A wedding hairstyle is a must-have for a bride. To look feminine and beautiful at their own celebration, owners of short hair need to show maximum imagination and ingenuity. Despite this, you can still do the styling yourself.
Types of wedding hairstyles for short hair
Wedding hairstyles for short hair are divided into types depending on the style of execution:
- classic;
- asymmetrical;
- romantic;
- retro style;
- minimalistic.
Classic hairstyles are in harmony with any wedding outfit. During styling, artificial hair is attached to the natural strands to create additional volume.
Hair is styled with one of the following options:
- with harnesses, which are then collected by invisibility, an elegant comb or other accessory;
- a wave that turns into a spectacular beam;
- freely falling straight strands, fixed accessories behind;
- freely falling wavy strands.
You can complement the classic styling with simple braiding.
If you have bangs, you can comb it back or lay it beautifully on one side. Asymmetrical hairstyles make the bride look feminine and sophisticated. This style involves dividing the total mass of hair into 2 parts using a short or long parting. The parting can be either straight or zigzag.
Further, hair styling occurs in one of the following options:
- hair slightly raised at the roots is laid to one side;
- hair on each side is fixed with accessories;
- the hair is slicked back and remains straight or curled.
A romantic look involves curling the hair to create large, medium or small curls. Then the curls are fitted according to the bride's taste and fixed with accessories. You can make a romantic hairstyle using the "shavings" technique. To do this, thin strands are curled very finely, and then stretched and treated with wax or gel.
The retro style is especially popular with short-haired brides. When choosing it, you should pay a lot of attention alongside: it must match the hairstyle, representing a single composition with it.
Retro hairstyles can be done in one of the following ways:
- laid back square;
- styling strands in the form of waves;
- hair styling in a shell using special rollers.
The minimalist style will add naturalness and ease to the bride's image. He is chosen by young reserved personalities who do not like extravagance. Hair in such hairstyles is combed to the side or back and decorated with a large accessory.
The image of the bride, regardless of the chosen hairstyle, can be played up in various ways:
- curls;
- curls;
- bangs;
- accessories;
- decorations;
- veil;
- veil;
- flowers.
Each method has its own characteristics that must be considered when choosing and in the process of creating a hairstyle.
Tips for choosing
The wedding hairstyle, completing the beauty and showiness of the bride's image, should fulfill its main function. It consists in emphasizing the natural beauty of the face, while hiding the existing shortcomings.To look amazing at your celebration, when choosing a hairstyle, you should definitely take into account the shape and features of the structure of the face.
Specialist tips for choosing a wedding hairstyle:
Face shape | Oval | The perfect face shape, which will suit any styling without a lot of voluminous details. |
Square | It is better to choose styling with or without a side parting, with volume between the crown and the back of the head. You should also do additional volume in the form of a pile on the crown or curling the hair from below. Care must be taken to keep the hairline below the chin. | |
Rectangular | The volume of the hairstyle with this face shape should not be large and concentrated on the sides. You also need to make sure that the hairline falls below the chin or ends above it. | |
Round | For this face shape, styling with or without parting is chosen. The volume is concentrated on top, and the protruding elements in the middle of the face need to be smoothed out. A round face requires visual lengthening - this can be done with long strands on the sides. | |
Triangular | The hairstyle should not have volume on top - its splendor is concentrated in the chin area by curling the strands into curls. | |
Diamond-shaped | The styling should have a slight fleece on the top of the head and fluffiness in the chin area. In wide areas of the face of this shape, falling on the temples and ears, the volume should be removed. | |
Features of the structure of the face | High forehead | This flaw is successfully masked with bangs that fit asymmetrically or to one side. |
Sharp cheekbones or nose | Curled thin strands in the temples and ears or chin will hide the flaw. | |
A pointy chin | This facial feature is softened by lush curls concentrated in the chin area. | |
Disproportionate features | The proportions are leveled by curling the ends of the hair in the desired area: at the temples or at the chin. Big ears are hidden by lush curls. |
How to create your own hairstyle
To make a wedding hairstyle stylish and attractive, you need to prepare your hair for it in advance, as well as take into account important details during the creation process.
