AVEDA HOW TO: 5 Tips To Pick Your Perfect Wedding Day Hairstyle

Looking for the perfect ‘do for the day you say, “I do”? You want your wedding day to be perfect all around, from the dress to the hair to the make-up. A hairstyle can make or break your confidence on the big day, so you want to make sure you consider all the most important elements when choosing your look. Here are 5 tips for picking and creating a successful bridal look for your wedding:

Gather Ideas: What type of bride do you want to be? Classic, romantic, trendy, minimalist (clean and simple) fairytale, glamorous, bohemian, couture? The runway is packed with inspiration for all different hair types and wedding styles. Look through magazines and collect pictures of looks you like.

Connect your overall bridal look to the setting: Are you getting married at a garden party, beach, cathedral, modern church, or the town hall? Your hairstyle should complete and enhance your overall theme, not compete with it. Ask your stylist to help you make sure your dream look is compatible with your wedding setting.

It’s all about the silhouette: Make sure the style you choose suits your face shape. The overall goal for a wedding hairstyle is to make your face appear oval shaped. Your stylist can help you to ensure that the look you choose has good scale and balance.

Do a trial run, possibly a couple: A trial run ensures that you and your stylist are on the same page. Bring a trusted friend or family member with you and have them take photos of the hair (front, sides and back). Keep a photo journal—it’s easy for you or your stylist to forget exactly what you decide.

When the clock strikes midnight, will you still look great: Will your hair have longevity and look great all the way from the ceremony to the party in the wee hours of the night? Ask your stylist to teach you tricks on how to maintain the style, and nail down any product recommendations that will keep the style looking fresh.