Weddings are the perfect opportunity to invest some time into styling your hair.
From the perfect bridal down do hairstyles to hair up styles for weddings, this blog is packed with simple and achievable looks that won’t require hours sat in a salon chair.
Even if you haven’t got an event coming up, it’s always useful to have a bank of ideas for how to style hair for weddings.
Wedding up-styles for long hair
Whether you want to showcase your lengths or opt for a tidy wedding upstyle for long hair, this range of beautiful long hairstyles for weddings has something for everyone – whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly.
Wedding hairstyles for long straight hair
These long, straight styles will go perfectly with any dress or theme. Use the Cloud Nine Wide Iron to create a perfectly smooth long canvas to work with, while taking care of your hair health. Need a touch-up half-way
through the big day? Keep the Hot Brush on hand for a smoothing boost at a lower heat.
1. Long hair with a middle parting
Perhaps the easiest style for long straight hair, this wedding day hair down do has a simple middle parting, which gives off elegant, sophisticated vibes.
2. Long ponytail
For the perfect low-maintenance wedding look, go for a sleek, straight ponytail. For added elegance, wrap a section of hair around the hair bobble to hide it.
3. Long side ponytail
Fancy trying something a little different? Opt for a side ponytail. For an extra flourish, bring a few strands down at the front to frame your face.
4. Low bun
Hair up styles for weddings always impress. Style your gorgeous long hair in a simple bun at the base of your neck. Leave a few tendrils loose at the front for an effortlessly feminine vibe.
5. Half-up half-down
Super easy to achieve, the half-up half-down look is a timeless, elegant bridal hairstyle. If you get too warm later in the day, you can simply sweep your hair up into a ponytail.
Wedding hairstyles for long wavy hair
If you’re blessed with natural waves or use heat styling to create the perfect mermaid look, there’s no shortage of ways to style waves for a wedding. We recommend the Contouring Wide Iron – its unique, Sericite®-infused curved plates create the perfect long waves the gentle way.
6. Long wavy hair with a middle parting
If you want to wear your wedding hair down, simply tuck your waves behind your ears or drape one side behind your shoulders to dial up the bridal drama.
7. Long wavy hair with a side parting
The easiest way to show off your waves is with a simple side parting. By bringing a curtain of hair across your face, you can create a more relaxed look.
8. Long wavy hair with a side comb
Add a touch of sparkle with a comb or clip on one side. This keeps your waves off your face and is an eye-catching alternative to a veil.
9. Long wavy pinned half-updo
Bobby pins or hair grips are a simple, easy way to create a half-updo. If you want to add a touch of glamour, you could style with some flowers or ribbon.
10. Half-up half-down twist with waves
Show off your long waves by twisting your hair into a half-up, half-down style. This super relaxed look can be refreshed during the day with a simple twist and clip.
11. Side-swept long wavy hair
This elegant, sophisticated look is really easy to achieve. For an extra glamorous accent, add a hair slide or clip that matches your wedding theme.
12. Flower crown on long wavy hair
For a boho-inspired bridesmaid or bridal hair look, place a crown of flowers on your wavy hair. You could even create a half-up half-down look first, then finish it off with a wreath.
13. Long, wavy side ponytail
Show off your beautiful waves with a wavy side ponytail. Draped over your shoulder, or trailing down your back, it gives two different looks for a wedding photographer to capture.
14. Relaxed wavy up-do
When looking for wedding up-styles for long hair, this one wins the prize for simplicity. The secret is to keep it relaxed and textured – no professional stylist needed.
15. Long wavy low ponytail
Display your cascading waves in a low ponytail – a sleek up-do that will keep your long wavy hair safe and stylish throughout the big day.
Wedding hairstyles for long curly hair
If you’re blessed with naturally curly hair, your wedding day is the perfect time to celebrate it. These simple wedding guest and bridal hairdos for medium length hair will help your curls shine – with or without a professional bridal hairstylist’s help. To touch up your curls and form the perfect ringlets, use the Cloud Nine Texture Wand – for tight and springy curls – and the Cloud Nine Curling Wand – for bouncy, volume-packed curls. Try these bridal hairstyles with curls.