Tips and tricks for preparing to create your own wedding styling:
- 1-2 months before the wedding, you need to do a test hairstyle. This will help you understand if the chosen hairstyle suits the dress and facial features. In case of an unsuccessful result, there will be enough time in stock to choose and rehearse a different hairstyle.
- A few days before the date of the celebration, you need to practice creating a hairstyle 2-3 times. This is necessary in order to avoid unpleasant surprises on your wedding day and to know how long the styling process will take.
- The hairstyle should be in harmony not only with the dress, but also with the rest of the image details: veil and accessories. Therefore, during the rehearsal, it is necessary to use them all to get a complete picture of the future hairstyle and work out all the details.
- Hair should be cared for before a wedding to keep it looking beautiful and healthy. It is necessary to regularly do firming masks and other medical procedures. You should also be sure to visit the hairdresser to tidy up your hair no earlier than 7 days before the wedding.
- On the morning of your wedding day, you need to wash your hair to keep your hair fresh and beautiful, and to keep the styling process easy.
Tips and tricks for creating your own wedding styling:
- When choosing and creating a hairstyle, you must remember that you will have to walk with it all day. Therefore, the styling should be comfortable, not too tight and not too loose.
- Tenderness and airiness are the main requirements for a wedding hairstyle. When creating it, you need to pay more attention to naturalness. This means that you should not use varnish and other styling products in large quantities.
- An important factor is the selection and preparation of the workplace to create the styling.The room should be well lit, ventilated, and have enough space for the necessary tools and accessories.
- It is impossible to cope with the task of creating a wedding hairstyle on your own. It is necessary that there must be 2-3 people nearby who will help in difficult moments.
Tools and accessories needed to create your own wedding hairstyle:
- hairdryer;
- comb-brush;
- round comb;
- flat comb (comb);
- parting stick;
- large mirror (preferably full-length);
- small mirror;
- curling iron or curlers;
- forceps;
- invisible:
- ordinary hairpins and with stones;
- silicone rubber bands;
- elastic cuffs;
- hairdressing roller (pillow, "bagel" for hair);
- decorative accessories;
- varnish;
- styling gel.
Accessories and tools must be of high quality and easy to use. It is best to purchase them in specialized stores or rent them from experienced craftsmen.
Wedding hairstyles for short hair with curls and curls
Wedding hairstyles for short hair with curls and curls are most often chosen by brides with short hair. And it is no coincidence: this kind of styling is done very simply, and absolutely all accessories are well suited as a decor.
Features of using accessories:
- hairpin with a large flower or feathers - is fixed on the hair on one side, the rest of the hair remains free;
- headband with rhinestones or stones - a great option for loose curls;
- flower wreath - it is successfully combined with both loose and laid curls;
- diadem - is attached to the hair between a short parting and pile on the crown, the rest of the hair is styled according to the bride's taste.
Recommendations for creating a hairstyle:
- Hair should be washed immediately before styling and treated with conditioner. You do not need to completely dry them: wet strands wind up faster and hold their shape better.
- Before curling with a curling iron, each strand must be treated with a special gel or mousse, and then sprinkled with a small amount of varnish.
- If you plan to curl your hair with curlers, you need to do this in the evening. Before going to bed, you should divide your hair into strands, treat it with gel and wind it on curlers. In the morning, the curlers must be carefully removed, after which it is required to comb the curls with a thin comb and sprinkle with varnish.
- For short hair, these types of curlers are best suited, such as Velcro, foam and thermo curlers.
- During any method of curling, you must pay attention to the fact that the strands are the same in volume.
- You need to wind up from the ends, moving to the roots. While winding, the strand should be parallel to the tool.
- You should start curling with a bang, then process the rest of the zones in the following sequence: temples, nape, crown.
- If there is little time left before the celebration, you can dry the curls with a hairdryer 7-10 minutes after the end of the curling. In a situation with curlers, you should use a hairdryer before removing them, and you can remove them 30-60 minutes after drying.
With a bang
For several seasons in a row, bangs have been considered a fashionable detail of a woman's image. As for short hair, bangs are considered their best decoration.
Tips and tricks for creating a hairstyle with bangs:
- The thread, adorned with small pearls, goes well with side-laid bangs.
- To decorate the hairstyle with a floral wreath, the edges of the bangs are slightly twisted.
- Straight bangs, regardless of the accessory used, need to be slightly curled inward and secured with varnish, laying on the side or with a side parting.
