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Sure, no one says it out loud but as the wedding day nears, every bride secretly hopes to immortalise her look on social media. Whilst attempting to achieve so, there’s a lot of effort that goes on behind the scenes; from bookmarking almost hundreds of outfits to keeping an eye out for complementing jewellery, the list is endless. Although, all things aside, deciding on the perfect hairstyle has always been a tricky space.
Ideal reception hairstyles are not one-size-fits-all, depending on your hair length, outfit choice, and vibe of the party, you can choose a hairstyle that fits the bill. We have curated an exhaustive list of hairstyles for a wedding reception based on three of the most popular fits – sarees, lehengas, and gowns so you can get those ‘gram-able pics from every angle.
These are some of the best bets when it comes to a hairdo for reception, so you can conveniently tick off the reception hairstyle from your bridal checklist and focus on the rest. Did we just hear a silent yay?
Reception Hairstyles For Saree
The saree, a sultry Indian ethnic wear, demands hairstyles that don’t eclipse the back or neckline. Here are a few reception hairstyles that will pair like a dream with your designer saree.
1. Minimalistic Bun With Gajra
Step 1: Gather all your hair in a high ponytail and secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 2: Next, slip in the Streak Street Hair Donut Bun from below to the base of the ponytail.
Step 3: Take sections of your ponytail, swirl them around the doughnut and secure them with bobby pins. The doughnut should be entirely concealed with your hair.
Step 4: Wrap a gajra around your bun and secure it with bobby pins.
Step 5: For a neater finish with no room for flyaways, count on a few spritzes of the Schwarzkopf Taft Phyto-Keratin Hairspray Ultra Strong Hold 4.
2. Fishtail Braid
Step 1: Start off by adding major volume to the crown by backcombing with the Bronson Professional Back Combing Teasing Brush. Then, gather all your hair in a high ponytail and part into two equal halves.
Step 2: Now, pick a smaller section from the right half and cross it over to tuck it in under the left half.
Step 3: Similarly cross over a section from the left half to the right half.
Step 4: For a woven look, add a thin section of hair from either side into your braid with each new stitch.
Step 5:Keep doing this until you reach the end and then secure it with the Accessorize London hair tie . Want a more relaxed look? Tug a few hair strands at the part where the braid begins.
3. Bun With Baby’s Breath
Step 1: Using an elastic band, tie your hair into a high, firm ponytail.
Step 2: Now, twist the ponytail and keep swirling it into a spiral around the elastic tie. For a beefed-up bun, add a hair extension.
Step 3: When you reach the end, secure the bun in place with bobby pins.
Step 4: Gently wrap the Priyaasi Women Gold-Toned & Brown Beaded Floral Handcrafted Hair Accessory around the bun as an embellishment.
Step 5: Finish off with the Osmo Blinding Shine Illuminating Finisher to add a luxurious shine and to keep the hairdo in place.
4. Knotted Bun
Step 1: Gather all your hair using a VEGA E18-PB Paddle Hair Brush, a knotted bun looks better with loose hair.
Step 2: Twist two strands of your hair on either side and secure it with a hair tie at the nape of your neck to create a low pony.
Step 3: Divide your pony into two halves and twist them the way you would tie a shoelace.
Step 4: Twist the spiral pony and secure it with U-pins. Add some flowers on the top of your bun to make it festive.
5. French Braided Bun
Step 1: Divide your hair into four equal sections. Tie four French braids and take them to the back.
Step 2: Secure the four French braids at the nape of your neck with a hair tie.
Step 3: Once you have the four braids secured, twist these braids, roll them into a bun, and add pins to keep them in place.
Step 4: Add a Shaya by CaratLane Shokhi Bun Stick to hold the bun in place.
6. Rosette Bun
Step 1: Leave a few strands in the front or if you have side bangs set them aside.
Step 2: Tease your hair on the top with Bronson Professional Back Combing Teasing Brush to add a natural volume.
Step 3: Secure your hair in a low pony and divide your pony into 4–5 strands.
Step 4: Twist these strands and add small elastic bands to the ends. Twist all the strands together to create a floral pattern.
