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Perfect Wedding Hair Prep

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Perfect Wedding Hair

Perfect Wedding Hair

Long before your wedding day you’ll be busy making plans; securing a venue, hiring the officiant, the photographer, the caterer, and so on. You’ll send out invitations, select the wedding party, and work out seating arrangements. And of course, you’ll find the perfect dress. But your job isn’t done yet.

As the big day gets closer you’ll have to start attending to the small details, like your jewelry, makeup, and hair. And although you probably have a hairdresser lined up to tame your mane on the day of your nuptials, there are a few things you should do in the weeks and days leading up to the ceremony in order to ensure that you hair is prepared for the onslaught of curlers and hairspray. Here are a few preparatory steps to consider.

1. Styling. You might be so bogged down in the details that you simply keep pushing off the decision about how to do your hair. This is a mistake! Make an appointment with your stylist at least several weeks before the wedding to talk about the game plan. Have her try several styles (and bring in your veil to test it with the looks) as a way to determine what you like best. Take photos (front, back, and side) to show your fiancé, mother, and bridesmaids (and to refer back to yourself). This will give you plenty of time to get opinions and make your decision before it’s time to commit to a hairstyle. Also, you can bring back the photo of the ‘do you decide on as a way to refresh your hairdresser’s memory.

2. Color. One to two weeks before your wedding date is the best time to get your hair colored (if you keep it colored). If you haven’t colored your hair before, you should try it several months ahead of time to see if you like it. But if you’re used to coloring, just stick with a shade you know you like. Don’t use the event as an opportunity to try blonde if you have been a brunette for years. If you don’t end up liking it, you could spoil your big day (and the photos). The reason for giving it a couple of weeks is twofold. First, it gives you a chance to make changes should you be unhappy with the color. Second, hair color looks more natural with 1-2 weeks of growth (giving depth at the crown). Unless you plan to have a severe part in your hair, color early.

3. Cut. This should be done at least a week beforehand, even if it’s only a trim, so simply schedule it in with your coloring. The reason is because freshly cut hair looks, well, freshly cut. Giving it a week to grow a fraction of an inch will leave it looking natural, but neat. Again, avoid doing anything drastic that you might regret every time you look at the wedding photos.

4. Treatments. In the few days leading up to the wedding you should think about undertaking treatments that will make your hair strong, soft, and glossy before you hit the aisle. If you’re having problems with frizz from various chemical treatments, you may want to try hydrating masks, but another option to consider is a Keratin treatment that can help the recovery process. Just make sure to ask your salon if they use formaldehyde-free processing.

5. The big day. Now that all the arrangements have been made, it’s time to relax and enjoy a little pampering. Before you reach the altar and vow to spend the rest of your life with someone else, say “I do” to the perfect hair that’s going to complete your timeless wedding ensemble.