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Nailing your bridal hairstyle on your big day means doing justice to the wedding ensemble you’ve spent a major chunk of your life savings on! Sure, you want something that looks gorgeous, but let’s not forget that you also need a wedding hairstyle that can withstand all the laughter, dancing, and exhaustive customs that are characteristic of a big-fat-Indian wedding.
We’ve rounded up the best Indian bridal hairstyles along with their techniques to make you look like a goddess at your wedding. P.S. Good luck handling all the attention, though.
Simple Indian Wedding Hairstyles
1. Floral Bridal Plait
Step 1: Divide your hair horizontally into two sections with the Filone Tail Comb.
Step 2: Create a braided bun with the upper half of your hair and secure it with a hair tie.
Step 3: Next up, braid the lower half of your hair and secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 4: For embellishments, wrap a Gajra around the braided bun and pin the traditional metal-plated accessory on top of the lower braid.
Step 5: Tuck in a floral accessory at the centre of the bun and finish off with the Ktein Natural Hair Holding Spray. You are now set to walk down the aisle!
2. Side Twist Ringlet Bun
Step 1: Give your naturally loose curls a little boost by scrunching them with the Wella Professionals EIMI Boost Bounce Curl Enhancing Mousse.
Step 2: Holding a section of the hair from above your left ear, lightly knot the remaining hair at the back like shoelaces to form a twist. Secure it at the ends with a hair tie.
Step 3: Using the rest of the hair, create a low, side bun and secure it with bobby pins.
Step 4: Roll the twisty around the bun and pin the ends into it. Pancake the outer sections of the bun for a fuller, effortless look.
Step 5: To add some shimmery drama, use the PRITA Gold-Plated Stone-Studded Hairband. Follow it up with a generous spritz of your trusted hair spray to hold the style in place.
3. French Chignon
Step 1: Firstly, prep your hair with the Aveda Volumizing Tonic and then backcomb the crown area for a voluminous look.
Step 2: Now, gather hair from your crown portion and start creating a French braid. When you reach midway, stop braiding and secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 3: Using the rest of your hair, wrap it around the braid and secure it with bobby pins.
Step 4: For a downright elegant look, add the Priyaasi Matte Finish Stones Studded Floral And Leaf at the side of your updo.
Step 5: Don’t shy away from tugging at loose strands to allow a few ends of your hair to escape the updo.
4. Pearl Accentuated Braided Bun
Step 1: Lifting a two-inch section of the hair above the left ear, start creating a French braid. Secure the end of the braid with a hair tie.
Step 2: Next up, create a low braided bun and secure it with the PANASH Women Gold Toned White Pearl Hair Pins.
Step 3: Roll the French braid around the bun and push the ends into it. Secure it with a bobby pin.
Step 4: Now, along the French braid, tuck in pearl accessories for an added touch of glitz to your bridal hair look. Using a bobby pin, snuggle a natural white flower in the bun.
Step 5: Tug at the sections of your braid for a fuller look. Finish off with a few spritzes of the L'Oreal Professionnel Tecniart Constructor Thermo-active Spray to ensure your hairdo can brave the winds.
5. Half Up Half Down
Step 1: Add some extra volume by backcombing the crown section using the Bronson Professional Back Combing Teasing Brush.
Step 2: Lifting a two-inch section of your hair from both sides above the ears, twist the length and secure with a pin at the centre of the back of your head.
Step 3: Repeat the previous step a little below to create a second twist. Conceal the hair ties with the Joker & Witch Miya Bow Barrette hairpin.
Step 4: If you are not happy with the way your hair falls, lightly tong the lower half part of your hair with the Vega Ease Curl VHCH-01 Hair Curler to create bouncy waves.
6. Golden Age Waves
Step 1: Start by creating a bold partition at the centre with a tail comb.
Step 2: Tease the crown portion of your hair using a backcomb and then apply a few spritzes of the Barcode Professional Volume Fullness Hair Spray to add more faux volume to the crown.
Step 3: Swoop all your hair over your shoulder on one side. Then, style your hair with the Philips Hair Curler to create bouncy curls.
Step 4: To add character to your curls, run copious amounts of the Osmo Curl Spray Volumising Curl Enhancer through the lengths of your hair.
7. Classic Chignon
Step 1: Start by prepping your hair with the Streax Hair Serum With Walnut Oil. Then using a tail comb, create a middle partition.
Step 2: Next, begin twisting your hair from the nape of your neck until you reach the end.
Step 3: Then, lift this twisty and coil it in a counter-clockwise direction to form a rolled-up hairdo and gently secure it with bobby pins.
Step 4: Tuck in a fresh rose, such that it rests on the top of the bun and secure it with a bobby pin.
Step 5: To hold strays in place, gently spray the BBLUNT Hotshot Finish Spray
8. Side Swept Curls
Step 1: Backcomb the tresses on your crown and gently lift to create a small puff. Fix the puff in place with a hairpin.
Step 2: Next, tame the frizz with the True Frog Curl Defining Cream for defined curls.
Step 3: Swoop your hair to one side, roll it and pin it to the side behind your ear with a hairpin.
Step 4: Secure the style with an army of bobby pins. However, the key to nailing this look is letting most of your curls go wild and free.
