Easy DIY wedding hairstyles

Simple and elegant wedding hairstyles are gaining more and more popularity. Light long curls for a wedding in a rustic style, neat curls, “babette” in a retro style, unusual braids and weaves - the choice is yours. A minimum of available tools, a little time - and stylish styling for a wedding is ready. Please note that you did not spend a penny of money in the salon, but in return you acquired a chic look, vast experience and the required result. How to do your own styling? Let's try to figure it out together.

Options for simple wedding hairstyles for long hair

If you are the lucky owner of a gorgeous long head of hair, congratulations! You are guaranteed a wide selection of wedding hairstyles (simple, complex), made with your own hands. So, what styling can be done for a special occasion:

• Light, airy curls. Hollywood stars and celebrities choose the natural beauty of loose hair. Layered on one side, pinned with delightful hairpins with rhinestones, gathered at the back of the head with an elegant comb - these simple hairstyles emphasize the natural beauty of the newlywed, adding romance and tenderness to the image.

• Shiny, well-groomed hair without “special effects”. Those with thick hair can choose a simple hairstyle without additional tricks. The glossy shine of blue-black hair in combination with the bride’s snow-white dress and veil will create a unique contrast, attracting everyone’s attention with its grace and simplicity.

• Ponytail decorated with luxurious hairpins. Hair tightly gathered high on the top of the bride's head with an elastic band will reveal the graceful line of the back of the head to the eyes of the beloved, visually lengthening the shape of the face, placing an advantageous emphasis on the line of the cheekbones. With or without simple bangs, this wedding hairstyle will highlight the elegance and good taste of the newlywed.

• A loose bun with loose strands. Wedding fashion dictates trends in simplicity and lightness: strands gathered into a deliberately disheveled bun; curls released around the face, behind the ear.

• Curls picked up in a bun or pinned with bobby pins. The bride's styled curls look incredibly stylish and elegant. The ease of creation, the ability to use a variety of accessories - tiaras, hoops, hairpins - make the latter the leaders of choice for brides.

• Retro wedding hairstyles: babette, classic bun. The fashion for minimalism and simplicity of the 50s and 60s of the last century revived a whole trend of wedding hairstyles. An ideal combination with elegant dresses flowing over the body, discreet but very expensive accessories will emphasize the aristocracy of the newlywed and her “high” taste.

• Unusual weaves and braids. Over the past few seasons, simple, complex, insanely complex wedding braids have been at the peak of popularity. Rarely does a newlywed do without them. Loose and tight; French, Dutch, ordinary Russians; reverse and multi-strand braids add zest and adorn the bride.

Most of the fair sex opt for wedding hairstyles that combine simple elements - braids, curls, buns. Made with your own hands, these hairstyles are unique and elegant. For example, a loose herringbone braid made using the fishtail technique on the bride’s ponytail will add variety, emphasizing the charm and laconicism of the young beauty’s image.

Greek braid

A simple Greek braid symbolizes luxury and wealth. Owing its origin to the beauties of Ancient Greece, it gives the girl the image of an ancient goddess. The peculiarity of this simple hairstyle is that it begins to be braided along the edge of the hair. Do-it-yourself wedding hairstyles with braids are not difficult. You will need: a fixative, a fixing varnish, a comb with a strand separator, hairpins, elastic bands to secure the braid, hairpins.

To do this styling yourself, use our step-by-step instructions:

1. Comb your washed, dried hair with a comb. To make it easier to work with them, treat them with a fixative liquid. It is sold in specialized stores.
2. Depending on the desired result, make a simple straight parting or a fashionable side parting.
3. Take a strand of hair and divide it into 3 parts. Start braiding a regular three-strand braid.
4. Add another strand from the total mass of hair to the braid. Repeat the “maneuver” on the other side. Use the chosen weaving technique to the desired location - for example, to the ear.
5. Secure the end of the resulting braid with an elastic band. An elegant bun wrapped in a Greek braid and decorated with a luxurious wedding hairpin with rhinestones will look stylish and simple.

If you like a wedding wreath braid, use the basic braiding technique until the braid lies like a wreath. Tuck the end of your hair secured with an elastic band into the braid. Secure with hairpins or bobby pins. The finished wedding braid-crown can be decorated with fresh flowers, ribbons or a hand-made accessory - a bendy. This is a flat, easily bendable wire decorated with fabric, fur or feathers.

