Lets Take it from the Top! The Art of
Wedding Hair
By Gretchen Maurer (ForeverWed Beauty & Hair
Expert)
Hair
What subject has produced more fears, tears and rituals, bottles, brushes,
and headlines than that of the almighty coiffeur? Any bad hair day is cause enough for us
to shutter, stutter and utter "what will I do
with my hair"?
Add the wedding day do to this dilemma and there is
coiffeur confusion, mad rushes to the magazine rack and tears begging our trusted stylist
for help. Bridal hair specialist and author of The Business of Bridal Beauty, as well as creator of www.weddinghair.com, Gretchen Maurer has some
excellent tips to offer. She is also a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants.
1. Dress: Maurer
says to start with the dress because, "the brides total bridal
look has to be taken into consideration, every thing must balance. The brides dress choice sets the tone for the
entire ceremony and the hair design has to evoke the same feeling."
2.
Texture: "Believe it or not the wedding gown can also dictate the texture of the
finished hair design. A smooth, shiny Updo of curls or glossy stick straight hair
complements a smooth satin gown. Where a gown of sweeping tulle is beautifully accented by
soft flowing curls."
3. The silhouette: "Your look from head to toe
has a silhouette, either horizontal or vertical. A full skirt is horizontal and best
balanced by a wider hair design and or full veiling. A vertical look being narrow and slim
is complemented by a hair design of the same lines; it could be a bob tucked behind the
ears or a narrow pile of curls on top of the head."
4. History: "No, we are not back in school. But
is there a period of history your gown reflects? Theme weddings such as renaissance or
swing, make a great excuse to have some creative fun with your hair."
5.
Proportions: "Again the full effect
needs to balance. The bride with short hair who is wearing an ornate full traditional
dress needs to remember to balance her look with the appropriate headpiece. Like wise the
petite bride with too much hair might think about wearing it up to draw the eye
vertically."
6. Time of Day: "Next to the dress, the time of
day should have some bearing on the hairstyle and headpiece you choose." Maurer
suggests for a day or morning wedding less glitz and sparkle. "Save the crystals,
sparkel and tiaras for more formal evening weddings.
Headbands, flowers, wreaths, and hats are perfect for day or
morning ceremonies.
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