Monday, June 20, 2011

Say 'I Do' to your Do!

Whew! Wedding season is in full swing and I'm just getting warmed up! Two weddings down, and four more to go in just the next few weeks, I thought this topic would be the perfect way to get the hair sculpting juices flowing. :)

The other day my friend Julia was over my house hanging out while I was cleaning my room for the billionth time when, I saw her playing around with her hair into different up-do styles from one of my fashion magazines.
"Oooh! that looks cute Julia," I exclaim, "what are you playing around for?"
"For Jasmine's wedding! Gotta work that look out! " happily Julia explains. Lol she cracks me up! :)

I suddenly realized that wedding hair is NOT simply limited to just the bridal party. The guests wanna look way good too. So lets play around and see what simple ways you can style your own hair and maybe steal a little of that bride spotlight. Just remember, don't completely out shine the bride!

Idea #1: Long, Down, Wavy and Sexy
Seriously, who doesn't want to be that hottie at the wedding that make all in attendance fall in love with your way cool look!? This tousled, textured, "blown out" look is perfect for any type of wedding and easy to achieve.

First, apply your favorite volume products roots to ends on towel dried hair. Then, whip your head upside down and blow dry as big and crazy as possible! After hair is dry, paddle brush through to smooth. Taking two inch sections, spray hair with working hairspray before using a curling iron. IMPORTANT NEXT STEP! Start curling in the middle of the hair and not from ends to scalp. Feed more hair through iron and turn until the ends of hair are wound up in the curling iron. This ensures the curls will have a fighting chance to hang out for a while. Also, when using a curling iron, choose two different sizes to create a more interesting look. The key with this look is to be random in your sectioning and to look like you didn't have to try. Leave curls alone until completely cooled off and run fingers through hair. Spray with a finishing hairspray and you are good to go!

Idea #2: Loose, Curly, Romantic Chignon
The wonderful thing about this up-do is the messier the better! If you have curly hair, you can start pinning. if you have straight hair pop a few curls about your head using a small curling iron and the same technique in curling as Ive written above. Start by separating horizontally in half. take the bottom half and put into a pony just above your nape. Take random pieces and twist and pin. Just go for it! Make sure your hair feels secure. Take the top half and put into a pony just above the lower pony. Keep the tension light on top and not pulled too tightly into this second pony. Repeat with the same pinning method. Next, pull little bits of hair out framing your face. Hairspray and you're done!


Idea #3: Dramatic, High Bun


Nothing says classic like a beautiful high ballet like bun. Whether you choose a simple style or go a bit more fancy like Beyonce' to the left, its perfect for a nice wedding style.

Its best to prep your hair with a light to medium hold cream. This will keep all those little baby hairs in place. Brush all hair very well and then aim high for the back of your head. The crown area is best. Keep brushing hair until you have desired smoothness. Secure in tight ponytail. For a simple bun, twist hair until it naturally forms the bun on itself wrapping it around the ponytail. Bobby pin that bun! For the more fancy bun option, do the same basic technique using smaller sections, wrapping the hair in different directions. BAM! Bun is done!


Idea #4: Accessories!

 After watching the Royal Wedding in April, women everywhere have been more experimental with head ware. Try it!!! Using the first three ideas above as your guide, plop something on your head!
Here are a few fascinating ideas....





































When you have a little or a lot of time, try out these styles! See which one surprises you, then you'll be the belle of the ball...

I would love to play hair with you! Call me, Mindi, or Salon Paisley for a free consultation!
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