2014 Witer Wedding Hairstyles

Winter weddings generally mean that you’re less likely to show off your shoulders in an attempt to keep warm and toasty when you’re standing around post-ceremony and pre-party. Brides will reach for faux fur stoles and shrugs while the bridal party and guests of the groom will factor winter coats into their wedding outfits to keep them snug and cozy. But it does throw up a dilemma when it comes to styling your hair with no-one wanting to get it tucked into collars or looking windswept and wiry.

“If you’re wearing a high neck, it’s best to take your hair back and away from your face,” advises celebrity stylist, Andrew Barton. “Wearing your hair up is also a great option because it won’t flop or flatten as the day goes on - you need to consider the fact that you’ll be moving around quite a lot during the day. Securing it into an updo means it won’t shift out of place either so it’ll look the same in all of the pictures!”

It’s also a great time to think about investing in some hair accessories to give your style some je ne sais quoi. Sparkles and diamontes are traditionally top of the list but with winter you can push the perimeters and get away with feathers and jewels so experiment with colors and textures to liven up your style. Look to hairstyles from different era’s too - if you like 60s hairstyles, add a hairband or for a 40s twist, why not secure your victory rolls with ruby red velvet bows.

“A key trend in bridal hairstyles this year has been retro hair and this is continuing into winter,” continues Andrew. “It’s all about hair that’s a bit more done like Marilyn Monroe, Mad Men, Pan Am. Hair that’s been set in rollers and dressed out into a more glamorous wave is really gorgeous or anything that’s been dressed and done in a 40s-inspired style will look great at a winter wedding.”

Other tips to ensure you look the belle of the ball on the big day include making sure you get a couple of practice runs in (whether it’s with your hairdresser or simply in front of the mirror) – this will mean you’ll feel completely confident on the day; do your research and collect pictures of celebrity hairstyles that you like – it will make it much easier when you have to decide on your final look as you’ll have plenty of options to play with; keep your hair in mint condition in the run up to the event with weekly hair masks – don’t forget your hair will suffer in winter due to cold weather and central heating sucking all of the moisture out of your locks, and finally, get a man’s opinion on your chosen hairstyle if you can. Chances are, they won’t beat around the bush and if it’s someone who you know and trust, getting a guy’s perspective will put your mind at ease if you’re worrying about whether the man in your life will like it! Job done!

How Not to Be a Wedding-Hair Don't, From Famed Hollywood Hairstylist Mark Townsend

1. What are some of the biggest mistakes you think brides make when it comes to their hair?

Your wedding day is not the day to try a new hair trend. Make sure to have a consultation or run through styles with your hairstylist, or try some hairdos on yourself and take photos. I've heard so many women say "what was I thinking?" when they look at their wedding photos, mostly because their hair was too big or too stiff. You still want to look like yourself, just a little extra polished.

2. Can you share some of the tricks and products you use to make celebrities' updos look so intricate yet not stiff or stuffy?

I love that we're seeing updos that are very polished yet soft and not overdone. The key is that the bun might be a little messy, but the texture is not. I've been either blowing out the hair very smooth or using a curling iron or wand to keep curls more refined before pinning the hair up. This gives the style a softer look. My biggest trick is to spray hairpins with Dove Refresh+Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo before using them in updos; the starch in the dry shampoo sticks to the hairpins and creates a good kind of friction with the hair so they will not slip out or loosen. This also keeps you from having to use too much hairspray to keep everything in place, which could lead to stiffness. A quick way to make a bun look more interesting is to braid the hair before twisting into a bun or chignon or even a topknot; when you twist the braid, it has so much texture (it looks like many small loops).

3. We'd love to know what your favorite trends are right now when it comes to formal hairstyles. What are the biggest wedding hair Dos right now?

I'm thrilled that soft, romantic hair is such a trend right now. For down hair, I love to see slight bends in the hair instead of waves, like how I did Elizabeth Olsen's hair for the CFDA Awards. I wrapped large sections of hair around a 2-inch curling iron (that's a very large barrel) to create those bends. R Session Tools makes a double-barrel iron that makes it so easy to create uneven waves too. The topknot trend is definitely sticking around for a while, but now we are seeing the knot placed a little farther back, right at the crown of the head, which is perfect for a bride. The topknot is a hairstyle that works really well with accessories; for Rachel McAdams’ premiere, I blow-dried her hair then pulled it into a ponytail at the crown, braided the ponytail and then sprayed it with Dove Style+Care Strength & Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray before twisting it into the knot, and then used a piece of black ribbon as a headband. You could use white satin or a crystal headband for a more romantic look, or use jeweled hairpins around the knot for a modern bride.

What do you think of these wedding hair tips? What do YOU think is the key to not having wedding hair go awry?

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