Hairdos for ‘I do’
Nervous about your hairdo for your special day? Wondering what's in vogue and what will add to the glamour? Here's the dope on the latest wedding hair up-dos, styles and accessories that celebrity hairstylists recommend this season.
Pre-marriage functions are quite thematic nowadays. From Underwater to Retro themes, the various wedding events are celebrated with much élan. And for every occasion, the bride needs to look more ravishing than her bevy of sisters and aunts. Bharat, Celebrity Hairstylist of ‘Bharat and Dorris’ fame, says, “We try to give a different look for each function, depending on the theme of the event. For example, a Cocktail party calls for a Western look, and a Qawwali Party theme more traditional. All in all, the Open Hair look is very popular nowadays, set in a variety of styles, or done up with a curly look. This is more apt for the Grand Reception functions.”
But Indian traditional ceremonies require the bride to have her hair covered atop or from the lower head. This calls for a bun or a bouffant style. For instance, Bharat’s partner, Dorris, made Shilpa Shetty, the Bollywood bride of the year 2009, look outstanding in the subtle bouffaunt hairstyle. Shilpa’s beautiful long tresses were neatly piled up in a chignon and done up with a Gajra, South Indian style.
Hairdos for the short-hair bride
Artificial Extensions are also used to create long hair. For instance switches (er, not the electric ones) which are made of long open tresses styled in outward curls are quite in and look chic. These are firmed up neatly on your original hair and embellished with fancy accessories like organza flowers or diamantes. Switches come in several hairdo styles including buns, but the long, open hair look is in vogue this year, so do away with the matured look and go open.
The s-crunched look
For the lady with longer hair, the scrunched hair gives a glamorous fall to the face cut. With a middle or side parting, the lower lengths of the hair, when damp, are slightly crushed in the palms. Some spray gel is applied to retain that look. Rest assured you would feel like a diva on the best day of your life.
Colleen Affonso - celebrity hair stylist and expert says, “The Retro Look of the ‘80’s is back in fashion. Outward curls for shorter hair or semi bouffant for longer hair are a rage. Of course you can then decorate the up-do with pretty hair-ornaments like crystals or fresh flowers.”
“For a Cocktail Party it’s ok to be a bit casual and leave the hair open with a middle parting. And for an elaborate function like a reception, the up-do must match the grandeur of the occasion as well the Bride’s attire. The style should also keep in mind the height difference between the bride and the groom, and the heel size of the Bride’s footwear for the occasion,” she adds.
So when your hairdo is decided, it’s important not to forget how to dress it up. There are umpteen decorative accessories used nowadays to further beautify the hairdo and add that sparkle to the hair and your overall persona.
- Crystals and diamantes: Sparkling little jewels on pins or as stickers add extra glamour.
- Fresh flowers: Orchids take the cake when it comes to using flowers for the occasion. Mauve and White orchids are used depending on the colour of the outfit of course.
- Brooches: Braided cloth brooches or metal ones bejeweled in glittering colours do help make a cute style statement.
- Gold pins: Firming pins jazzed up with little golden balls is the simplest way to adorn your hairstyle on the sides. They keep the hair intact and also help making the hair prettier.
Once you are all set and done, don’t forget to wear a smile, to look as beautiful as ever.
Pictures Courtesy: Bharat and Dorris
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