Hair! What subject has produced more fears, tears
and rituals, than that of the almighty coiffeur?
Any bad hair day is cause enough for us to shutter
and utter, "What will I do with my hair"???
Add the wedding day "do" to this dilemma
and there is coiffeur confusion, mad rushes to
the magazine rack and tears begging our trusted
stylist for help. Below are some helpful tips
to set you in the right direction.
Wedding Dress:
Start with the wedding dress because,
"the brides total bridal look has to
be taken into consideration, every thing
must balance. The brides dress choice sets
the tone for the entire ceremony and the
hair design has to evoke the same feeling."
Texture: "Believe
it or not the wedding gown can also dictate
the texture of the finished hair design.
A smooth, shiny Updo of curls or glossy
stick straight hair complements a smooth
satin gown. Where as a gown of sweeping
tulle is beautifully accented by soft flowing
curls."
The Silhouette:
"Your look from head to toe has a silhouette,
either horizontal or vertical. A full skirt
is horizontal and best balanced by a wider
hair design and or fuller veiling. A vertical
look being narrow and slim is complemented
by a hair design of the same lines; it could
be a bob tucked behind the ears or a narrow
pile of curls on top of the head."
History: "No,
we are not back in school but back to the
dress style. Is there a period of history
your gown reflects? Theme weddings such
as renaissance or swing make a great excuse
to have some creative fun with your hair."
Proportions:
"Again the full effect needs
to balance. The bride with short hair who
is wearing an ornate full traditional dress
needs to remember to balance her look with
the appropriate headpiece. Like wise the
petite bride with too much hair might think
about wearing it up to draw the eye vertically."
Time of Day:
"Next to the wedding dress, the time
of day should have some bearing on the hairstyle
and headpiece you choose. For a day or morning
wedding less glitz and sparkle will seem
more appropriate. Save the crystals, sparkle
and tiaras for more formal evening weddings.