Step 5: Add a Red Rose-Shaped hairpin from Panash so you can function all day long without worrying about the flowers wilting.
Reception Hairstyles For Lehenga
Lehenga, an aisle-worthy ethnic staple gives you the freedom to get creative with your hairdo. However, for a fuss-free experience with your tresses, while you move around in a heavier-than-thou lehenga, we’ve rounded up a list of hairstyles.
1. Half-Up Beach Waves
Step 1: Add some faux volume to your crown by backcombing with the Bronson Professional Back Combing Teasing Brush.
Step 2: Lifting a two-inch section from above the left ear, secure it at the back of your head with a hairpin.
Step 3: Now take a similar section on the right and cross it over the pinned section at the back.
Step 4: Tuck in a floral hair accessory right on top of the crossover at the back.
Step 5: To add texture to the hair lengths, spritz generous amounts of the Cadiveu Vegan Repair Beach Waves For Damaged Hair.
2. Bouffant With Side Swept Curls
Step 1: Start off by creating volume on your crown using a backcomb and volumising spray for the roots.
Step 2: Next up, lightly tong your hair with the Bronson Professional Chopstick Hair Curler - Style Stick to form loose curls.
Step 3: Gather all your hair to create a low ponytail with an elastic tie.
Step 4: Swoop all your hair over to one shoulder.
Step 5: Go on a spritz fest with Kevin Murphy HAIR.RESORT to keep your hairdo in place.
3. Braided Bun
Step 1: Using the Alan Truman CB-03 Metal-Pin-Tail Carbon Comb, create a side partition.
Step 2: Gather all your hair to tie a high ponytail and secure it with a hair tie.
Step 3: Braid your hair in a classic three-strand style and when you reach the end, secure it with an elastic.
Step 4: Now coil the braid around the base of the ponytail and secure it with hairpins.
Step 5: Gently tug at sections of the braid to make the bun appear fuller. Our hair bible recommends misting your hair with the Wella Professionals EIMI Mistify Me Strong Hair Spray to keep the style intact.
4. Side Swept Messy Braid
Step 1: Use the Agaro Hv2179 Professional Volumizer Hair Dryer to add that much-needed volume to your hair. Messy braids look the best when your hair is puffed up.
Step 2: Take small strands of your hair and twist them to one side, secure them with pins.
Step 3: Tie a regular braid or a fishtail braid and let it sit on one side.
Step 4: Tug on the stitches to make the braid look messier.
Step 5: Take the Ikonic Professional CT22 Curling Tong and curl some of the loose hair strands in the front.
5. Half Up Do
Step 1: Roughly divide your hair into 5–6 parts and twist those strands close to the scalp.
Step 2: Pin those strands in the back using PANASH Women Gold Toned White Pearl Hair Pins.
Step 3: Add some texture to the rest of your hair using the Ikonic Professional Mini Hair Crimper.
Step 4: Spritz some BBLUNT Hotshot Hold Spray to instantly hold your crimps in place.
6. Crown Braid
Step 1: Part your hair in the middle using Majestique Tail Comb for precision parting.
Step 2: Make French braids on either side of the parting and make them meet in the back, secure the braids with a hair tie.
Step 3: Add flowers to your braid and at the end for that celebratory look.
Step 4: Curl the strands using the Agaro Hair Curler Hc-8001 Power 38 Watt
7. Side Braids With A Low Pony
Step 1: Take two strands of hair in the front and braid them.
Step 2: Take the two braids and secure them in the back.
Step 3: Tie a low pony and secure it with an elastic band .
Step 4: Use the braids to wrap around the pony and use U-pins to hold them in place.
Reception Hairstyles For Gown
A simple and elegant gown needs a jaw-dropping hairstyle to create a stunning ensemble. We’ve curated a list of gown-friendly and easy-to-execute reception hairstyles for the bride.
1. Messy Braided Updo
Step 1:Add some extra volume by backcombing the crown section using the Tangle Teezer Back-Combing Hair Brush.
Step 2: Lift a two-inch section of hair above the right ear and create a French braid.
