Top tips to ensure that you have a great hair day

While the dress, accessories and the make-up are all essential, don't underestimate the importance of the right hairstyle to bring together the entire look. Follow our simple guide to great hair...

Added advantage

In order to create elaborate styles, many British Asian brides are choosing to add hairpieces made either out of real or synthetic hair. It is especially useful if you have thin or short hair. Extensions are a way of adding volume or highlights, if used in a different colour to your own. The final result can be astoundingly dramatic and elegant.

Second glance

Take along a trusted friend when you go for your hair trial. This will be useful if you don’t want to feel forced into accepting something that you’re not entirely happy with. Once you’ve chosen your final look, take photographs front, back and side. It will be good to show your family and friends to get their opinion. It will also be helpful on the day to show the hairstylist in order to ensure that you get an exact replica.

Be yourself

Decide on what you feel comfortable with and what you feel suits you, rather than following whatever is in vogue. It’s your wedding, so let down your hair and enjoy it.

Top Tips from wedding hairstylists

• Flower power: Remember that flowers are delicate, and will wilt on hot days. If you're planning to incorporate them into a headpiece, you may prefer to use longer lasting or silk ones.
• High tied: Short brides can give themselves a little extra height by choosing a high coiffure, but be careful not to detract attention from the rest of your outfit, and don't choose anything that will be hard to attach jewellery onto.
• Different looks: Curls may work well for the hen or mehndi night, while a half-up/half-down style suits a registry wedding. For a traditional wedding you need to consider any jewellery that is going on the head and also the pinning of the dupatta. An elegantly coiffed look is ideal for the wedding reception.

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