16. Half-up half-down curly hair
If your hair is long and curly, a half-up half-down look is perfect for keeping your curls in place while you celebrate. Add some sparkle with a jewelled clip or floral hair accessory.
17. Curly top knot
Pile those beautiful curls up high for a glamorous, low-maintenance wedding look. Perfect for keeping cool at a summer wedding.
18. Curly high ponytail
For a DIY style that’s full of life, go for the bouncy high ponytail. Wrap a section of hair around the bobble to hide it and pull some curls loose for a relaxed, romantic look.
19. Fishtail braid
Styled over the shoulder, this curly fishtail braid is ideal for a boho wedding. Tease out some tendrils around the front of your face for a softer look.
20. Loose chignon
Let your gorgeous long curls fall loose from a low chignon at the nape of your neck. Whether you’re the bride, a bridesmaid, or a guest, this style adds dimension to a strapless gown.
Wedding hairstyles for mid-length wavy hair
Mid-length waves exude effortless glamour – ideal for a wedding in any season. From wavy mid-length bridal hairdos to shoulder-length wavy wedding guest looks, these styles will take you effortlessly from the ceremony to the dancefloor. Keep your mid-length waves in check using the Cloud Nine Original Contouring Iron – designed for gentle curling, waving and straightening.
27. Wavy low ponytail
Style your shoulder-length waves into a simple low ponytail. Tease out some tendrils at the front of your hairline for a beautiful face-framing wedding look.
28. Half-up half-down wavy hair
Celebrate your waves by styling them half-up, half-down. The ‘up’ section of the hair can be simply swept back or intricately twisted or braided.
29. Natural mid-length waves
Let your natural waves take centre stage on your big day. Simply brush and spritz with a texturising spray for that ‘just styled’ look that lasts all day and night.
Wedding hairstyles for mid-length curly hair
There’s no shortage of bridal hairstyles curly girls can achieve. With cascading curls falling around your shoulders, or pinned up with curls framing your face, a mid-length curly hairstyle exudes romance and sophistication. Whether adorned with delicate floral accessories, twinkling hairpins, or a classic veil, curls are a romantic choice for your big day. Bridal hairstyles for curly hair need kind treatment. Style your curls to perfection using the Cloud Nine Texture Wand and Curling Wand – each with a different barrel size for varied, volume-packed curls.
30. Top knot
Ideal for keeping your curls away from your neck during a hot-weather wedding, the curly top knot is the perfect face-framing look.
31. Mid-length curly hair with side parting
Wear your bouncy curls down with a side parting to bring some of your hair across your face. Add a jewelled clip or accessory that matches the wedding theme for added wow factor.
32. Natural mid-length curls
Embrace your curls by letting them loose on your wedding day. Tuck behind your ear to show off your gorgeous wedding earrings or pin to one side for an extra dimension.
Wedding hairstyles for short hair
While many brides choose to grow their hair for their wedding day, there’s nothing to stop you styling a chic short look.
Wedding hairstyles for very short hair
Very short hair offers an ultra-low-maintenance wedding day option that won’t require annoying touch-ups and doesn’t get in the way on the dancefloor. Break the bridal mould and go for something super short and super chic. For styling pixie cuts and super short hair, our Texture Wand and Slim Iron are must-haves. Slimmer and more precise than our standard size Curling Wand and straighteners, they’re designed for short hair styling.
33. Short pixie cut
A pixie cut with a longer fringe is quickly wedding-ready with the addition of an embellished headband. Slide a floral or bejewelled comb or clip into your hair for the finishing touch.
34. Textured pixie cut
This beautiful pixie keeps the sides short and the top long and side-swept. Keep the asymmetrical theme going with a veil draped over one shoulder.
