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| Feature: Seasonal Wedding Hair Tips & Tricks |
| For Spring Brides |
| If you're getting married during the spring, rain and humidity can cause your worst wedding day hair nightmare -- attack of the frizz! And it can strike when you least expect it -- like right before your photo shoot begins. (Yikes!) To help keep your 'do in place before, during, and after the ceremony, keep these spring hair tips in mind: |
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Try a decorative headband or tiara.
Not only is it a chance to buy a great accent piece for your gown, but strategically placed headgear can also keep an updo in place and long hair under wraps so that your look stays put throughout your wedding day. (Plus, did we mention that headbands are back in a big way?) |
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Apply generous amounts of moisturizing products to your hair.
It can weigh down your hair initially, but in the long run, it will be your hair's biggest ally. |
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Pin up a playful ponytail or braid.
Big hair and rainy, humid weather just don't match. If you use a light moisturizing gel to create a sleek half-ponytail or a neat front braid, you're less likely to have height issues. In addition, you're giving your hair a mold to follow as opposed to giving it too much freedom. Twist your ponytail to the side ('80s style) for added style, or use a decorative pin to hold wispy bangs in place. (photo credit: Jim Hjelm) |
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Stay away from curls.
Your gorgeous, bouncy curls (which probably took hours to create) don't stand a chance of winning the war against an unexpected downpour. When you're brainstorming style ideas for spring, think softly pinned buns or sleek updos. |
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| For Summer Brides |
| The most popular season to marry can also bring the worst hair horrors if you don't plan your style carefully. With sunny days comes a lot of heat, which isn't always hair-friendly. Before you tell your stylist what look you'd like, here are some things to think about: |
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Just say no to gel.
Any style that requires a good amount of heavy hair gel is not ideal for a summer bride. Heat will loosen the gel and cause it to liquefy, which can be a messy (and sticky) situation for you and your groom. Gel also has a high concentration of alcohol which can cause your hair to dry out under hot conditions. If you must use gel, pick a very light formula and have your stylist use a hair dryer (set on warm -- not high!) to ensure it's fully dry and will hold throughout the day. |
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Keep your hair off your face and neck.
If you're going to have an outdoor wedding during a rather hot part of the day, make sure you're not going to sweat your hairstyle out. If you plan on getting down to your favorite tunes at the reception, low buns, neat bangs, and sleek, long styles are a bad idea. They will get messy and start to come apart after they react to the sweat on your neck and forehead. |
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Consider a short 'do.
If you've ever wanted to go for that great, short style you've been eyeing on your favorite movie star, this could be the time. Shorter hair will behave much better in the summer heat and will help you feel cooler and more comfortable. Just remember to try out the cut you're interested in well before your wedding day just in case you're not happy with the new look, or you'd prefer to style your new locks a different way. |
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| For Fall & Winter Brides |
| You can say bye-bye to heat and humidity as the autumn and winter months roll in, but you'll have some other seasonal elements to worry about, like wind, heavy rain, and snow. This can lead to dry, static-prone hair, so try on these harsh-weather hair tips and tricks for size: |
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Pick a flexible hairstyle.
A good example of this would be to choose a style that involves big, luscious curls and uses a light spritz, with the understanding that by the time the wind has its way with your hair, you'll have looser, wavier curls for your reception. Both looks can work well and you'll enjoy them much more if you planned it that way. |
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Avoid heat-styling devices.
Overusing hair styling tools like hot rollers, curling irons, or flat irons on your wedding day can lead to rough, over-processed, split ends that are much more likely to respond (negatively) to static. |
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Stick to a pomade.
Get extra hold without worrying about a hair spray or gel drying out your hair. Pomade or styling cream will finish off your look and fight static cling (veils are notorious for this!). |
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Use a deep-conditioning treatment.
Beginning to do this weekly about a month or so before the wedding day will help keep your hair from drying out when you need it to look its best. And if your hair is processed or colored, doing so is a definite must! |
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