Bridal Hairstyles: Long, Medium and Short Hair

On the wedding day every girl wants to look her best, be it her bridal dress, her footwear, the make up or the hair do - everything has to be perfect on the big day. Though most of us seem to manage the dress and the other things that are part of the whole grand ritual of shopping before wedding yet face confusions and dilemma regarding the make up and hair do.

In spite of playing an elemental role in making us look like Cleopatra,there are very few of us who regularly attend to our hair and skin, leading to sleepless nights before the momentous day. Hair being of different kinds, hairstyle becomes the greatest predicament for the would- be bride.

This Nymph, to the Destruction of Mankind,
Nourish'd two Locks which graceful hung behind
In equal Curls, and well conspir'd to deck
With shining Ringlets the smooth Iv'ry Neck.

-From "The Rape of the Lock "
Alexander Pope

Bridal Wedding Hairstyles
Here’s some useful information on bridal hairstyles with reference to long short and medium hair lengths.

Long Hair:
If you have long and healthy hair, take pride in showing it off, so leave it open, when doing so can also curl your hair so as to give yourself a different look. Brides with long hair can also go for an updo and enhance it with beautiful hairpins or tiara. The fabric or the designs on the gown can also be taken into account and the hair can be styled accordingly. Few of you who feel leaving it open would be too messy or real casual for the big day can also braid it, leaving a few strands which can float around the face, giving a softer look. A very classic look can be achieved by combining a tiara and a veil. Long hair can also be pulled back to a half updo.It can also be parted with curls rippling around your shoulders. Girls with curly hair can go for a Double Asian Knot or the Simply Elegant Updo. Long hair can also be decorated with a floral wreath. One can also style her hair into a French plait with some strands left open or a Chignon, which would help to get an illusion of extra height. The "undone bun" also helps in underlining the different streaks of color in your hair, if you have recently colored it.

Medium Hair
Brides with medium hair can tie or leave it untied or a combo of both can be tried. Hair can be pulled back and tied leaving a few strands open to adorn the nape. Tiaras or shell hairpins can add to the beauty. Tying into an updo and decking it with white ivory also can be done or else an updo with renaissance curls concealing both ears can also make the bride look outstanding and different. Layered bob can be left open with the ends curled up gives a spectacular look. Medium hair can also be combed back and pinned to form ringlets, which can further be garlanded with floral pins. Butterfly hairpins will be apt for this hair do. Brides with straight hair can tie it into a high pony tail with side parting and then curl the hair strands into small curls with the help of rollers and then bedazzle with Rhinestone tiara or rose hairpins. Feathers and Traditional veils also make the bride look very graceful. A combination of tendrils and curls can also be tried making the wedding princess dreams come true. Shell and floral claws are also a very good option for brides with medium hair to maintain the style daylong

Short hair.
Initially to get the right look with short hair was such a hassle but now even short hair can make you look like the perfect bride…thanks to all the accessories that we have in the market. There’s lot that can be done. If you have an up to date hair cut the ends can be curled, a little bit of further polishing and styling with the flowing veil gives a complete bride look. Short hair can also be combed back and decked with flowers…this would give an illusion of long hair tied into a careless bun. Curling can also help in making short hair look like long but then flat fronts look neater so rollers should be used at the back which would help in giving your hair more texture and character. For very short hair gel can be used to style can e used to style and then a simple stone tiara gives the white angel look. Do not touch warm curls and avoid combing hair after curling since it makes short hair look messy. Its better to finger fluff it.

These are some general tips for damsels who are about to tie the knot very soon:

• Do not experiment with your hair style or hair color at the last moment.
• Rehearse the hairstyle that you have zeroed in on at least once before the D-day
• Keep your wedding dress in ming when considering a hair style
• Start taking care of your hair from well in advance.
• Choose the right accessories and keep options
• Keep It simple. Do not overdo it.

Here’s wishing all you to-be brides Best of luck. Stay relaxed and feel beautiful which would translate into the glow which, I am sure , would bewitch your man.