Planning for your wedding can sometimes feel like endless decisions, and one of the most important for brides, bridesmaids, mothers, and grandmothers of the bride and groom is how and when to cut your hair before the big day! Your hairstyle is a crucial element of your overall bridal look, and timing your haircut just right can make all the difference. We’ve chatted with our team of hairstylists and have compiled our best pre-wedding hair care tips for brides, bridesmaids, and beyond!
Consulting with Your Wedding Day Hairstylist
Before making any extreme changes to your cut or color, it’s essential to discuss your game plan with your wedding day hairstylist! They have the most experience in creating stunning bridal looks and can offer valuable recommendations tailored to your desired hairstyle. Whether you’re thinking about going shorter, adding layers, or making a significant color change, your stylist can guide you on what will best suit your wedding day vision and ensure your hair is in prime condition for styling!
If you’re looking to make a drastic hairstyle change, we could not recommend more that you wait until after your big day to make any changes. Your wedding day is not the day to test out a funky new haircut or color!
Updos Work with Any Length Hair
If you’re leaning towards an updo for your wedding, rest assured that there’s no right or wrong length for this type of style! Our highly talented artists at Updos For I Dos are highly skilled in working with all hair lengths, textures, and types. Whether your hair is short, medium, or long, we can create a beautiful updo that not only compliments, but enhances your overall bridal vibe. So, don’t stress about growing out your hair if that’s not what you want! Our team can work with whatever length you’re most comfortable with.
Consider Regular Trims; Wearing Your Hair Down
Planning to wear your hair down, perhaps with glamorous waves or soft curls? If so, we highly recommend you give your haircut a little sprucing up before your big day! A fresh trim (or regular trims) can help support and define your curls, making sure they hold their shape and look their best throughout your most special event! Regular trims also remove any split ends that might detract from the smooth, polished finish you’re aiming for, giving you full and silky ends!
Regular Haircuts for Healthy, Happy Hair
We often see brides growing out their hair for the wedding, but we actually encourage our brides to maintain regular haircuts every 6-8 weeks! Healthy hair is happy hair, and it’s actually more likely to hold a style, especially if you plan to wear your hair down. Keeping up with trims not only promotes healthier hair growth but also helps keep your style looking fresh and vibrant, ready for whatever look you choose on your incredibly special day!
Adding Dimension to Darker Hair
If you have darker or brunette hair, you may notice that it doesn’t show off the movement within a hairstyle as well as lighter or blonder hair does! For those looking to add a bit more dimension to their wedding day look, consider adding highlights or lowlights to your color. This subtle enhancement can bring out the intricate details of your style, making your hair appear fuller and more dynamic in photos! Be sure to consult both your regular hairstylist and your Updos For I Dos artist to determine the best approach for your hair type and desired outcome.
If you are going this route, we also recommend giving new color a test run far in advance of your wedding day! Start testing out highlights, lowlights, balyage, etc. about six months prior to your wedding day, this way you have plenty of time to make any adjustments if needed!
So, How Can I Prep My Hair For My Wedding?
Your wedding day is one of the most (if not the most!) memorable days of your life, and your hair plays a huge part in your overall look! By following along with our team's pre-wedding hair care tips, you’ll ensure that your hair is in its best possible condition, ready to shine on your big day!
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