Peculiarities
Curls are created from clean, thoroughly dried hair using curlers, curling irons or flat irons. Depending on the tool, you can achieve both natural waves and small curls of various shapes.
If your hair is naturally curly, but you want more texture and neatness from your hair, then we advise you to first straighten the strands with an iron, and then curl them the way you like.
You will get natural and large curls thanks to a hairdryer and a round brush , or - an option for lovers of absolute naturalness - simply by braiding your hair the night before the celebration.
A curling iron will help create Hollywood waves, a curling iron will emphasize the natural shape of the curl, and a textured sharp zigzag is achieved using heat and foil.
If you have very thick and thick hair, then it is better to apply a little hairspray before using an iron or curling iron , and be sure to fix the result with another portion. For fine hair, one application of hairspray at the end is enough.
Who is it suitable for?
For tall girls, a curly wave of long hair is suitable; for short girls, it is better to take a closer look at small curls or zigzags.
The rule also applies - the softer the facial features, the more oval the shape of the curl can be . Sharp and large features will look better framed by smooth lines - elongated curls, sharp angles, or with curls starting below the line of the collarbones.
If you want to emphasize a long neck or are afraid that it will be too hot at the ceremony, we advise you to pay attention to updo hairstyles.
For curvy brides or girls with broad shoulders who want to wear a sleeveless dress with the top as open as possible, separate strands falling on both sides of the shoulders are well suited. They balance the proportions and give a special charm.
Carefully! If you have a round face, then it is better to take a closer look at hairstyles that reveal the forehead, for example, a high curled ponytail or fashionable zigzags. Neat, round curls will make your face look too wide, so it's best to avoid them.
Wedding style
Curls are a wonderful finishing touch for a bride's look at a themed wedding. If you have chosen a celebration in the style of the 20s, then nothing will emphasize the retro style better than cold, clearly defined waves.
A ceremony in the Greek style also encourages complex curly hairstyles, decorated with flowers, a net or a luxurious tiara, because this is how all the ancient Greek goddesses are painted.
For a wedding on the beach, a hairstyle with the effect of wet hair is suitable, and a rustic or eco-style is wonderfully complemented by lush, slightly disheveled curls , turning the bride into an innocent nymph.
Types of styling
With a bang
Loose hair with bangs looks no less attractive than without it. Therefore, feel free to choose them, it is only important to style your bangs perfectly, and, of course, wash them on your wedding day so that they do not look dull and ugly.
Straight strands
The simplest option that can be done even without the help of a stylist. You will need a curling iron or straightening iron to straighten your hair. Anything can serve as decoration for this style: a tiara, a headband, a bandage on the forehead, a wreath or flower bud, a veil and much more.
It is worth knowing that if a newlywed has problems with her hair - split ends, excessive fluffiness, brittleness or dullness - then she should treat her hair before the wedding day. Since in the hairstyle in question everything is visible and you need the strands to look healthy and well-groomed.
Curls
A modern, fashionable and stylish way to style your hair for a wedding is flowing, loose hair. A veil, crown, tiara, headband, comb, beautiful hairpins, pearls or flowers will help you add solemnity. Each of these accessories will perfectly harmonize with your curls, the main thing is to choose the one that suits you.
Curls
Fully curled hair looks chic and impressive. You can supplement them with the same as the option above. Curls are ideal for girls with short hair and a bob haircut. But for plump ladies it is better to refuse this type of styling and choose something else.
With weaving
A braid of any size around the head or with a waterfall will fit perfectly here. You can decorate your hair with multi-colored satin ribbons, small hairpins, rhinestones, stones, pearls or flowers.
In the form of cold waves
Hair styling with retro waves is an interesting and original idea. They will look very elegant on loose strands, and a headband, hairpin, headband or feathers will help you complete the look.
With fleece
It would be a good idea to dilute the hairstyle in question with a backcomb. It will bring chic, stateliness and at the same time lightness and airiness. A veil, tiara, flowers and other wedding accessories on the head will go perfectly with it.