Curled strands

Long, elegant curls will decorate a wedding hairstyle, emphasizing the simplicity and elegance of the bride. Large, free-lying strands of curly hair look delightful in a simple hairstyle, decorated with a wreath of fresh flowers, a luxurious, elegant hairpin or a princess tiara. The curls, slightly collected at the back of the head, add ephemerality and fragility to the bride's image.

To make your own elegant curls in a simple wedding hairstyle, you will need curlers, a comb with a strand separator and a strong hold hairspray. If you want long lasting results, leave the curlers on overnight. Remove them in the morning and fix uncombed hair with hairspray. Then go through them with a comb, separating the strands. Your hairstyle is ready!

Bundle of two braids

A French, Greek, Dutch braid, braided on both sides of the parting, will look delightful and gentle if you put the free ends in an elegant bun. Light weaving, deliberate dishevelment and simplicity of the image, airy strands, as if accidentally falling out of the hairstyle under a light breeze, will give a chic and stylish look to the wedding hairstyle.

Step-by-step instructions for doing wedding hairstyles at home

If you have not been friends with styling since childhood, and braiding a pigtail for you is an example of a complex hairstyle, the answer is obvious - you cannot do without a stylist! But if you comb all your girlfriends, have beautiful, manageable hair and get along with them, you can completely do it on your own. To make the task easier, we have put together for you several step-by-step instructions on how to create the most stylish, trendy wedding hairstyles.

Table of contents

General recommendations

Fashionable hairstyles for long hair

• Simple hairstyles based on a ponytail. Examples
• Stylish hairstyle in Greek style
• Loose curls with curls and waves

Wedding trends: hairstyles for medium hair

• Fashionable hairstyles with braiding
• Simple and stylish: hair bow

Stylish styling for short hair

General recommendations

Choosing a wedding hairstyle is a responsible and complex matter. Firstly, it must ideally suit the bride’s appearance and take into account the characteristics of her hair. Secondly, the hairstyle for a wedding needs to be selected based on the design of the dress (a luxurious, richly decorated outfit requires a simple, elegant hairstyle and vice versa). Well, thirdly, the hair needs to be styled and secured as securely as possible so that the hairstyle lasts throughout the entire special day.

If you decide to do the styling yourself, use clips, pins, bobby pins and other professional-quality accessories - they can be bought at hairdressing stores. They hold the hairstyle better and definitely won’t let you down. It is also recommended to use only proven styling products to avoid allergies. And finally, the chosen hairstyle must be “tested” in advance, to see how it looks with a dress and makeup.

- You still can’t do without a visit to the hairdresser. A couple of days before the wedding, you definitely need to refresh your haircut, cut off the split ends of your hair, and dye it (if necessary) - it’s best to entrust all this to a trusted professional.

Fashionable hairstyles for long hair

On the one hand, long hair can be quite difficult to manage. On the other hand, their owners are practically unlimited in their choice of wedding hairstyle options. Well, as a last resort, you can always just let your hair down, making light curls - this option is perfect for almost any wedding.

Simple hairstyles based on a ponytail. Examples

Perhaps the easiest option for long hair (after loose curls) is a hairstyle based on a ponytail. Almost every girl can make it, it will take a minimum of time, and it looks stylish, elegant and modern. This option will be in perfect harmony with a luxurious long dress. We offer step-by-step instructions on how to create a high ponytail hairstyle for a bride.

1. Apply a little mousse or styling foam to clean, dried hair.
2. Separate the hair from the parietal area with an even parting and pin it with a hairpin.
3. Gently gather the remaining hair into a ponytail at the desired height.
4. Comb the strands from the frontal area using a fine-toothed comb, arrange them and secure them in the ponytail with a thin elastic band.
5. You can fasten a decorative hairpin, ribbon, or a strand of your own hair over the elastic band. To do this, simply take a thin strand, wrap it around an elastic band and secure with bobby pins.
6. Smooth out stray strands with a soft comb and fix the hairstyle with hairspray.
7. The hair in the ponytail can be left straight or curled into curls.

