20 Wedding Guest Hairstyles To Try Now
Yes, you’ll be the chicest attendee.
Let’s face it: Sometimes, attending weddings can be stressful. Whether it's in the thick of a standard wedding season, where you're attending two a month or more, or whether you're planning for the first you'll attend post-COVID restrictions. We get it; you’ve got to put together a whole look on par with that of bridesmaids and the guest list, even though you’re just a (valued) guest. You don't have a sense of the wedding's look and feel, save for the couple's wedding website, and the attire listed on the invitation. How are you to know which hairstyle will best match your look and the setting? Or, how much volume is too much volume? Lucky for you, celebrity hairstylists (and we at BAZAAR Bride) are here to give you answers.
“It’s not often you can dress up and put your hair into an elaborate updo,” explains Ryan Richman, a celebrity hairstylist who works with stars like Sarah Hyland, Alexa Demi, Madelaine Petsch, and more. “Weddings are a special occasion where you get to bump your glam and style up a notch. Longer, more volume, cool updos, and elaborate hair accessories are all appropriate at weddings,” affirms Richman.
If all this talk of wedding hairstyles sounds super fun to you—have fun and go big. But, if you’re still stuck on where to go with your wedding guest look, there are a few pointers to keep in mind. “First, have an idea of what style of wedding you’re attending,” Richman explains. “For a casual daytime wedding, you may not want an intricate updo. Pick a style that isn’t outside of your comfort zone; if you’re not used to wearing your hair up or don’t like your hair up—choose a different style.” Whatever you feel fits the occasion and works for your personal comfort level and style should be the look you choose to go for.
You are likely going to need some tools and products to execute your style of choice. "One of the most important items you’ll want in your repertoire is a great hairspray that moves well," says Bryce Scarlett, Moroccanoil celebrity hairstylist for Brie Larson, Margot Robbie, Miley Cryus, and more. “Even if your hair is clean, spray some dry shampoo at your roots before you style, in case you break a sweat dancing. Also, a travel size product for your purse is a great call for touch-ups at the wedding itself.” As for visuals to show a hairstylist or to base your self-styling on, keep reading for the best wedding guest hairstyles to wear in 2021 and beyond.
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby is a writer and editor based in New York.
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