Half up hairstyles
Malvinka
This styling is done very simply: the curls on the sides are gathered into a small ponytail at the back of the head, most often secured with a beautiful hairpin. This is how you get half-down strands that are very comfortable and don’t get into your face. A veil would be an excellent addition to the little one.
Without a veil
The absence of a veil draws attention directly to the hair and opens up wide scope for flights of fancy. You can choose either loose, slightly curled curls or a complex hairstyle with braiding, flowers and decorations.
Nobody bothers you to use any other accessories - headbands, tiaras or satin headbands. And if the wedding is themed and requires special elements, for example, a veil or a hat, then the veil will be even more unnecessary, an overloading touch to the image.
Loose
This option, despite its apparent simplicity, has not gone out of fashion for many years and remains one of the most popular. Careless or textured, large or small, skillfully arranged curls turn any girl into a queen.
To prevent hair from falling on your face, you can use a headband, a tiara, or even get by with invisible ones. Both straight and asymmetrical partings are allowed. Loose hair looks great with almost any dress and any wedding style. A curly wave looks especially chic on long-haired beauties, but brides with short curls also look cute and innocent.
Loose curls leave room for creativity in decor - small buds, beads, woven threads or one large contrasting accessory will refresh the look and give it the necessary zest.
On one side
An asymmetrical curly wave lying on one shoulder will add mystery and aristocracy to the bride. This romantic and at the same time very elegant option looks wonderful when paired with a mermaid tail dress, and also perfectly complements a dress with a maximally open top, making the overall look more flirty.
This hairstyle is best suited for girls with an elongated oval face. A silver or gold thread woven into a head of curls with small beads or flowers looks magical.
Curls on one side look interesting with bangs, straight or asymmetrical , especially if you straighten them, creating a contrast between a clear line and the curly main body of hair.
French Falls
If you can’t decide what you like best – braided hair or curls that fall over your shoulders, then this is the option for you. This hairstyle looks very gentle and romantic.
A French braid is woven at the back, and sometimes at the top, and then the hair is curled along the length into medium-sized curls. The waterfall allows for the effect of wet hair, but also looks chic with traditional curls.
There are two options - straight or more playful asymmetrical , depending on how you want to weave. The braid can be decorated with beads, artificial or fresh flowers, lace or satin ribbon.
Collected in a bun
On curled hair, the bun will be much more voluminous and dense. It is allowed to release several separate strands on the sides of the hairstyle , or leave all the beauty on the back of the head, decorating it with a comb, tiara or flowers.
Interesting! This option is perfect for both a strict and playfully casual look. This hairstyle looks both aristocratic and natural.
The bun can be high or low. The first one looks great on young ladies with a long neck who don’t mind showing it off, as well as on short girls. He gives them several centimeters of growth.
On brides with wide cheekbones and a short neck, a low bun looks much better. In this case, decorations along its upper edge - headbands, ribbons or flower buds - will be a wonderful addition. Both large and small elegant details look good.
A more textured option is round curls, fixed with varnish, running along the outer part of the bun. This hairstyle will emphasize grace and elegance, especially with a simple dress decor.
For long hair
If you are ready to compete with Rapunzel for the title of the main longhair, then there are a lot of options for you. And a high hairstyle, and freely flowing curls, and a “malvinka” or curled high ponytail will look equally good.
On thick hair, it is worth experimenting with weaving and curls at the same time, decorating the strands with strands of pearls , flowers, thin strands, sometimes appearing, sometimes hiding in luxurious curls. To prevent the wind from blowing strands of hair onto your face, you can remove your hair using fixatives, bobby pins or suitable accessories.
If you are the owner of thin but long hair, backcombing will be your salvation. The ends can be curled in both small and large waves. We also advise you to pay attention to the smooth top with curls at the bottom and back. It could be a French waterfall, or small textured curls lying along a wide braid, carefully fixed with varnish.