The variation of the braided tail described above looks interesting. To do this, the hair from the front should not be combed, but braided into a voluminous braid, which is tucked into a ponytail. Another option is to gather the resulting ponytail into a neat, voluminous bun and decorate it with decorative pins or barrettes.

Stylish hairstyle in Greek style

Have you chosen a dress in the Greek style or in the Empire style for your wedding? This is an excellent solution for creating a gentle, romantic image of the bride. And a Greek-style hairstyle will help complement it perfectly. There are quite a few varieties of such styling, but the main thing that they all have in common is lightness, deliberate negligence and femininity. A Greek ponytail will look great on long hair.

To do this installation yourself you need:

• divide the hair into two equal halves;
• starting from the temporal zone, braid 2 braids from different sides;
• connect both braids into a ponytail at the back of the head using an elastic band;
• comb the tail and relax some strands in the braids;
• wrap an elastic band with a small strand from the tail, and hide the tip of the spike under the tail, securing it with a bobby pin.

This styling can be decorated with hairpins with rhinestones or small flowers. This hairstyle looks very stylish with a tiara, but small and elegant.

A Greek hairstyle for long hair with a headband looks no less chic. For a wedding, you need to choose a headband with rhinestones, pearls and other elegant decor. The main thing is that it does not look cheap or unaesthetic. To make this hairstyle with your own hands, you need to follow simple instructions.

1. Apply a little styling product to clean, dried hair;
2. A prepared decorative bandage is placed on the top of the head;
3. Starting from the side, small strands are alternately wrapped around the base of the headband. The tail can be left sticking out freely;
4. The number of strands varies according to your desire: you can wrap all the hair around the headband, or only part of it. The remaining loose hair can be curled into light curls.
5. Be sure to fix the finished hairstyle with hairspray.

Loose curls with curls and waves

Despite its apparent simplicity, loose hair, styled in beautiful waves or curls, looks very gentle, romantic and will perfectly complement almost any wedding look. The most important thing is that your hair looks well-groomed, beautiful and shiny. Naturally, no split ends or overgrown roots are allowed!

Ѵ Large hairpins, tiaras, wreaths, and single flowers would be appropriate for this hairstyle. But small flower hairpins or beads will most likely get lost against the background of the curls and will not be very appropriate.

To create light, soft curls, you will need: setting spray, styling foam, curling iron with a large diameter attachment, and a hair clip if desired. For perfect waves:

• Apply foam to slightly damp strands. Blow dry your hair completely.
• Divide your hair into three zones, secure two of them with clips. Divide the remaining part into several strands 4-6 cm wide.
• Hold the curling iron vertically and twist the strands one by one. Repeat with all hair.
• Wait until your hair has cooled completely, lightly beat it with your palms without disturbing the strands. Fix the finished hairstyle with a spray - do not overdo it so that the curls look natural. Decorate with a hairpin (tiara).

To create large, loose curls you will need: a curling iron or curlers of medium diameter, mousse or foam for styling, varnish for fixation, decorative elements (hairpins, jewelry). You should proceed as described above. The only caveat: when curling your hair around your face, the strands need to be twisted outward and not inward, otherwise they will cover most of the cheeks and eyes.

Wedding trends: hairstyles for medium hair

Medium length hair is the easiest way to create the perfect bridal hairstyle. You can choose any option: leave your curls loose, make a neat shell, braid them, opt for a casual Greek style, make a bow out of your hair, or secure it in a classic babette.

Fashionable hairstyles with braiding

Wedding hairstyles with braiding have not lost their relevance for many years. And this is not surprising! They help create a very gentle, sophisticated image of the bride and are suitable for weddings in different styles. On medium-length hair, you can braid any braid: French, inverted, fishtail, crown or wreath, four or five strands, etc. It’s convenient that a hairstyle with braids can be decorated in very different ways, creating completely unique, amazing images.

For example, for a wedding in a rustic, Mediterranean, eco-style, a voluminous French braid braided on its side is perfect. It can be decorated with small flowers, hairpins, or one large flower. So, for this hairstyle you will need:

• Spray and mousse for fixation;
• Fine tooth comb;
• Small rubber band;
• Curling iron (tongs).

