Your wedding is one of the most special and personalized days of your life. You choose the perfect dress, the perfect location and the perfect groom. Not to be overlooked is the perfect hairstyle. Your hairstyle needs to match not only your dress, but your personality. Here are some guidelines for finding a hairstyle for short hair that will best suit the most important person at your wedding – you!
Some argue that you should go above and beyond for your wedding – try something new or elaborate with your hair. After all, this is a once in a lifetime experience, so why look like you do everyday – try something different and special. On the other hand, do you want to look different? Is your wedding the time to try something new, or will you look back at pictures and not even recognize yourself. Consider these two trains of thought when choosing your hairstyle.
There is an almost endless supply of sources online that offer wedding hairstyle pictures and how-to’s. Wedding websites such as WeddingChannel.com, TheKnot.com and Brides.com offer wedding tips and advice including numerous galleries of hairstyle photos. Brides, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride are popular bridal magazines with pages and pages of brides in all styles of hair, makeup and dress. Celebrities are also excellent muses for hairstyles. If you know of a celebrity with hair texture or length similar to yours, search for images of them online or in magazines. Other magazines to check out include Celebrity Hairstyles and Short Hair Styles.
While long hair is usually viewed as more glamorous and versatile, short hair is quite sexy and allows for many sleek, sophisticated and funky hairstyles. Here are some ideas for accentuating your hair on that special day.
Change the Texture – If your hair is wavy or curly, straighten it for a sleek, polished look. If your hair is usually flat or straight, make it spiky or curl it in tight curls or finger-tousled waves. Your hair should match your dress in the sense that if your dress is short or tight, a sleek, straight hairstyle works best. If your dress flows when you walk, your hair should flow too and shouldn’t be too tight or stiff.
Add Accessories or Flowers – Sideswipe your hair and pin it back with a jeweled barrette. Wavy or curly hair looks beautiful adorned with small flowers placed sparingly throughout. If you are having a beach or summer wedding, tuck a tropical flower behind your ear for a pop of color.
Change the Color – Your wedding isn’t the time to make a drastic change in hair color, but it is a good time to add subtle drama with some highlights or lowlights. Be sure to cover your grays or touch up your roots too a week or two before the wedding
Utilize Tiaras & Veils – The final way to adorn your ‘do is with a tiara or veil. Almost every bride wears a veil, sometimes with or without a hair band or tiara. Again, the tiara and veil should match the dress: simple veil – more simple hair, elaborate tiara – more dressed up hair.
The best part about planning your wedding hairstyle is that many salons perform a test run for free if you agree to be styled by them on the day of your wedding. Gather your friends and family around during or after the test run to get their input. But remember, the final decision is up to you. Go with a style that makes you feel beautiful and comfortable and make it a day to remember.
