Wedding Hairstyles and Other Updos

If there's one day when women really worry about their hairdo, it's on their own wedding day. Almost universally, brides tend to want a hairdo that is not their everyday hair style. Not only is this one of a woman's most formal occasions, it's also one of the most photographed.

Most women have their hair done by someone else for their wedding. Frequently this is a professional hairdresser or stylist, but often moms, aunts, sisters, daughters and friends get called upon to lend their hair styling skills and know-how.

It is my hope that this lens helps you find something beautiful to do with your hair with a little less stress than dealing with your mother-in-law and the caterers.

Congratulations, and I wish you the best for your wedding!

A Ponytail is when all the hair is gathered together at one point on the head, fastened at that point and then let to fall freely from there.

A Bun refers to when the hair is wound up into a small, compact knot or twist and then fastened so that none of it falls free or sticks out.

A Chignon refers to a specific type of bun hairdo. The hair is first gathered into a ponytail. Then the ponytail is wound clockwise around the fastening, and the ends are tucked under the bun that forms. This shape is then pinned in place with hair pins or hair sticks.

A French twist is a hairdo that rolls the hair up on the back of the head. The ends can be tucked under (classic French twist) or left sticking out (modern French twist).

When you backcomb, tease or rat your hair, you take a length, pull it somewhat taut and then gently comb against the direction of hair growth. This can add a lot of volume to a hair style but it's also tangling and damaging when done heavily or frequently.