Apply a small amount of styling mousse to clean, combed hair and distribute it with a comb. Create a side part and move most of your hair to the side. Leave a small strand separately on the front area. Starting from the temple area, braid a French braid, gradually capturing more and more hair. At the end, tie your hair with an elastic band, leaving a small ponytail. Relax your strands to create a voluminous effect. Use a curling iron to slightly curl the remaining strand. Fix the finished hairstyle with varnish and decorate with prepared decorative elements.

Simple and stylish: hair bow

Young, stylish, a little flirtatious brides will definitely love the hair bow hairstyle. It looks somewhat frivolous, so it is unlikely to be suitable for a classic wedding. But for a wedding without unnecessary ceremonies it is perfect. It will look especially harmonious with a short wedding dress.

To make a hair bow you need:

• Gather your hair into a ponytail, but do not pull it all the way through the last turn of the elastic. You should still have a small ponytail located in front.
• The ponytail needs to be divided into 2 equal halves and smoothed.
• Now the remaining strand of hair needs to be moved back and secured with bobby pins. The remaining ponytail can also be hidden using bobby pins.
• We fix the hairstyle with varnish, decorate it with a flower, a hairpin, and decorative hairpins.

Stylish styling for short hair

There are not many styling options for short hair. But even here you can use your imagination and come up with an interesting, unusual option that will allow the bride to look fresh, feminine and stylish. For example, on a bob or bob haircut, retro waves, careless styling with pronounced strands will look chic, or vice versa - emphatically neat with perfectly smooth, even hair. It is appropriate to complement a simple wedding hairstyle with beautiful decorative elements: flowers, hairpins, a tiara, a veil.

Ѵ Ask your hairdresser - the master will definitely give you useful tips on styling a short haircut and suggest a couple of life hacks.

Simple wedding hairstyles for medium length hair

When choosing a wedding hairstyle, take into account the style and model of the dress. Don't forget about the wedding theme. Agree, a tight bun in a retro style will look funny with the bride’s fluffy dress for a “princess” ceremony. This outfit will go well with neat curls, decorated with a tiara and veil - this will create a harmonious image of the newlywed.

The simpler and more laconic the wedding dress, the more elegant the styling you should choose: hair tightly laid in a bun, strands picked up using a roller. For vintage dresses, feel free to choose wedding hairstyles such as babette and donut buns. Loose hair looks harmonious, raised at the back of the head using a backcomb, decorated with a snow-white ribbon-bow.

Bohemian side braid

Do you want to do an airy wedding hairstyle with a braid? Everything is very simple: choose an unusual weave, braid a loose braid on one side. Secure the ends with an elastic band. Then fluff your braided hair to give it extra volume. Release individual strands, slightly curling them with a curling iron. A chic bohemian look is guaranteed in this simple wedding hairstyle.

Wedding hairstyle babette

An exquisite wedding babette will decorate the young newlywed. Using a roller, a hairpiece, or simply combing part of the hair at the back of your head, you can create an elegant hairstyle with your own hands. Decorative jewelry, hoops with precious stones, ribbon headbands, and elegant tiaras will help create a bright accent. Modern options for this styling allow your imagination to run wild:

• beautifully framed by braids;
• with loose curls at the back of the head;
• with a simple bun laid in neat waves.

Retro roller

The fashion for retro-style hairstyles has swept all the catwalks of the world. Wedding hair stylists offer newlyweds to create a unique, stylish and modern hairstyle, using elements of hairstyles popular in the distant 60s of the 20th century. A hairdresser's special roller, easily attached to the hair, will help add volume, lifting the head of hair in the area of ​​the crown or back of the head.

Creating a simple ponytail hairstyle for a wedding is not difficult for most brides. To make it more voluminous, use the same roller, spray your hair with a fixative and style it in the traditional waves of that era. The combination of retro style with bohemian braids will be unusual, which will allow you to choose this hairstyle for different styles of wedding dresses.

