2019 Wedding Season Hair Trends
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Wedding season is coming up – are you ready? Regardless of whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, bridesmaid or guest, VS Sassoon will have you looking your best without an expensive trip to the hair dresser. We’ve searched high and low from celebrity weddings and the runway to provide you the most beautiful, effortless, feminine and chic looks that are fit for royalty.
We’ve spoken to celebrity hair stylist Michael Brown on the trendiest hair looks, and his number one tip, is it’s all about texture! Expect to see an abundance of cool girl styles rather than the fixed curls and heavily sprayed looks of old.
Wedding Hairstyle for the Bride
Messy, Effortless "Chignon"
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While the chignon has been around since the beginning of time, wedding season in 2019 saw a messier, more undone style come into play. Brides with shorter hair used a bun maker to make the low bun look fuller. “2019 wedding season saw lots more texture, favouring an effortless undone effect, but still with hair design in mind”, says Michael.
Michael’s advice on how to style your messy, “effortless” chignon:
- Add beach waves and texture using the VS Sassoon Straight & Curl Brilliance
- Use lots of dry shampoo for grit and hold, and then add texture with a little styling texture powder
- Pull hair into a bun using your fingers, working up to a point of an elastic hold. Leave two long face-framing tendrils out for a modern and chic, yet super classy look (think Meghan Markle).
- Secure with elastic, slightly pull and loosen hair to create an undone effect
Soft, Romantic Waves
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For countless years, many brides have chosen to wear their hair out rather than in an up-do, however in previous wedding seasons, we've be seen a move away from the curly waves towards a more soft, romantic wave. This style works really well for brides with medium to long hair.
“Think Hollywood waves, or smooth tousled hair, rather than beauty pageant curls”, Michael advises.
Michael’s tips on how to style your soft, romantic waves:
- Part hair according to preference, making sure that it’s well-combed through. A side part will elevate the look!
- Use VS Sassoon’s Curl Secret Optimum on the pre-set Natural setting to create elegant, loose waves
- Let the automatic curling system draw the hair section into the ceramic curl chamber. The styler will hold the hair in the chamber for 8 seconds – simply release after it beeps
- A finger comb is great for a defined wave to separate hair, while a paddle brush will provide a smoother, softer and more of a Hollywood, romantic wave
Pro tip: let the hair/curls cool before brushing out. If you brush out immediately the curls won’t last all day!
Wedding Hairstyles for the Mother of the Bride, Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Cool Girl Braids
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Although the bride should be the show stopper on her special day, the MOB, MOH and bridesmaids should also have a manicured, understated style. Braids and plaits have been all over the runway recently yet rather than the usual soft braids we’re seeing more structured, boss lady braids. Braids can be personalised for each individual; perfect for a bridal party. This look works really well for medium to long hair, with the option to accessorise.
Michael advises on how to style your cool girl braids:
- Use VS Sassoon’s Keratin Protect Straightener to add texture to the hair – this will stop the plait/braid looking too sleek. Clamp the hair and twist to create flicks and waves, and use the same tool to straighten areas that need it
- Braid or plait the hair in the style you wish
- If leaving hair in a braid/plait, pull outwards gently on each section to give fullness and a touch of undone
- If looking to style your up-do, sweep braids to the side in a half-up/half-down look or pull back into a bun like Olivia Culpo
The Blowout
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