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Long, Medium or Short. What is
a Bride to Do?
by Gretchen Maurer
Long Hair
Do you wear your long hair pulled back most of the
time? An up do would be just the style for you!
Incorporate a detail from your gown into your hair
design. Details such as braiding or twisting of
fabric can be duplicated into the hairstyle. Look to
the texture of the dress. A soft wispy hairstyle
complements a soft flowing gown. A smooth gown of
reflective fabric such as silk or satin is
complemented by a smooth, shiny hairstyle of knots
or rolls.
Do you wear your long hair down most of the time?
Then try wearing some of it up away from your
face, leaving the rest to cascade around your
shoulders. Many grooms request their beloved keep
their hair down. Let this be the first of many
compromises! Allow a few tendrils to escape and
frame your face, they can be curled or left natural.
Having it all down is just too casual for the big
day.
Natural curls? Enhance them and work with them; keep
your look soft.
Straight hair? Don't expect a set to last all day,
wear it up. If the curls are pinned in place there
will be less to worry about.
Medium Hair
Just around the shoulders is considered medium
length hair. If you don't have too many layers your
options are similar to that of the longhair styles.
Medium length can be curled and worn with a sparkly
headband or tiara to dress it up. Or simply tuck
some hair behind your ears and use one of the very
popular decorative hair clips to hold it back. My
hair kits show great styling tips for getting medium
hair into an up do!
Is your medium hair layered? If your medium hair has
some length, the back can go up for an elegant look.
Hot rollers are a must for giving the necessary body
needed for this look. Give yourself time to
experiment.
Think faux! There are great fake hair add on items
out there. Put one on your ponytail and go!
Short Hair
Don't despair there is a lot that can be done! Keep
the front of your hair looking like you. Dust off
your curling iron and give your hair some fullness
in the crown area and back. Today's "curls" are for
creating texture. Many hair products on the market
are designed for texturizing the hair, not
necessarily for holding it in place.
Don't touch the curls while they are warm! Once the
hair is cooled run your fingers through with some
hair wax. Pinch and place the "texture" where you
want it! Don't brush your hair or it will look too
pouf-y, frizzy, and (Horror!) dated!! Top your style
with a tiara or a few hair clips and you are ready
to go!
Really short hair? For a daytime wedding fresh
flowers look great in short hair. For an evening
wedding slick it back with gel or wax showcasing
dramatic earrings and fabulous make-up!
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