35. Pixie cut with high fringe
For ultimate bare-faced chic, go for a very short crop with a short, high fringe. Finish with a clip or comb embellishment on one side.
36. Very short pixie cut
Very short pixie cuts ooze 1920s glamour. Top off with a jewelled hair band or lace band for retro-cool sophistication.
37. Curly long pixie cut
If you have curly short hair, style it longer on top and across your face.. Pair with statement earrings for bridal glam.
Bridal hairstyles for chin-length hair
Chin-length hair provides an elegant bridal look and is the ultimate low-maintenance hair length. It’s the ideal cut for thin or fine hair too, automatically bringing the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. The perfect cut for a warm wedding, a chin-length hairdo will keep your neck and shoulders cool. Styling a bob or lob is quick and easy with the Cloud Nine Slim Iron – a more precise straightener for shorter hair.
38. Chin-length half-updo with a clip
Sweep the front section of hair to the back of your head and secure with a clip for an easy bridal style. Embellish with a floral arrangement or jewelled hair slide.
39. Side parted lob
Part your hair to the side to bring your strands across your face a little, then adorn it with a tiara or wreath for a relaxed wedding look.
40. Middle-parted lob
For the ultimate in sleek chic, part your bobbed hairstyle right down the centre. Style with a flowing veil for that iconic bridal finish.
41. Inverted bob
Styled straight or wavy, this is a surprisingly versatile look, perfect for showcasing the back of an intricately embroidered or daring low-back gown.
42. Wavy bob
Soft, face-framing waves make the perfect soft bridal hairdo. Gently heat style for defined Hollywood starlet waves or use a heat-free method for messy boho waves.
Wedding hairstyles for thin or fine hair
If you have thin or fine hair, it can be challenging to add texturewhile keeping flyaways to a minimum. We recommend keeping your bridal looksimple using minimal products to avoid weighing down your fine strands. These beautifulstyles create the appearance of fuller hair, while also remaining lowmaintenance for your big day. Treat your fine hair with a gentle touch using The Cloud Nine Airshot Pro’s Ionic airflow and Sericite®, designed forfrizz prevention.
43. Fringed bob on fine hair
A fringed bob can add texture for fine hair, preventing it falling flatwhen styled. Pop a dainty floral wreath on the crown of your head for theultimate bridal hairstyle for fine hair.
44. Low twist
An updo is a great way to give the appearance of thicker hair with more volume. Go for this low twisted bun for understated elegance.
45. Classic bun
The trick to adding volume to this hairstyle is to lightly backcomb the roots of the hair before styling. The result is a soft, classy and elegant bun.
46. Ribboned bun
Wrap a simple bun with a ribbon for a cute bridal hairstyle. Let the ends of the ribbon trail behind you – the perfect complement to a veil.
47. Loose braid
To add volume to fine hair, create a braid, then tease some strands out to give the illusion of more abundant hair. Decorate with flowers or gems to give a fuller look.
Bridal hairstyles for thick or coarse hair
If you are blessed with gorgeous thick hair, you’ve got a constant balancing act between showcasing its texture and taming its volume. We’ve handpicked the perfect hairstyles that help you embrace the texture of your thick hair, whether you’re the bride, a wedding party member, or a guest. For styling thick hair types, the Cloud Nine Contouring Wide Iron is a saviour. It’s healthy heat technologies protect and nurture your hair while still being powerful enough to achieve a silky straight or flawlessly curled look that holds all day.
48. Invisible layers on thick hair
Invisible layers remove bulk from thick hair while creating a sleek, natural look. Wear your hair down for maximum impact – perfect for pairing with a simple gown.
49. Half-up bun
Pin some of your hair into a bun and leave the rest hanging loose – lifting some of your thick hair off your shoulders.
50. Half-up braid
A simple braid can add texture to thick hair. Twist your hair into ahalf-up half-down braid, then wrap the ends in a velvet ribbon to match your outfit or wedding theme.
