4 Fresh Wedding Hairstyles That Don't Suck
It seems the mandatory, "over-styled, wedding-day hair" rule has been overturned (goodbye hot-rollers and big, crunchy curls!). Wedding 'dos now span the gamut, with even Kate Middleton going for a more relaxed, hair-down choice for her royal nuptials. But even the most laid-back of ceremonies still calls for something special. So, when it comes to picking a gorgeous-yet-wearable wedding hairstyle, don't assume you have to stick to one of wedding season's tried-and-trues, like the basic French twist, the traditional chignon, or the oh-so-tired updo with curly tendrils. To help keep your wedding-day options fresh (and quell any bridezilla tendencies), we rounded up four inspiring and easy-to-replicate looks that mix elegance with edge—perfect for your big day or any wedding on your calendar this summer.
1. The Boho Braid—This half-up mix of French braids and flowing locks may have been created for the runway by stylist James Pecis for Moroccanoil, but its relaxed beauty effortlessly transitions to a natural, organic wedding hairstyle. Start by spraying hair with a touchable hairspray that works well with heat, then blow-dry away from the face and with an upward motion to give the hair some lift. Next, slightly backcomb at the top of the head, teasing a bit more along the front of the hairline, and add more hairspray. Create two French braids on each side of the head, starting at the temples. Angle the braids toward the middle-back of the head, and continue braiding until they meet. Secure braids together, then let the rest of the hair cascade freely. Finish by adding a texturing spray to the unbraided hair.
From left: Rockaholic Styling Groupie Texturizing Spray Pomade, $11.39, available at Target; Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray, $21, vist Moroccanoil for locations; Nanette Lepore fall '11 images courtesy of Morrocanoil.
1. The Boho Braid—This half-up mix of French braids and flowing locks may have been created for the runway by stylist James Pecis for Moroccanoil, but its relaxed beauty effortlessly transitions to a natural, organic wedding hairstyle. Start by spraying hair with a touchable hairspray that works well with heat, then blow-dry away from the face and with an upward motion to give the hair some lift. Next, slightly backcomb at the top of the head, teasing a bit more along the front of the hairline, and add more hairspray. Create two French braids on each side of the head, starting at the temples. Angle the braids toward the middle-back of the head, and continue braiding until they meet. Secure braids together, then let the rest of the hair cascade freely. Finish by adding a texturing spray to the unbraided hair.
From left: Rockaholic Styling Groupie Texturizing Spray Pomade, $11.39, available at Target; Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray, $21, vist Moroccanoil for locations; Nanette Lepore fall '11 images courtesy of Morrocanoil.
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