Ideas for women's wedding guest hairstyles
After selecting an outfit for a wedding, deciding how to wear your hair is usually next on the list of things to concern yourself with. Whilst there are no hard and fast rules, women carefully strive to look their best, without overstating it and risk taking the attention from the bride. We’ve picked some of the best wedding guest hairstyles for creating the sophisticated but subtle look you want.
Loose waves
There’s probably not a better place to start than with loose waves. Combined with a centre parting, they offer the perfect combination of casual and classy. They are especially effective with floral outfits for spring and summer weddings. Make sure you add plenty of volume and a fixing spray to see you through the day.
Twisted half up
This is a really simple and a time friendly way of creating a wedding hairdo to suit any season. It also looks like you’ve spent more time and effort on it than you have. Parting your hair either in the centre or a soft side part, allows you to create a twisted half updo by taking a segment from either side at the front, twisting them and pinning them together at the back. Add a pearl or crystal fastener for a bit of extra glam.
Topknot
Topknots are another really easy way of achieving the ideal wedding hairstyle. It always looks great on photos, is easy to keep in position and lends itself to the addition of a floral accessory. A good tip is to take both the season and the theme of the wedding into account when choosing and don’t go for anything too gaudy or showy to avoid taking attention away from the bride. Subtlety is key here.
Loose fishtail braid
This is a fabulous hairstyle for turning heads and nowhere near as difficult as it looks to achieve, so don't be put off from trying it out. For this particular take on the fishtail, gather your hair to one side before you start braiding. Once that’s done, gently tease it out at the sides to make it look more relaxed, allowing a couple of tendrils to fall loosely at the front.
Sleek and Straight
A classic, timeless style for those big occasions, the sleek and straight look never fails to impress. For extra sheen and enduring straightness, try wet styling your hair, which will lock in the moisture and help prevent any frizz developing. Using a hair mask after washing and conditioning will also help in this department. If your hair is particularly fine you could use a shine spray to ensure a really glossy finish.
Wrapped mid-pony
This modern tale on the classic pony will really up your wedding guest game. Create a sleek ponytail halfway down the back of your head, leaving a section out, and fix it firmly in place with an elastic. Then, take the remaining length of hair and wrap it neatly around the elastic at the base of the ponytail, using a bobby pin to fasten it in place once it is fully coiled around. Give it a mist over with some fixing spray to hold the look for longer.
Classic chignon
The classic chignon really embodies everything that we associate with traditional, sophisticated ceremonies. You probably won’t be surprised to know that the word chignon comes from the French phrase, ‘chignon du cou’ which refers to the nape of the neck. The classic chignon is achieved by creating a knot at the nape of the neck, building it around a central pin or fastener. Accentuate with an accessory appropriate to your outfit and the season or wedding theme.
