5 Fast Styling Quickies For Brides
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Does it feel like weddings are happening EVERY weekend, regardless of the season? It sure does! Post-pandemic, the wedding business is popping off—so maximize business by keeping up with bridal trends. Scroll for fast video tutorials and tips from five styling queens to create looks that are perfect for the brides in your chair right now!
1. Textured Updo For Curly-Haired Clients by Lala Chihaia (@lalasupdos)
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Lala’s Tips For This Style:
- If she doesn’t have naturally curly hair, the secret to creating natural-looking curls is to use a 3.8″ curling iron on thicker sections. If the sections are too thin, you’ll end up with very small, tight curls.
- To keep the curls intact, curl the hair in a bricklay pattern. This way, there won’t be any demarcation lines AND there will be no need for teasing/backcombing.
- Always brush the product into the hair before curling it, otherwise the hairspray will end up being burned onto the barrel of the curling iron and the curls won’t last.
- To add a little bit of volume at the root, overdirect each section at the crown area while curling.
Products Used:
- Sexy Hair Hot Sexy Hair Protect Me Hot Tool Protection Hairspray
- Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Creme 2 Powder Play
- Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Get Layered Flash Drying Thickening Spray
2. Twisted Bun by Christi Piontkowski (@knoxvillebridalhair)
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Christi’s Tips For This Style:
- Creating twists in the crown area with tied knots for the bun (instead of tightly curling the whole head) can help create visual texture while saving time.
- Use straight pins to temporarily map out the shape of the style. Once you’re happy with it, secure it in place with bobby pins.
- Alternate working from the left and the right sides to create visual balance.
- It’s important to smooth flyaways as you work for a polished end result while also adding texture for volume and fullness. Christi applies amika Thicc Volumizing Base every time she starts on a new twisted section, then she’ll apply amika Vandal Volume Powder Spray when creating the bun to ensure it lasts all night.
Products Used:
- amika Thicc Volumizing Base
- amika Vandal Volume Powder Spray
3. Topsytail Bridal Braid by Alexandra Wilson (@alexandralee1016)
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Alexandra’s Tips For This Style:
- Remember to alternate sectioning from center to right and then left for a less uniformed look.
- Always do the topsytail over, not under.
- Use a texturizing spray like Matrix Biolage Texturizing Styling Spray when pinching and pulling the twists to add texture while also ensuring it holds.
- Make sure the bride’s hair is free of frizz before creating this style for a sleek finish.
Products Used:
- Matrix Biolage Texturizing Styling Spray
- Hot Tools® Professional Revolutionary Ionic Salon Flat Iron
4. Elegant Braid + Bun Combo by Tonya Pushkareva (@tonyastylist)
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Tonya’s Tips For This Style:
- Teasing the first section of the twist is a MUST!
- Before braiding, prep your hands with Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Tame Wild to ensure your sections stay neat and frizz-free.
- Similar texture throughout the whole style always wins, so if you create braids in the crown area, follow the same technique in the bun.
Products Used:
- Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Tame Wild
- Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ SESSION LABEL Powder Cloud
- Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Freeze Pump Spray
5. Romantic Side Bun by Heather Chapman (@heatherchapmanhair)
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Heather’s Tips For This Style:
- Smooth everything first with a large barrel curling iron, then backcomb, smooth and pull apart each section to create texture and fullness.
- If your style needs a little something extra, fishtails are always a great accent braid choice.
Products Used:
- Oribe Superfine Hair Spray
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