Curly Ponytail Hairdo for Wedding

Once only appropriate for the gym, the ponytail hairstyle is making waves on the red carpet and now at formal occasions such as weddings and proms. 

Perhaps one of the easiest updos to create on your own, the ponytail style can be worn stick straight and shiny smooth or all over wavy. Practice creating this style on your own several weeks in advance of your big day. Try different styling options such as decorative hair clips, curls.

If you can't get your hair styled just right by yourself, then you may have to schedule an appointment with a professional hair stylist. Practice is great preparation. No bride wants to be messing with her hair on one of the biggest days of her life.

Hairdos for Bridesmaids



Partial Updo is option for Bridesmaids Hairdos

The bride needs a perfect hairdo for the big wedding day. No argument there. The bridal party also needs to look good- but not too good. No bride wants her bridal party to out 'style' her when it comes to the hair style.

Many bridal parties organize and plan their own wedding hair style. Some opt for all matching styles such as up dos, curly dos, or partial up do styles. Of course the final decision is all up to the bride. Matching hair accessories are also a common factor with bridal party hairdos.

Several options for bridesmaid hairstyles include the partial updo, the ponytail updo and the all over curly style.  The one that is the hardest to create for everyone is the all over curly style.  Some types of hair don't take curls or keep them for very long and the process of curling may take some time. If there is time before the wedding and the bridal party has several hair stylists on board, then the all over curly style is a great style to go with.

The curly style is ultra stylish and looks very formal for any wedding.  Consider other styles and hairdos for bridesmaids  Remember, planning in advance is the best way to go - avoids stress and uncertainty on the day of the wedding.

Bridal Hairdos

Perfect bridal hairdos don't just happen, they take planning and lots of trial and error. Just like you don't buy the first wedding dress you try on - at least most women don't!- you shouldn't just pick the first hairdo that pops into your head.

Start making plans several months in advance, deciding first on your dress. Will you go with a wedding veil or just a tiara?  All of these factors play into how you should wear your hair for your big day.  By planning well in advance how you will style your hair, you will eliminate tons of wedding day jitters that come with last minute, hasty decisions.

Consider some of thes 11 Tips for Bridal Hairdos and take a deep breathe.  Your wedding day will go much smoother if everything is planned out, practiced and perfected.

Simple updos that work for wedding hairstyles

Simple is good, right? If you can create an amazing hairstyle for your wedding day, why shouldn't you?

If you are going to style your own hair for your wedding, an important thing to keep in mind is how nervous and/or stressed you will be on your big day. Because of this, you should plan in advance for styling your hair. Practice creating the style on your own several weeks in advance, just to make sure that you will be able to create the style you want. 

If you find out that you are having troubles, then you can plan ahead by either having a friend do your hair, or schedule an appointment with a professional hair stylist to have your hair done.
Planning ahead will save you many headaches and help you to achieve your perfect hair style.   See more simple updos

Partial Up Do Hairstyles

This partial updo hairstyle is perfect for a wedding day look.  Soft spiral curls are added all over and the bangs have been side swept from a deep side part.  The mid-lengths to ends are curled softly to create fullness for a bouncy look and feel to this beautiful hairstyle. The roots are teased to create height at the crown which makes it best suited for those with round face shapes. This superb 'do will be perfect for any special occasion.

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Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles, Updos

Finding just the right wedding hair style can take quite a bit of time. It is probably best to find your wedding dress and veil first before deciding on the hairstyle. Typically the hair style will coordinate with the dress for an overall great finish.

Great places to look for wedding hair style include online photo galleries, wedding and women magazines, salon books and entertainment shows. Once you find several styles that you really like, you can take copies of the picture to your hair stylist and show him or her exactly what you are looking for.  Your stylist will be able to adapt the style you like to make it work for you, your wedding dress and your overall style.
If you are doing your own hair, you might want to enlist several friends to help you with creating your style.  Sometimes it can take several different practice attempts before you get just the right look. Practice practice practice until you get it right. See More Wedding Hair Styles in large gallery

Updos for Wedding Hair Styles

Spring and summer weddings are the perfect time of year to go with a romantic updo hair styles. There are so many different ways to wear an updo, messy, curly , elaborate or classic.  See examples below.

The updo can be pulled back, see photo left and right, with a little height in the crown area and gently side swept bangs or long pieces of hair.

This type of hair style is very easy to create on your own.  Apply a styling cream to damp hair and blow dry using a large round brush. Next, Take small sections of hair in the crown area and gently back comb them and smooth over the top with your fingers.

Next, pull the hair back into a high ponytail and twist into a chignon, pinning in place with hair pins. Pull out several wispy strands of hair and bangs to softly fall around the face.  You can even add curls to the hair fringe for a more fancy look.