- Hairstyle with bangs is perfect for braiding. If the length of the side strands is not enough, you can attach patch notes in the temple area. A strand on each side should be braided into a pigtail, after which both pigtails should be laid in the form of a rim between the bangs and the crown.
- The bangs look great in combination with loose curls. In this case, the bangs can be laid on the side or parted. The parting can be either straight asymmetrical or zigzag.
- Straight hair with bangs is the easiest styling that can be decorated with a large flower or floral arrangement.
- Torn or oblique bangs can be combed to the side, decorating it with a thread with rhinestones or flowers. The rest of the hair is loosely styled and slightly curled or fluffed at the ends.
No bangs
A beautiful wedding hairstyle can be done without special styling of the bangs. When choosing this hairstyle option, it should be borne in mind that it is not suitable for owners of a high forehead.
Tips and tricks for creating a hairstyle without bangs:
- hair should be straightened and combed up; if desired, you can make a short side parting and a small fleece;
- at the temples, close to the face line, you need to separate 1 small strand and curl a little;
- then you can lay the strands in a small bundle or separate 2 small sections at the temple and fix them on the back of the head with a small hair clip;
- the ends of loose hair must be curled or fluffed;
- of accessories, a headband, a veil, a large flower are especially well suited.
With headbands, hoops, headbands
Wedding hairstyles for short hair can be decorated with fashionable accessories - headbands, hoops and headbands that go well with the outfit. The stylish accessory will make even the simplest wedding hairstyle chic, and its decorative function is complemented by the ability to fix the strands.
Headbands, hoops and headbands can be decorated with various details:
- sparkles;
- feathers;
- rhinestones;
- pearls;
- beads;
- beads;
- artificial or natural flowers.
Tips and tricks for creating a look with a headband, headband, or headband:
- it is necessary to choose an accessory to match the dress, it must also represent the style unity with the outfit;
- the accessory is worn close to the face line or in the transverse parting between the bangs and the crown of the head;
- a retro hairstyle is decorated with a wide headband, and a thin hoop is better for a classic style;
- for a boho-style wedding, the accessory is decorated with feathers, beads or ribbons, and for marine and eco-styles, decorating with stones, shells or fresh flowers is better;
- Provence and country styles involve the use of fabric accessories made of silk or satin in the hairstyle.
With veil and veil
A veil is a stylish accessory that is indispensable for a wedding in a classic style. It is attached to the hairdo at the base, usually at the back of the head or as close to it as possible, using ordinary invisible hairpins. Owners of short hair should choose lush models of veils with shoulder length, as well as semicircular or tiered models not below the elbow.
A veil made of heavy fabrics or lace does not need additional decoration with decorative elements. Tulle and organza are best complemented with an elegant accessory such as a diadem or tiara. The material of the veil must be combined with the texture of the bride's dress. For celebrations organized in more modern styles, veiled pill hats are more suitable.
This accessory looks great on short hair, adding chic and charm to the look.
The veil can be decorated with various details:
- feathers;
- flowers;
- rhinestones;
- stones.
It can also be modest - flat, like a pancake, with a simple fabric decoration. Veils are usually made of organza, lace or a small piece of tulle and are attached to the hair from the side with a clip.
With decorative combs, hairpins and feathers
Wedding hairstyles for short hair can be complemented with practical accessories such as a comb, hairpin or feather.In addition to performing a decorative function, which is to decorate the hairstyle and give it a zest, they help to fix the strands, headband or veil.
When choosing an accessory, you must take into account the peculiarity of the hairstyle:
- modest jewelry of small size will look better on lush curls;
- a smooth hairstyle will be effectively complemented by large hairpins and feathers attached to the side;
- the comb, which is 2 fasteners with strips of jewelry stretched between them, looks great on asymmetric styling;
- a regular straight comb goes well with bangs and curls;
- light and fluffy feathers are the best accessory for romantic hairstyles.
With a diadem or crown
A diadem in the form of a floral ornament or a crown is the perfect complement to any wedding look, making it delicate and feminine. The diadem looks especially beautiful on short hair combined with high styling.
Tips and tricks for creating a tiara or crown look:
- For short hair, it is better to choose graceful models of tiaras and crowns, excluding bright decor and large details.
