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TheHairStyler.com Hair
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By Roy Caccamo, THS Hair Consultant
Bridal occasions require some effort to achieve success, with proper planning a key ingredient. Bridal hairstyles are the same; they require thought, consideration and a solid plan. There are many important factors to consider when choosing a bridal hairstyle.
The length and texture of your hair will determine what can actually be achieved. Next, your bridal hairstyle needs to complement the gown you will be wearing. For example, if your gown is low cut off the shoulder, you should consider choosing a bridal hairstyle where some hair falls down onto your shoulders so not to leave that area bare. You can still consider an upstyle, but you should make sure that some hair is down, even if it's only a little, to soften the style.
If your gown has sleeves and even a collar, definitely look at upstyles that will show it off best. If you would like to wear your hair down, just be sure to choose a bridal hairstyle with lots of body and bounce, or consider a half-up, half-down look.
Another important factor to consider is face shape and body shape adjustments, where height and width can be added or minimized to suit your profile, as well as your partner's profile. If you are tall and thin, you should keep away from high tight upstyles that will add more length to your profile, and you should look for curls that are always softer in texture, due to their round shape.
If your gown is plain and simple in design, you should consider more detailed bridal hairstyles to create an interesting overall appearance. The opposite applies if your gown is very detailed.
Other points that require proper planning include the length of your neck, the size of your ears, as well as the height of your hairline. If all this seems complicated and confusing to you, don't despair, because now you can see for yourself what you would look like with various Formal and Bridal hairstyles.
You can upload a waist high photo of yourself with your gown on, and then try on all of the Formal and Bridal hairstyles to see which you like and what suits you best. You can also print out your favorite bridal hairstyles and take them to your stylist for thorough consultation and advice.
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Bridal Hairstyles - Celebrity: Zoe Lucker
This is a sexy upstyle for this star from the 2004 BAFTA TV Awards. The top and back sections have been pinned up into smooth curls and long shaped bangs have been left out to enhance the facial features.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: curling iron
Products: mousse, gel spray, smoothing shine, moulding cream
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Bridal Hairstyles - Celebrity: Jessica Simpson
Jessica looks super sexy at record mogul Clive Davis' Annual pre-Grammy party with this great look. The back has been pinned up into a soft upstyle and the front sections have been left out around the face in curls to enhance the facial features. This style is perfect for square face shapes.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry, hot rollers
Products: mousse, gel wax, gel spray, hair spray
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Bridal Hairstyles - Celebrity: Fergie
Fergie chose a great hairstyle for the MTV Video Music Awards with this funky look. Fergie's hair was side parted and a thick headband was added with the hair styled to fall into the back area of the headband. This creates lots of height and fullness through the top crown area. Fergie's longer lengths were also designed to fall back and were styled into soft waves.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, heart, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry, curling iron
Products: mousse, hair spray
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Bridal Hairstyles - Salon Style
This style is gorgeous and will suit any special occasion. The back has been pinned up elegantly and the smooth bangs have been left out to frame the face.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, diamond
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30 mins
Techniques: hot rollers
Products: mousse, smoothing shine, lacquer
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Bridal Hairstyles - Salon Style
This style is gorgeous and will suit any special occasion. The back has been pinned up elegantly and the smooth bangs have been left out to frame the face.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, heart, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30 mins
Techniques: curling iron
Products: mousse, smoothing shine, lacquer
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Bridal Hairstyles - Salon Style
This upstyle is smooth and sleek and will suit those with naturally straight hair. It is a great option for those with fine or medium hair textures and will go especially well with oval, round, oblong, square, heart and diamond shaped faces.
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, oblong, square, heart, diamond
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30 mins
Techniques: blow dry, velcro rollers
Products: mousse, smoothing shine, lacquer
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To view a Bridal Hairstyles demo click here then choose "Formal/Bridal" from the Hairstyles Category.
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