Wedding hair product essentials
Beautiful bridal hair starts with care. We’ve curated these Cloud Nine accessories to help your big-day prep run as smoothly as possible, so your hair is the least of your worries.
Magical Quick Dry Potion
If you plan to heat style on your wedding day – whether with a hair dryer, straighteners, or curlers – do it with Magical Quick Dry Potion. Formulated to condition, add shine, and banish frizz, all while offering a vital shield from heat, Magical Quick Dry Potion is the key to healthy, thriving wedding hair – whatever your hair type.
Magical Remedy
Bridal hair prep starts before the big day, and with Magical Remedy, you can harness the power of 3-in-1 hydration. This powerful bottle can be used as a deep conditioner, hair mask, or leave-in moisture booster for the ultimate wedding-day shine. To repair, protect, and strengthen, Magical Remedy looks after your hair’s bonds and seals split ends. There’s nothing more photogenic than healthy, shiny hair.
Luxury Paddle Brush
Whatever style you choose for your upcoming wedding, it all starts with detangling. Do it gently with the Luxury Paddle Brush, which is designed to
reduce tearing and breakage. Its nylon bristles keep hair strong, healthy and shiny – the perfect base for getting creative with your bridal hairstyle.
Luxury Dressing Brush
If you’re going for a soft curls or waves look, you’ll need to brush your hair out after heat styling. That’s where the Luxury Dressing Brush comes in. Dress out freshly heat-styled ringlets and finger waves into fluffy, bouncy curls or boho, textured waves with this frizz-reducing brush.
Vanity Mirror
Being the centre of attention on your wedding day comes with a lot of pressure. With constant photoshoots, you might want to check on your look on the go. Keep the Cloud Nine Vanity Mirror on hand for emergency touch-ups. Its chargeable LED light gives you the perfect lighting from anywhere.
White Cloud Bag Accessories Gift Set
Keep your wedding hair accessories kit on theme with the Cloud Nine White Cloud Bag Accessories Set, which includes our iconic Texture Comb and a pure white, snag-free silk scrunchie – perfect for sweeping your hair off your face while you get your makeup done. Plus, it makes the ideal gift for a bridesmaid.
Bridal hair: FAQs
How much does wedding hair cost?
Bride hairstyles don’t have to be complex and costly. While you can hire a professional hairstylist – with many charging upwards of £300 depending on how many bridesmaids you have – it is possible to create a hairstyle to impress without breaking the bank. All the styles in this guide are easily achievable by yourself or with the help of a friend or family member.
When should I get my hair cut before my wedding?
Hair is at its healthiest when it’s freshly cut and conditioned, leaving it free from split-ends and frizz. If you’re braving a whole new cut for your wedding, you may want to get the chop around a week before so you can get used to styling your new length.
If you’re just opting for a trim, leave it as close as possible to your big day, so your hair is the picture of health for your stylist to work with.
Do I need hair extensions for my wedding?
You don’t need hair extensions for your wedding, although they are a great option if you’d prefer a lengthier style but don’t have the time to grow out your natural hair before your big day.
How long does bridal hair and makeup last?
High-quality bridal hair and makeup should last all day – but you may want to keep an emergency kit on hand for touch ups. We recommend including the Cloud Nine Vanity Mirror, The Hot Brush or your chosen hair straightener for taming flyaways, and Magical Quick Dry Potion for heat protection on the go.
Can I do my own bridal hair?
Yes, you can definitely do your own bridal hair if you're comfortable and confident with hairstyling. All the styles in this blog are designed to be DIY. If you fancy a more intricate style, consider hiring a professional hairstylist. They can ensure your hair looks flawless and stays put throughout the day, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment without worrying about your hair.
Should the bridesmaids’ hairstyles match the bride?
While it can be cool to coordinate, it's not vital for the bridesmaids’ hairstyles to be identical to the bride’s. You could aim for a complementary look that aligns with the overall wedding theme or create more of a contrast. There are no rules to wedding hairstyling.
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