With a bang
Bangs are a complex and capricious detail, but when used correctly they can make any look chic and complete.
With straight bangs, curls on one side look wonderful - the main thing is to carefully straighten it with an iron to create the necessary contrast. Asymmetry is suitable for a slightly messy bun, and will also wonderfully smooth out a square face shape.
If the bangs start high enough, then an interesting option would be to emphasize the line of its growth using a ribbon or headband. Torn, playfully lying individual strands will emphasize either a natural rustic style or a bold and bright one, depending on the dress and the rest of the look.
Long bangs look great in a few naturally loose curls, especially if the rest of the hairstyle is sleek and consists of mostly straightened strands.
You shouldn't cut your bangs right before the wedding. It will definitely turn out to be shorter than you wanted. It is better to carry out all hairdressing procedures a couple of weeks before the celebration: this way the shape will be preserved and the length will be ideal before the wedding.
For short hair, an unusual and charming option would be curled bangs with straightened, styled hair. A single wave will create an interesting accent in the image, especially if you repeat it in the decor of the dress or accessories.
For short hair
If you have a short haircut, but your soul asks for curls for your wedding, it doesn’t matter. Remember Marilyn Monroe - playful waves on hair above the shoulders look very sexy and feminine.
Hollywood curls a la 20s are also perfect for this length. But owners of short hair should avoid very small curls. A good option would also be to use headbands; they structure the look and make it more elegant.
Idea! If you pull your curly hair up and secure it with bobby pins, you can create an imitation of much longer hair.
Another option is to resort to artificial strands or hairpieces. Attached to your hair, they will create additional volume, and you can create any style.
For straight hair
The most important requirement for such a hairstyle is the ideal condition of the hair.
There should be no split ends or dry, tousled strands. Perfectly smooth, shiny, healthy hair is what a bride should strive for when preparing for her wedding day, especially if her hair is not tied into a knot.
Loose straight hair implies a simple look and looks truly elegant. This styling helps to focus all the attention of the guests on the bride’s dress, without distracting it with trifles. Straight, flowing hair goes well with braids.
At the same time, it is important that the weaving is very neat; negligence in this case is unacceptable.
Curls and veil
A veil is a traditional symbol of innocence, giving any girl a touching and romantic look. This accessory looks wonderful with a variety of hairstyles and can be attached either quite high or reveal part of the luxurious hair.
For a multi-layer veil, collected hair is suitable - a bun or a braid, but a single-layer one can cover the entire head - beautiful curls and weaves will still look through it, creating an atmosphere of mystery.
Hairstyles for medium strands
Hair styling options for medium length hair are the most popular. As a rule, these are collected hairstyles. They help create the advantageous illusion of length and thickness. Medium length is the most common. It is for this reason that choosing a styling will not be difficult. Asymmetrical, clean lines are well suited for retro themed weddings.
Wedding curls in retro style
Delicate braids or Greek styling are suitable for ethnic lovers. Those who like the classics should pay attention to discreet, but at the same time charming, free-falling curls, or strict buns. For example, “Malvina”. This is a delicate, graceful hairstyle, which is also very simple to perform. You just need a little skill and patience. The front part of the hair is raised using a backcomb or a special extension. Loose strands are secured at the back with a thin elastic band. The remaining loose hair in the temporal and occipital areas should be curled, and the strands from the tail should be braided into a so-called “fishtail”. Finally, you can complete the look with a beautiful hair clip.
Hairstyles with curls and braids are the case when you can allow the maximum amount of variety. Any option will look advantageous. You just need to choose the right accessories.
For braid lovers, a voluminous four-strand braid is suitable. We divide the hair collected at the back of the head into four parts, and begin to weave it like a regular braid. We throw the strands over each other, starting with the right, then the left, then the central ones. And so we continue until the ends. Place the finished braid on its side. Using a thin comb, we loosen the braiding a little and decorate it with pearl bobby pins along the so-called spine of the braid. The free tip can be decorated with artificial flowers.
