Wedding Hair Styles - Updos
What is a Wedding Updo?
An updo is just what it sounds like. A wedding updo is a hair style where the bride's hair is moved from the sides of the face and back of the head and fastened above with decorative pins, combs, tiaras or clips.
While an updo hairstyle is easier to acheive with long or medium hair, if you have short hair, you can still have an updo. First, you may be able to grow out your hair by the wedding day or you can have extensions "woven" into your natural hair in such a way that they look like your own.
The style can start with a high pony tail that is curled into a chignon (A chignon is a type of updo where a large, smooth twist, roll, or knot of hair is placed at the top, back of the head).
Or, You can have your hair curled into large soft curls, sweep it up to be held by a rhinestone comb and let one or 2 curls casually fall to one side of your face. Use bobby pins and a soft hair spray, to tack the locks in place as these will be hidden. Yet, choose a hair ornament on the finished updo style, that will be seen, such that it complements your veil and tiara if these items are part of your overall look.
For a more casual look adorn your hair with floral accents, provided by your florist, that complement the rest of your look.
Salonovations' Braids and Updo's Made Easy - has fabulous ideas for all kinds of updos and braided hair (click the book cover at the right)
You may also like to read our articles Hair Accessories and Tiaras and Wedding Veils.