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17 Lovely Ideas for Bridal Hair Styles

You've Seen the Bridal Hair Pics - Here
Are Some Solid Ideas For Bridal Hairstyles!

Stephanie Lashley wanted a lot of help planning out her wedding day. But not with her dress or makeup as you might think. "No, it's got to do with my hair," sighed the 27 year old brunette. "I really need some help with selecting wedding hairstyles for long hair. I've looked at all sorts of bridal hair pics too. But this isn't an easy decision."

Like Stephanie, maybe you need ideas for bridal hair styles too.

In Stephanie's case she has long wavy hair that fall mid way down her back. "For my wedding day, I really want to look glamorous," she revealed. "At the same time, I don't want a hairstyle that's going to require lots of fussing over. Nothing I've got to worry about either. And I'm no fan of elaborate bridal braided hair. But I seriously want some good options for wedding hairstyles for long hair that I can then choose from."

To that end here are 17 ideas for bridal hair styles that should help Stephanie and may help you too!

1) First remember that bridal hair is quite personal. Yet what will work best often comes down to the shape of your face. So rely on your stylist to guide you in this respect.

2) When meeting with your stylist, bring a photo of you in your wedding gown. The style of dress often determines the style of hair. Another factor is the headpiece or veil.

3) Updos work best with a high necklined dress.

4) No where is it written brides with longer hair must wear an up-do. Hair down can be styled to look just as elegant.

5) Shampoo and condition the day before the wedding since slightly dirty hair holds a style better and longer.

6) Know how will the veil be attached.

7) Three weeks before the big day leaves enough time to recover from a cut or coloring that went awry. Yet the cut will still look fresh plus your hair will not have that just tinted brassiness. Besides, it can always be shaped or trimmed at the last minute.

8) The closer the wedding days get the longer and harder you want to think about any dramatic changes in the length or color of your hair.

9) Tiara headpieces retain their popularity. They can add a touch of elegance to a romantic style up-do. And give you some flexibility. By that I mean you can wear your a veil for the ceremony but remove it for the reception if you like while adorning your hair with a tiara.

The payoff for paying attention to detail? A gorgeous hairstyle that contributes to an overall look that will live happily ever after in both your memories and wedding album.