve the condition with conditioning treatments, change the color or have some highlights.
3. NEVER shampoo hair or conditioning treatments on the wedding day.
4. On the day of the wedding make sure to wear a button or zip-up clothes. This will ensure you don't mess up your style.
5. Now just stay cool.