Step 3: Using the rest of the hair, create a low braided bun and secure it with bobby pins.
Step 4: Roll the French braid around the bun and pin the ends into it. Don’t bother about perfection, the idea is to achieve an effortless look.
Step 5: Tug at sections of your braid to make your updo appear fuller. Finish off with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray to keep hair touch-ups off your mental notes.
2. Romantic Waves With Side Twist
Step 1: Using a tail comb, part your hair in the middle.
Step 2: Lift a two-inch section of hair above your left ear and create a twist.
Step 3: Secure this twist with the help of a floral hairpin.
Step 4: If you don’t like the way your hair falls, lightly tong your hair with Alan Truman Hot Stick Professional Slim Hair Curler for loose, romantic waves.
Step 5: Use a dollop of the L'Oreal Professionnel Xtenso Care Serum For Frizz-Free And Manageable Hair and spread it evenly along the hair lengths for salon-like glossy finesse.
3. High-Up Ponytail
Step 1: Preparation is key to nail this look. Straighten your hair with the Vega Adore Flat Hair Straightener .
Step 2: Backcomb the crown portion of your hair to add some faux volume.
Step 3: Gather all your hair in a high ponytail and secure it with a tight elastic.
Step 4: Now take a thick strand from your ponytail and wrap it around the elastic for a sleeker look.
Step 5: Mist your hair with the L'oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Liss Unlimited Primrose Oil to tame flyaways.
4. Messy Bun With Curtain Bangs
Step 1: Backcomb your hair with a teasing comb to add some volume.
Step 2: Get yourself some curtain bangs for this elegant wedding reception hairstyle.
Step 3: Tie a low messy bun and add a hair accessory such as the PANASH Women Gold-Toned White Embellished Comb Pin.
Step 4: Curler your curtain bangs slightly with this heatless curler.
5. Slick Bun
Step 1: Use the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Styling Mousse to add shine to your hair.
Step 2: Part your hair in the middle. Leave some hair in the front and tie the rest in a high-slick bun.
Step 3: Take the hair left in the front and comb it well before adding it to the bun.
Step 4: Add pins to the bun to secure it. Use the Sanfe Quick Slick Hair Finishing Stick to keep baby hair and flyaways in place.
6. Side Dutch Braids
Step 1: Tie two dutch braids on either side.
Step 2: Tie the two braids together in the back and secure them with a hairpin or flowers.
Step 3: Apply some Ustraa Hair Fixing Spray to hold your hair in place.
7. Retro Waves
Step 1: Spritz some ALFAPARF MILANO Volumising Hair Spray on your hair. This is an old Hollywood-style hairdo so the bouncier the better.
Step 2: Add a hair clip on one side and let the other side remain bouncy.
Step 3: Use the Bronson Professional Roller Curlers Clips to add those vintage curls to your hair.
Parting Thoughts
Don’t let yourself be a bridezilla when it comes to picking the right hairstyle. We’ve got you covered with 20 hairstyles that you can try with either sarees, lehengas, or even gowns. These hairstyles are easy to pull off and if you have a hairstylist booked, it will only elevate your look ten-folds.
FAQs
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Which are the ideal reception hairstyles for a saree?
When choosing a wedding reception hairstyle for a saree, opt for variations of buns, such as sleek low bun, messy low bun and braided bun. Apart from that, you can also experiment with texturized curls, fishtail braids, and retro styles.
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What are the ideal reception hairstyles for gowns?
When choosing reception hairstyles for gowns, go for cascading braid, bow ponytail, flower braided bun, dramatic centre parted bun, and pineapple updo among others.
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As a guest, what are the suggested hairstyles for a wedding party?
You can try low sleek ponytails, messy braids, a basic doughnut bun with pearl accents, a bubble ponytail, a classic French twist, chignon, etc.
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Recommend products to increase hair volume.
Here are a few products to increase your hair volume for a reception hairstyle:
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What hairstyles can I do for a reception?
Here are some reception hairstyles:
- Side Swept Pony
- Low Messy Bun
- Dutch Braids
- French Braids With A Pony
- Twisted Bun
