Bridal Hairstyles Need To Reflect The Brides' Personality And Personal Style

As models strutted down the runway in jaw-dropping bridal gowns from designers' spring collections, complementary hairstyles graced each look with perfection. Every year, I keep a close eye on looks from the runways and get inspired by trends and new styles. The key to a timeless look is translating trends to fit the bride, whether off the runway or red carpet. It's all about recreating and refreshing looks to fit your dress, overall look and wedding style. If you want to take the runway and red carpet hairstyles to the aisle, you're in luck!
　　
Bridal hairstyles need to reflect the brides' personality and personal style. The "natural" days are finally ending as today's bride looks for "more" from her wedding day salon services. More fun, more beauty, and more individuality are what brides are in search of. Theme weddings, museum receptions, and creative personal touches help originate a "signature touch" for the couples' big day.
　　
Long Hair
　　
If your hair is long and you wear it pulled back most of the time than anelegant updo would be just the look. Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hair design. Details such as braiding or twisting of fabric can be duplicated into the hairstyle. Or look to the texture of the dress. A soft wispy hairstyle complements a full-skirted tulle gown. A smooth gown of a heavy weight fabric 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 and leave the rest to cascade around your shoulders. Let few tendrils escape to float around your face, they can be curled or left natural. Having it all down is just too casual for the big day.
　　
Tip: 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 worry.
　　
Medium Hair
　　
If your hair is medium in length it 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. With the help of a talented stylist, your hair can also be worn up.
　　
Tip: If your dream is to wear it up and you have a few months grow it out, go for it. Medium hair is versatile, try a few looks with your stylist at least a few months ahead of time. This helps to chart out the growing process.
　　
Short Hair
　　
Believe me there is lots that can be done! Dust off your curling iron and give your hair some fullness in the crown area and back. Don't curl the front, it won't look like you. Flatter fronts are in right now so sweep the hair off to the side and save the curls for the back area. Today's "curls" are for creating texture. Many hair products on the market are designed for "texturizing the hair" not necessarily for hold.
　　
Tip: Don't touch the curls while they are warm, it will loosen them up too much. Once cooled run your finger through your hair with some hair wax and pinch and place the "texture" where you want it! Don't brush them out it will look too poufy, frizzy, and (Horror!) dated!! Top your do with a tiara or a few hair clips and you are ready to go!
　　
Another very simple yet sophisticated and stunning look is the elegant side updo. Medium or long hair is smoothed to one side at the nape of the neck and secured with pins into a beautiful roll or bun. Bangs can be swept to the side as well, creating a more sophisticated look. This hairstyle is absolutely gorgeous with several small flowers or one large flower tucked in at the top of the roll. This is an especially beautiful hairstyle which complements bridal jewelry – although, it’s best to avoid a veil with this updo.
　　
Braids were extremely popular in 2012. This time around, incorporate the braid into more of an updo. It’s a great detail in photos and adds nice loose texture to the hair. You can carry over your braid to one side. Pulling your hair off to the side will transform a braid into a soft look and bring out your facial features. Most off to the side styles complement just about any face shape. If you have a strapless wedding dress, the side style will complement it perfectly! An accessory or natural flowers just at the top of the braid are a nice touch depending on your dress fit. Try side swept bangs to complement your  do.
　　
The loose and textured looks are a huge favorite and will continue to be throughout the spring. However, if you are not used to having volume and you prefer something more sleek, I highly recommend what I call the “Audrey (Hepburn) Top Knot”. The great thing about the Audrey is that you can accessorize this hairstyle beautifully. The Audrey is a high bun with a very clean finish and was recently sported by Jennifer Lopez at the Oscars. A bridal headband is the perfect accessory to complete this look.