Wedding season is not just coming – it’s here! And that means you have some major fashion moments coming up on your calendar. Bridesmaids deserve to showcase their VIP wedding party status with a fabulous hairstyle that everyone will love! With so many chic and trendy options for bridesmaid hair ideas, there is plenty to choose from to ensure your right-hand women feel beautiful on your special day.
Once you’ve determined the style of your bridesmaid’s dresses and accessories, it’s time to strategise their hairstyle. When deciding on the perfect bridesmaids hairstyle, consider a look that complements their hair length, texture, and color. Stick to effortlessness, ease, or edge for a look that’s beyond your classic chignon. Read on to find inspiration for your bridesmaid’s hairstyles this wedding season!
1. Braided Chignon Bun
An oldie but a goodie! Try a structured chignon bun to keep your head-to-toe look sophisticated rather than over styled. Classic, elegant, and romantic. This braided high bun is as chic as can be – especially when paired with some statement earrings to complete the look.
2. Low ponytail
Your bridesmaids won’t have a lot of time to get ready on the morning of the wedding. So, we’re all about getting as much style as you can with little effort. Exhibit A: This low ponytail is the kind of hairstyle you could wear on the alter with your girlfriends. Secure with a pretty pin to give it some added glamour.
3. Mermaid Waves
Mermaid waves don’t just belong on the beach, people! It’s a great way to add some texture and volume to naturally straight hair. Choose this look to complement super-formal styles that may need a youthful counterbalance. A center part frames the face and a little added height lengthens the neck. Pro tip: ask your stylist for a generous dose of texturising spray to give your waves some extra movement.
4. Fringe Moment
If the 90s taught us anything it’s that face framing bangs make for an easy but chic hairstyle. This look is all about showcasing those signature bangs. Slick your hair into a high bun and leave two face-framing pieces hanging in the front. The result? A very glamorous bun that is majorly Insta-worthy.
5. Bardot Barbie
When deciding on the perfect hairstyle for your bridesmaids, consider a look that complements their hair texture, length, and colour. If your bridesmaids have long, luscious locks with plenty of volume, then a high ponytail is the perfect style. A sleek ponytail will frame the face and show off their killer hair and gorgeous neckline. You can opt to leave one front piece hanging down to give it a casual yet sophisticated vibe.
6. Put a Pin in It
Listen, no one here is questioning Chanel, and that includes this playful pin-up hairstyle. Dress up any look with some loving hair pins that will give an elegant yet rocker-chic vibe. Sweep and part your hair (on your good side, of course) and secure it in place with some exposed bobby pins or stacked clips.
7. Ponytwist
If you want a fun twist (literally) on the sleek ponytail style, try something more architectural – especially if the bridesmaids’ dresses are minimal and clean. The ‘knot so pony’ is the perfect elegant look with a hint of modernity for any fashionable event. You can ask your stylist to straighten the bangs framing your face for a clean, sharp finish.
8. Cuffing season
A modern, sculptural look that will flawlessly accent any simple bridesmaids dress. This is the perfect way to put together a look if you’re in a time crunch. Dress up your top knot or ponytail with a chic cuff holder and move aside for the bride! We recommend going for heavy metal when accessorizing a minimal sheath or a structural column gown.
9. The New Half-Up
The half-up hairstyle got a cool new makeover this season. Channel Hollywood glam with this high half ponytail. This style works well with a plunging neckline as it creates length and draws the eye vertically for an elongated look that you’ll love in photos. The key is to ask your stylist for the right mouse to hold your waves together all night long without falling flat. Our favourite? Oribe’s Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse.
10. Tousled Chignon
All hail the classics! A tousled chignon is the ultimate bridesmaids hair – without feeling cliché or overly romantic. The artfully draped up do is the epitome of elegance and lends a laid-back effortlessness to formal attire. Let the whispy strands fall out to frame the face to keep the look more lowkey.
11. Spring Awakening
Leave it to a Spring wedding for the freshest way to don a flower crown. This effortless moment has definitely hit that sweet spot between textural and glam. Keep your waves fresh from the ceremony to the after-party by asking your stylist to use a styling cream that will tame frizz and keep your hair from falling flat.
12. Retro Glam
How fun and retro does this modern updo look? The only thing better than one bun, is three of them! To complete the look, ask your stylist to slick the tendrils from your buns to give them that ~edge~. Oh, and grab yourself some Doc Martens while you’re at it.
13. Reverse Royal
What better way to compliment your princess bride than with a reverse crown? Accent easy all-down looks with this hair accessory that feels part regal and part red carpet. Throw tradition out the window with this formal look that will pair well with black-tie attire – sheer genius.
14. Braided Crown
Want to mix things up? A half up braided hairstyle will feel fresh and effortless, while serving as the perfect frame for the face. Opt for this undeniably sophisticated style when accenting anything floral, draped or tulle. The best part of this no muss, no fuss hair? It shows off your makeup, lasts all night, and requires minimal touchups.
15. Petite Blooms
Just when you thought we couldn’t possibly innovate florals again, we tapped this scattered look for something that’s less structured and more carefree. Channel your inner flower child with a chic, springtime look that is as romantic as it is bohemian. Scatter some floral hair pins to achieve this style without using fresh flowers.
16. Bow Down
This might be one of our favourite romantic looks of all time – a voluminous blowout capped off with a simple yet impactful bow. Perfect when paired with tulle gowns, off shoulder necklines and corseted bodices for a look that feels straight-out of a fairy tale.
Share this article