- If the hairstyle assumes the presence of bouffant, then the accessory is attached in front of it, and the bangs are laid to one side or with a small asymmetrical parting.
- In the absence of bangs, the hair is styled with a parting or combed back, then shaped at the crown of the head in a babette, bun or shell, which are decorated with a diadem.
With flowers
Both natural and artificial flowers are an excellent decoration for the hairstyle, giving the bride's image femininity and elegance. Flowers should be chosen of the types that make up the bouquet and boutonniere.
Tips and tricks for decorating your hair with flowers:
- to keep fresh flowers longer, they should be cut from the stems with a sharp knife and inserted into small capsules with nutrient solution attached to the clip;
- you can do without capsules, but then you need to have several flower buds in stock in case some of them fade ahead of time;
- to attach fresh flowers to hair, it is better to use invisible clips and small clips;
- from the buds on the stems, you can weave a wreath, which will effectively decorate the side parting between the bangs and the crown;
- flowers can be used to decorate the tiara or place them over the veil;
- during the golden autumn, the flower decoration can be supplemented with leaves of maple, birch, oak, as well as bunches of mountain ash and viburnum;
- it is good to decorate the hairstyle in winter with a fir wreath and mistletoe;
- if the hairstyle is formed from chaotically laid curls, a flower bud can be inserted into each of them;
- artificial flowers in the hairstyle are nicely complemented by pearls, beads and rhinestones;
- it is better for fair-haired girls to choose flowers in muted pastel tones, for dark-haired girls - rich and bright shades.
Retro style
Wedding hairstyles made in trendy styles are considered especially popular. At its peak is the retro style that is perfect for short hair. Retro styling necessarily involves curling your hair in one of many ways.
Retro hairstyle can be played with different options:
- Hollywood Wave;
- curls of the 80s;
- fleece of the 60s;
- babette shell;
- straight bob.
The Hollywood Wave is created like this:
- The hair must be curled, starting from the front and gradually moving towards the back of the head.
- Curled curls are gently combed with a fine comb and treated with hairspray.
- Before you start styling, part your hair with a short or long side part and distribute it to the sides.
- In the hairstyle, the hair is laid in separate strands, from which a general wave is formed.
- The hair on the back of the head can be left loose or gathered in a bun.
Styling in the 80s style is created using small curlers or a curling iron with a thin nozzle. Hair must be curled into fine curls and styled to your liking or left free to fall.
A hairstyle in the style of the 60s implies a high pile, to create which you will most likely have to attach fake strands to the hair. You can do without this, hiding the place of the fleece with a fine curling of the ends and leaving them free to fall off.
Hair is collected in babette using special hairdressing pillows or a roller. Babette is formed at the crown or closer to the back of the head, decorated with a diadem or crown. It can be made from both straight strands and twisted strands.
A straight bob is a loose straightened hair with the same smooth bangs. The hairstyle is decorated with one of the most suitable accessories: a large flower, a wide headband or headband.
Greek hairstyle
A hairstyle in the Greek style will make the image of a short-haired bride graceful and majestic. To create it, a special headband with an elastic band is used, decorated with flowers, weaving and other decorative elements.
The Greek hairstyle is done quickly and easily, it is universal, suitable for absolutely all women and girls. Another feature of this styling option is naturalness: when creating, a minimum of chemicals are used, or you can completely exclude the use of varnishes, gels and mousses.
Tips and tricks for creating a Greek hairstyle:
- It is better to lay the bangs to one side or comb up, and tuck the hair on the crown and back of the head under an elastic band. The elastic should be positioned so that it frames the forehead or crown.
- In the absence of bangs on a short haircut, the hair is combed up or distributed to the sides using a fleece. After the bandage is put on, the strands are tucked under it through the top.
- The ultra short haircut can be curled into small curls and decorated with an elastic band. At the same time, hair does not need to be tucked under an elastic band, it remains free.
- If your hair is 10 cm or more, you can combine the Greek headband with braiding. To do this, the lateral temporal locks are braided into braids, which are tucked under the elastic along with the rest of the hair.
Making a chic wedding hairstyle out of a short haircut is actually much easier than it might seem at first. The short hair length is not an obstacle for this. On the contrary, it provides a lot of opportunities for creating original images.
Author: Anastasia Kostylina (anna-master)
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