By Marti E. Andera | May 7, 2024
Obtaining a fabulous hairstyle for your wedding day will be certain when you know all the often-overlooked details that make a big difference in a successful wedding hair appointment. Your hairstyle is essential to your wedding day ensemble, allowing you to showcase your unique style and personality. They can elevate your look, adding a touch of elegance and glamour to your special day.
Are you six months out from your wedding day? Now is the time to choose your hairstylist and hairstyle.
From my experience working in the wedding industry for decades, both as a milliner and bridal hair accessory boutique owner and from hair stylists and brides, I gathered seven often overlooked details and tips for addressing them with your hairstylist. Whether you or a friend are doing your hair or your favorite hair stylist, here are seven often-overlooked details to ensure a well-styled hairstyle for your wedding day.
Source: Photos 1, 3 & 6 via Puqqu | Photo 2 via Eva Lendel | Photos 4 & 5 via PerfectLocks Blog
7 Often-Overlooked Details
1. For appointments outside the salon
Schedule a room with enough space for your bridal party and plenty of outlets and tables for your hairdressers to set up. This detail assures your hairstylist and team have everything they need for creating fabulous hairstyles for you and your “I do” crew.
2.Pre-appointment prep
Wash your hair and, if feasible, air dry it. Hairstylists prefer to work with the texture of second-day hair because it holds styles better and is less likely to be too oily or too dry. Skipping the flat iron and other heat tools will give your stylist a fresh slate. Remember that previous styling and parts are impossible to remove from your hair to create a new style.
3.What to bring to your first appointment
All bridal hair accessories—veil, jeweled hair comb, hat, headpiece, and headband, even if you won’t be wearing them until the reception. Inspiration photos, no more than three different styles, a picture of your wedding dress, and, if possible, photos of the side and back of your favorite hairstyle.
4.What to share at your first appointment
Do you have any individual needs for your hair, such as a sensitive scalp or allergies to certain hair products? Are you using eco-friendly hair care products to help maintain a healthy hairstyle? These are important details to discuss with your hairstylist.
5. Short to medium hairstyles
Short to medium length hairstyles are just as fabulous as a long hairstyle, so you don’t need to grow your hair to a new length, buy extensions or think your dress requires a long hairstyle. These hairstyles can be just as elegant and sophisticated, and they often require less maintenance, allowing you to enjoy your special day without worrying about your hair.
6. Removing Your Veil
Are you removing your veil after the ceremony? Ask a friend to come to your final hair trial appointment to learn how to remove the veil, add a hair accessory, or reestablish your hairstyle for the reception.
7. Changing Ceremony Hairstyle for Reception Hairstyle
If you’re not planning to wear a veil but want a different hairstyle look for your reception. Planning for this with your hairstylist is crucial as it allows you to transition seamlessly from the ceremony to the reception without any hair mishaps. Ask a friend to go with you so they can learn how to change the ceremony hairstyle to a party reception style, ensuring you look your best throughout the day.
After reading this post, I hope you find that choosing a hairstylist and planning for all the little details that make a big difference in getting an extraordinary hairstyle for your wedding will be easier. And always, if you need help finding what you’re looking for, consider a bespoke style from Marti & Company. Remember it’s always Your Day • Your Way • Your Look!
