Bridal Hairstyles for Long Hair
Bridal Hairstyles for Long, heavy Hair
If you’re lucky enough to have lovely long, thick, heavy hair you’ll have lots to choose from when it comes to looking at bridal hairstyles.
However, there are a couple of stumbling blocks to watch out for so read on for lots of advice on wedding day hair styles.
One thing is for sure, with long, thick heavy hair you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking a wedding day hairstyle.
long lasting hairstyles for thick, heavy hair
So, if you’d like your hair up, a messy or neat bun your stylist just needs to create the right foundations.
This way your hair will not fall down, on the contrary, it will stay in place all day and into the evening.
You can take your pick of half up styles and beachy waves when you have long thick heavy hair.
However, there are a number of things to consider, not just your hair type and your face shape, when your choosing a wedding hair style.
The venue, your wedding dress and believe it not even the height of your groom also need to be factored in.
So don’t be in a rush when it comes to choosing the right wedding hairstyle for your big day.
Wedding Hair Styles for thick, long hair
Gorgeous Plaits & Braids: Fishtail braids, French, Dutch and waterfall braids can all be incorporated into your wedding day hairstyle and they all look gorgeous!
Braids often show up best in hair that has different tones and a few highlights eg blonde hair, highlighted or low lighted hair.
So, if you have dark hair that is one solid colour it night be worth having a chat with your hairdresser.
braids & beautiful hairstyles
Because just a couple of different tones in the hair will make sure your braids look photo-ready!
You can incorporate braids with Beachy waves, soft curls or gorgeous volume. And because you can have your hair up, or down, so the choice really is endless!
On your trial run your wedding hairstylist will be able to try different curling techniques, different braids as well as different hairstyles.
Bridal hair styles for Heavy hair
If your long, thick heavy hair also happens to be poker straight – your hairdresser will need to work a bit harder to create a curl that stays in all day.
But don’t despair, because fabulous long-lasting curls can definitely be achieved for your wedding day hairstyle.
Heated rollers probably won’t pack enough punch for your long hair. So your bridal hairstylist will probably need to use tongs, straighteners or even a curly blow-dry.
DIY bridal hairstyles for long hair
If you want the curl to hold, you don’t want the hair to be too clean – or too dirty. It’s a fine balance.
When curling with tongs you’ll find it best to start at the nape of the neck and working upwards. Only curling small sections of hair at a time and securing the curl in place until they are cool will really help your curls stay in.
The curls will also last longer if you avoid using any deep heat treatments, leave in conditions or hair oils of any kind. Just in the few days before the wedding.
You almost want the hair to feel a little bit ‘dry’. But don’t worry, your hair stylist can always make your hair shine, but if it is too soft it will not hold the curl.
Always use a good heat protector before curling, I love Silhouette Style & Care Lotion.
Then, once you’ve finished you can try spraying your lovely curls with a touch of dry shampoo – it will give the curl a bit of extra longevity!
Bridal hairstyles for long hair – working with extensions
Kate, the bride in this photo has fabulously long thick heavy hair, but we still needed to add several 24″ extensions to create this lovely over the shoulder braided wedding day hair style.
Many of the gorgeous hairstyles we see on Pinterest and Instagram have had hair extensions added to give that extra bit of oomph and gorgeousness.
Hidden hair extensions
Bonded extensions are an option, but can be expensive. Clip in extensions can look just as fabulous and they’re so much easier to work with and adaptable with when it comes to creating beautiful wedding hairstyles.
I always recommend human hair extensions. Synthetic extensions don’t blend as well with your own hair and there is less control when it comes to getting the perfect curl.
Human hair is undeniably the pricier option but it’s well worth it. Save your self extra work and buy hair extensions with clips already sewn on, they don’t cost much more but they will save you a lot of time and energy!
I love using American Dream extensions for their really natural look and great range of colours and hair types. Remember though, the hair must match your hair as closely as possible.
NB If you are only going to wear your hair extensions a couple of times, no need to buy the more expensive Remy hair.
Top Tip
For extra holding power try using a sprinkling of texturising powder at the root of the hair just before you clip in the extensions.
Hair up styles for long, heavy hair
Buns are a great option for when it comes to creating beautiful wedding hairstyles for long, thick, heavy hair.
High, low, smooth and sleek fo soft and relaxed, the choice is yours.
One of the brides’ biggest concerns is that their hair might have to be pulled back tight at the front in order for their hair up.
No need to worry. No matter what the length of your hair, the hair at the front can be soft and relaxed and gorgeous, straight, braided or curly, the choice is yours.
long lasting bridal hairstyles
One of the best things about getting your hair up is that, with the right hairstylist, you can be confident it will stay put, and you wont need to worry about it at all.
Foundations are the key. are sure your hair feels secure and comfortable once it is finished. Don’t be afraid to let your hairdresser know if you ‘wedding up-d’o isn’t comfortable – so she/he can put it right – it’s going to be in for a long time.
Start a Pinterest board and collect as many wedding day hairstyles as you can! You can never have too much choice. Send them to your wedding hairstylist before the trial run.
securing bridal accessories in thick, long, heavy hair
Once your hair style is created, looking beautiful and feeling secure it will be time to secure your bridal hair accessories.
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However, if your bridal hairstyle isn’t feeling secure at this point it’s imperative that you let your bridal hairstyle know.
As they will need to take a few steps back, identify the problem and rectify it before securing your hair accessories.
Once your hairstyle is secure, the rest will be easy. Your hair accessories can be placed wherever they look best, in order to finish off your perfect wedding day hairstyle.
If you’re not sure about what to do
with your hair or you’re worried about
what makeup would look best. . .
Just drop me a line – advice comes free!
