There are many things ladies obsess over. Among others, chocolate, Ryan Gosling and our hair. Sorry to disappoint you, but this is not about chocolate or about Ryan Gosling.
Lately I have been hooked on the hair tutorials on Kate’s “The Small Things Blog”, which probably half of you already know.
Hair cuts, hair color, hair styling, hair accessories. There is no end to it – Michael can attest to my recent obsession. <3
And there is definitely no day that HAS to be a good-hair-day more than a girl’s wedding day.
This is the day she hopes to look her very best. She wants to look like a bride.
How many months do brides spend today stalking Pinterest and going back and forth between their favorite hairstyles?
I was totally there.
Except, there was no Pinterest when I got married, “all the way back in 2011…”
I just knew I wanted curls. Because my hair is completely straight and you always want what you don’t have, right?
Even though I am married already, I am still always on the hunt for a new hairstyle to try.
Number one priority: it needs to make you feel absolutely beautiful.
Our brides have amazing style. And I love that they aren’t all going for the same hair-do. Their hair totally work with their personalities and wedding themes.
Whether you are still looking for your perfect bridal hairstyle or your new everyday favorite hairdo – be inspired by our lovely brides. <3
All-up: This is a classic hair-do which is perfect for ballroom and traditional weddings. Lindsay is rockin’ that look! Also love a little sparkle…
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All-up for super long hair: Leanne has Rapunzel-hair which works perfectly for these amazing braids, one of our favorite designs from our friend, Alice of Hair by Alice:
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Low all-up: Megan’s fall wedding was very romantic. Her hairstyle fit right in. She chose to put a daisy in her hair…which made it magical.
Half-up: Another favorite of brides. Michael always says that if you can’t decide between two, pick both (don’t worry, he’s usually joking when he says this, because it usually has something to do with $$$$ photography gear).
I think this style is a great combination of casual and formal. It’s both romantic and playful. A great way to make this style “you” is to add a litle “oomph” to it. Adding a bridcage, a veil or a braid makes it walk-down-the-aisle-worthy. Morgan, one of our fall brides, showed off her trendy ombre hair with her half-up hair-do. For Miko it was all about simplicity. A few pinned back strands gave her a really soft look. So many options…
All-down: Some girls just want to show off their gorgeous hair and let it all down. Loose curls and lots of shine mist will make this look a winner. This look is very romantic and sexy. Rachel is the girl to pull it off!
Sophisticated: Let me introduce you to Lianne. Everybody gasps when she shakes her head. Alice worked her magic and came up with one of the most sophisticated hairstyles I have ever seen. This incredible braid-within-a-braid will make you speechless.
By the way, the amazing hair stylist -no, artist – who did most of hairdos displayed is located here in Hampton Roads! Her name is Alice (Hair by Alice) and she is pretty much AAAAAAmazing! (she did Lianne’s, Brooke’s, Leanne’s and Yae-Wen’s - not to mention MY hair!).
Other hairstylists: Spring Wiley (last picture, all down, Rachel), Robbie Miller Master Paul Mitchell Hairstylist (long, curly up-do, Alicia), Drew from Shear Envy Hair Salon (ombre, half-up, Morgan), My Moblie Salon Inc. (short curly half-up, Pilar)
xoxo, Carina
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