How to decorate your hair for a wedding

Wedding hairstyle with a hoop-tiara

No matter how beautiful the hairstyle is, it needs addition. We will tell you what and how you can use for this, and how to make various hair decorations with your own hands. Here is a list of modern decorations:

• Flowers. You can use ready-made wreaths, artificial or fresh flowers. They will add spice to the look and make it complete.
• Decorations. We are talking about veils, veils, tiaras, wreaths, and combs. You can choose ready-made products or make them yourself.
• Veil. A great choice for a classic wedding! You can choose it based on your hairstyle, learn how to properly attach the accessory to your hair and style your hair with it yourself.
• Overlay strands. Choose them if your hair is not long enough or if you just want to add a little volume to it. Very easy to attach!
• Diadem. The dream of many brides who want to become princesses as children! This accessory will make your look more touching and feminine. It is found in the form of a headband, tiara and crest.

Simple hairstyles for short hair

Simple wedding hairstyles for short hair will help to emphasize the elegance of lines and the grace of the bride. Delicate curls decorated with a tiara; short haircut “like a boy”, decorated with a bendy with a snow-white feather; or spectacular waves in the currently fashionable “wet hair” style will add zest and charm to the delicate image of the newlywed. A wedding veil with a tiara will add completeness and brevity.

Retro waves

Beautifully styled curls, carefully fixed with hairspray, will immerse you in the magical atmosphere of the 30s of the last century: chic women, expensive cars, brilliant life, light jazz music. How easy is it to make retro waves? Curl your hair with curlers. Let them down into elegant curls. Secure each one with bobby pins and fix it with varnish.

Classic shell hairstyle

The sophistication and simplicity of the classic shell makes it a favorite among simple wedding hairstyles. The laconic lines and inexplicable elegance of this styling emphasize the stylish taste of its owner. By dividing your hair into individual strands, layering them one after the other, the shell will take on delightful layered detail. A pearl comb, hairpins with rhinestones, and a small precious tiara will highlight the delightful beauty of the bride.

Wet hair styling

Not more than two decades ago, at the peak of popularity were styling with the effect of wet hair - small curls or ringlets lubricated with gel or mousse. Current fashion offers brides wedding hairstyles that use a similar technique. Gels with a shimmering effect will help you highlight individual strands with your own hands, styling them with elegant curls, waves or emphasizing an unusual color.

Photos of stylish wedding hairstyles with and without bangs

It doesn’t matter what length your hair is - waist-length or just shoulder-length, straight or with lots of curls, obedient or not, with or without bangs. For any type, you can choose a suitable option, and look simply gorgeous on your wedding day. Below are examples of popular, elegant hairstyles for brides, after looking at which you can choose something for yourself.

A chic, fashionable bride's dress, a delicate bouquet, perfect makeup and a neat manicure are not all the required attributes of a bride. One of the main points in appearance is hairstyle. It should be in harmony with the outfit, match the makeup and fashion trends.

Wedding hairstyle for long hair

Video: how to make a simple wedding hairstyle with your own hands

So, do you prefer hand-made wedding hair? Check the harmonious combination of every detail of the bride’s appearance: the dress, hairstyle, shoes and other accessories must be in the same style. Prepare the necessary “tools” – curlers, comb and hairspray. Use soft curlers, because your pretty head will have to spend the whole night on them to consolidate the future result. The next morning, “free” your hair. How then to style and secure the curls into a simple, elegant hairstyle for a wedding? Watch our video with detailed instructions.

Photos of simple wedding hairstyles

The variety of simple wedding hairstyles for newlyweds provides a huge range of choices. After looking at the photos below, you can decide on the installation option. Don’t forget to take into account your face shape, hair thickness and length, and your own hairdressing skills. Do not forget about the theme of the wedding celebration and the features of the outfit.

Photos of stylish wedding hairstyles with and without bangs

It doesn’t matter what length your hair is - waist-length or just shoulder-length, straight or with lots of curls, obedient or not, with or without bangs. For any type, you can choose a suitable option, and look simply gorgeous on your wedding day. Below are examples of popular, elegant hairstyles for brides, after looking at which you can choose something for yourself.

Every girl dreams of looking charming at her wedding. Creating the perfect look will require a lot of effort, because you need to choose a dress, makeup, hairstyle, and accessories that not only suit the bride, but also match each other. A girl is quite capable of doing her wedding hairstyle on her own, having thought through all the details and choosing the ideal option. To easily act as your own hairdresser on your wedding day, first experiment by watching the step-by-step instructions for performing festive hairstyles.