Wedding Updo Hairstyles Pics and Examples

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By Bobette Kyle-Wagner

Choose a subtle headpiece that complements your dress and jewelry . Consider a headband tor choose a comb decorated with pearls. You can wear a strand of small crystals or pearls through your hair.

For a sleek look, try a Juliet cap to anchor your veil. You could wear a birdcage veil under a hat. Bridal hats range from very small to floppy and large-rimmed.

As Economy Struggles Updos Gain Popularity

Hair styling is literally on the rise. As the economy struggles to recover, fashion-forward clients are are asking for updos. By turning to hair as an accessory, women are discovering how to freshen their party and wedding season wardrobe without breaking the bank.

A gorgeous updo lends a new perspective to that little black dress. It urges the eye upward and makes hair the focal point of an outfit," said Brandon Wagner, creative director of Tribeca ColorSalon in South Tampa. For a look that exudes refined elegance, Wagner recommends a popular style, such as the classic chignon.

What Styles are Best for a Mother of the Bride Updo?

The mother of the bride should look elegant and sophisticated on her daughter's wedding day. Her wedding updo hairstyle should not be so elaborate that it steals the spotlight from the bride. That doesn't mean that she can't look gorgeous with a beautiful style. Most of the photos on this page are sleek and elegant enough for the mother of the bride. Just avoid the ones with that include rhinestone crowns or a a lot of really big hair accessories.

Do it Yourself:

Creating your own updo is easier than you may think. Here we explain how practically anyone can create a half updo or full updo.

Get the following things ready:

Bobby pins that match your hair color

A flat hair iron

Hair gel

Curling Iron

Brush out tangles.

Clip hair into one or more large clips so all of your hair is gathered up.

Pull down a section of hair that is 1 to 2 inches wide. Apply gel and Straighen it with your flat iron. For a smooth look, you can leave the hair texture flat. If you want a curly look, curl each section with a curling iron.

Creat a side part starting at the the front of your hairline back to about 2 inches from the the top of your head.

Gather up your hair in a french twish and secure it with multiple bobby pins.

As you can see in the photos below, an updo can be a great choice for everyone from the mother of the bride to the flower girl and the bride herself. It can be the perfect solution for thing hair. Teasing makes thin hair look fuller, but it can make you look like Peggy Bundy. But you can get away with a lot more with an updo because it's supposed to look poufy.

There are also clever ways to style to hair to look like there is a lot more of it or add in clip on hair or more permanent extensions. On the other other hand, if you have a lot of think wavy hair that won't hold a style, an updo can also solve that problem.

Updo Wedding Hairstyles

Wedding Hair Accessories

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The Classic Chignon For the Wedding Day

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French Twist Wedding Updo