Step 5: This is the critical bit. Seal the deal with the Kevin Murphy Session Spray and strut out the door.
9. Low Bridal Bun With Puff
Step 1: Backcomb the crown portion of your hair to add some faux volume.
Step 2: Divide your hair horizontally into two sections; an upper ponytail and a lower ponytail.
Step 3: Slip the Streak Street Hair Donut through the lower ponytail and create a low, basic doughnut bun.
Step 4: Now, taking small sections from the upper ponytail, roll them into ringlets and pin them on top of the lower bun.
Step 5: Wrap the White & Golden Hair Clip over the bun. Also, don’t shy away from setting free a few hair fringes on one side for a more effortless vibe.
10. Ponytail With Textured Braid
Step 1: Gather all your hair at the back of your head and create a high ponytail. Secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 2: Using the VEGA I-Curl Hair Curler, create curls along the length of your ponytail.
Step 3: Next, swoop your ponytail to one side over the shoulder and create a classic loose braid.
Step 4: This is the critical bit. Pancake the braid by gently tugging at its outer sections to give an effortless and fuller look.
Step 5: Let the loose tendrils be. Gently pull out wisps of hair to fall naturally on the side. Finish off by embellishing your mane with the Zaveri Pearls Gold Tone Kundan & Red Beads Traditional Bridal Maang Tikka at the crown of your head.
Minimalist Indian Wedding Hairstyles
Now that you are well-versed in simple Indian wedding hairstyles, here are some even simpler options for the minimalist bride! Read on.
11.Bun With Minimal Flowers
Step 1: Gather all your hair at the back of your head and create a low ponytail. Secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 2: Take out sections of hair from both sides to let them hang loose. Spray these sections with the Schwarzkopf Taft Power Hairspray.
Step 3: Grab the ponytail and twist it into a bun at the nape of your neck. Secure it with Gorgio Professional U-Shaped Hair Pins to ensure proper hold.
Step 4: Add the final touch with embellishments – minimal flowers in this case. We recommend using fresh white flowers or this Barrette Flower Crystal .
Step 5: Secure your bun in place with generous spritzes of the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Sparkler Hair Styling Shine Spray for long-lasting shine.
12. Modern Sleek Bun
Step 1: Take a generous helping of the Sebastian Professional Mousse Forte and work it throughout the hair, starting at the roots to the tips.
Step 2: Gather all of your hair in a ponytail and secure it with an elastic tie.
Step 3: Start twisting your ponytail from the tip till you twist all of it. Push it inward to form an S-shaped bun and secure it in place with pins.
Step 4: Use the Streak Street Hair Finishing Gel Fly Fix Setting Stick to get that slick-back look and tame all flyaways. Wait a few minutes and spray your entire hair with the L'Oreal Paris Elnett Strong Hold Hair Spray.
13.Criss-Cross Pins
Step 1: For this simple, open-hair bridal hairstyle, start by spritzing your hair with the BBLUNT Hot Shot Heat Protection Hair Mist. Next, using a hair styling tool – like the VEGA VHSCC-01 3 In 1 Hair Styler – style the ends of your hair in waves or loose curls.
Step 2: Section out some hair on the left side and coat it with hair mousse so it’s slick.
Step 3: Tuck this section of hair behind the ear neatly and secure it with Gold-Toned Stone Embellished Bobby Pins in a criss-cross pattern.
Step 4: Spray your hair with hairspray so that your pins will not budge throughout the day. You can also use a mascara wand to set any flyaways in place.
14.Hair Chain Bling
Step 1: Comb through the lengths of your hair to ensure there are no knots. Spritz your hair with the Redken Thermal Hair Spray evenly.
Step 2: Straighten it using the Ikonic Professional Simply Straight. Remember to part your hair into sections using the Ikonic Professional Carbon Section Clips to ensure each strand is properly straightened.
Step 3: Once done, simply put on the Gold Plated Embellished Hair Chain by Panash. You can either make a ponytail at the nape of your neck or let it be open – both looks would be great for your cocktail night!
15. Princess Pearl Curls
Step 1: Style your hair in curls using the Bronson Professional Chopstick Hair Curler and set it in with the Toni&Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray.
Step 2: Simply wear the White Pearls Embellished Tiara by Panash and secure the band behind your ears with hairsprayed bobby pins.
FAQs On Wedding Hairstyles For Brides
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1. How to choose your wedding hairstyle?
Here are a few tips to consider before you choose to go ahead with a wedding hairstyle:
- Research about the hairstyle and try exploring its variations to ensure you pick one that aligns with you. You can browse through wedding hairstyles for women in magazines and on social media pages.
- Indian bridal hairstyles usually demand a lot of floral accessories, so ensure these bridal hair adornments are easily available and suit your look.
- Opt for a simple wedding hairstyle if you’ve chosen an elaborate wedding ensemble. Similarly, if you’ve chosen a simple dress, don’t be afraid to get dramatic with your hairstyle.
- Don’t forget the weather. If you are planning an outdoor summer wedding, you might want to stick to a simple bridal bun. If it’s an indoor, air-conditioned wedding, feel free to scout the latest bridal hairstyles, because the world is your oyster.
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Recommend accessories for Indian wedding hairstyles.
Here are a few accessories that complement Indian bridal hairstyles:
