How many of us grew up thinking that bridal hairstyles are a work of sorcery? In the olden days, the bridal hairstyles were all about the artificial accentuates and extensions. But much has changed since then. Hairstyles for brides these days are much about that soft touch and dainty look. Wedding Affair enlists some extremely gorgeous hairstyles for the brides. Do try these out!
Gajra of Exotic flowers
Wearing flowers in hair has been a beauty ritual for women for centuries, across cultures and countries. In India, the oldest way of doing so probably involves weaving garlands of jasmine buds into the hair, also known as the gajra. High-profile brides like Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone sported roses in their wedding reception hairstyles. The Dolce & Gabbana runway beauty looks involved large blood-red carnations tucked behind each model’s ears, so clearly this is a legit trend. In fact, thanks to their long stems, carnations are very easy to pin into the hair. So, you don’t need to weave an elaborate garland into your braid, making it one of the easiest flower accessories. (Source: iDiva)
Twisted plaids
This hairstyle is actually quite easy to achieve. Brush your hair to remove any knots before you begin. Then, gather all your hair into a high ponytail. You can also do this as a side ponytail or low ponytail. Split your ponytail into two equal sections and twist both sections to the left. Also, wrap the left section over the right to form the rope twist. Swap hands as you wrap the section so that you keep tension in the braid. Keep twisting the sections to the left and wrapping them to the right until you reach the end of your ponytail. Finally, secure the end with a clear elastic. You can gently stretch the sides of the braid to emphasise the shape and make your hair look thicker. (Source: Hair Romance)
Let it flow
While a little curled-up hairstyle looks simple and smart, it isn’t quite easy to achieve a similar look. Make sure you have good soft curled hair beneath area properly to look great. Have a middle parting to hair done and continue with the curls. This gives the latest and trendy hot look easily without much styling apart from the curling tools (Source: Styles at Life). Try this one, and you would surely love the way it will turn out. While it is not that conventional yet for the brides to sport open hair on their weddings, it certainly looks gorgeous.
Simple sleek
If having your hair up isn’t your thing and you’d rather have your hair down for a more glammed up look, this is the sleek hairstyle for you. Separate your hair sideways at the top of your ear. Take a little section of hair at the back of your hair and backcomb it, then clip a 2-clip weft in. Backcombing the hair will ensure that the weft is more secure and doesn’t slip. Then, separate your hair about an inch above the first section. Backcomb the roots again, then clip a 3-clip weft in. (Source: Luxy Hair)
Accentuated intricacy
Begin by sectioning hair into 3 low ponies. Take the guide from the effortless chic. The sections don’t need to be precise. Pinch and pull the hair above the ponytails to create more body and give it a messier look. Braid each section and secure with a hair elastic then gently pull at the braid to make it wider and flatter. Wrap the left braid under middle braid then over right braid and back around under the middle braid and secure with bobby pins. Do the same with the right braid. Pull the right braid over the centre braid then pin underneath the centre braid. All of this will depend on the length of your hair. You essentially want to crisscross the braids over and under each other and then secure the ends with pins.