An example of a four-strand wedding braid
To match the wedding style
A themed wedding requires special attention to detail. A correctly chosen hairstyle will immediately emphasize the chosen image and put guests in the right mood, be it Ancient Greece, a film screening of the 20s or the Italian mafia.
This or that type of curls looks organically at any celebration, from classic to the most unusual, the main thing is to choose the right shape, texture and accessories.
Greek
If the bride decided to be Aphrodite or a gentle nymph at her celebration, then her hairstyle should be appropriate.
First of all, this is a Greek fluffy braid, done on already curled hair. It can be decorated with individual flowers or a wreath, beads, or mesh. It weaves very freely, and at the end the strands are slightly unraveled additionally, to give special splendor.
Then a high hairstyle looks good, in which you can combine braids with curls and decorate with a wreath of real flowers, pearls, or a luxurious tiara.
Finally, a high bun, from which several curly strands are released, looks more strict and elegant .
Traditional
A traditional wedding, despite its apparent severity, suggests the possibility of a variety of hairstyles. For example:
- loose, carelessly styled curls;
- high curl hairstyle;
- a bun with released strands;
- French Falls;
- malvinka;
- a tousled braid of curled hair;
- soft curls of medium diameter on one side.
All of these options allow for either the presence or absence of a veil , depending on your preferences.
Retro
A perfectly smooth and textured wave is the choice of a bride who wants to look like the main star on the red carpet at her wedding. The most important thing for a hairstyle in the style of the 20s is that the hair should lie in one layer, hair to hair. Therefore, first it is better to straighten them, and then lay them.
A mesh with rhinestones is suitable as an accessory, and the most daring brides may like the idea of applying the same rhinestones to the eyelid along the lash line. A veil, a large contrasting flower, a sparkly headband or even large feathers will complete the look, turning you into a real diva.
Rustic
Naturalness, closeness to nature, pastoralism - this is what comes to mind when you hear the phrase “rustic wedding”. The hairstyle of the main character of such a fairy tale should be appropriate - for example, soft, slightly careless curls, held in place only by a lush wreath of natural wildflowers.
This is the case when hair combed back and any type of parting, including straight parting, would be appropriate. Waves caught at the back in a robe look gentle and cute - this option is ideal in windy weather, because weddings in a rustic style most often prefer to play outdoors.
Idea! A bun or braid on curled hair is also acceptable. They look wonderful in a duet with flowers and the simple, chaste silhouette of a rustic dress.
The most important thing is that the curls should not be textured; on the contrary, you should achieve maximum negligence. You can even curl your hair using braids the night before the ceremony. It is better to do without varnish and other unnatural products. As a last resort, use invisible ones.
Wedding hairstyles for short and medium hair
If your hair reaches your shoulders, then wedding hairstyles with loose hair are suitable for it, photos of which can often be seen in fashion magazines today. In this case, a variety of accessories – headbands, tiaras, hoops, tiaras, etc. – look very harmonious when styled. On medium strands, Hollywood-style waves look luxurious, as well as “cold” waves with a retro touch. In the latter case, it is recommended to use combs, stylized headbands or elegant veils as accessories. Wedding hairstyles for medium flowing hair are performed in a variety of styles.
Secrets of perfect curls
- To ensure your hair survives styling painlessly, take a course of masks a few weeks before the wedding. From natural oils or professional cosmetics, it is best to choose nourishing series;
- Don't forget to apply heat protection to your strands before curling;
- Never start curling your hair when it’s wet, as you can easily burn it;
- If you want to do a perm not in a salon, but on your own, practice a few days before the important date;
- Remember that the main thing in any image is moderation. An elaborate outfit looks wonderful with slightly wavy hair, but a simple, modest dress allows for a complex hairstyle.
