I sometimes find it a waste when brides opt to hide their long, gorgeous locks in a tight wedding updo. Though it’s a traditional look that withstands the ebb and flow of trends, wedding hairstyles for long hair
shouldn’t be limited to buns or chignons, especially when your hair is
the envy of all the girls. On the other hand, I can understand why many
brides-to-be think twice about wearing their hair down
on their big day. Weddings happen once in a lifetime, and you may as
well commemorate it by looking more polished and put-together than
usual. But if you’re not entirely sold on the idea of an up-do either,
half-up half-down wedding hairstyles
give you the best of both worlds. The loose bottom half lets you show
off your locks, while the pulled back upper half frames your face
beautifully and allows you to have fun with your earrings. Take your cue
from these half up-dos spotted on the red carpet.
Diana Agron is a vision with soft waves cascading down her shoulders.
Her hair is gently parted to one side, braided, then secured at the
back.
Taylor Swift’s romantic curls are very popular among brides, not only
because it looks utterly romantic, but because large curls are perfect
for humid tropical weddings. To get this look, Taylor’s blonde hair was
curled with a curling iron, and each lock was carefully separated by
hand. The hair is then pulled into a ponytail then pinned into a loose
ball, with large chunks of hair left loose in front.
Not all half-up half-down hairstyles involve curls or waves. Nicole
Kidman looks polished and chic with lots of volume on her straight hair.
Do as she did and have the top part of your hair pinned back back to
show your glowing face and stunning wedding jewelry.
Jennifer Garner’s ‘do is another great example of a half up-do with
straight hair. I love the way her dangling earrings frame her face!
Reese Witherspoon sports a glamorous 60s-style half up-do at the 2011
Oscars. To achieve this look, her hair was blow-dried with a barrel
brush and coated with a volumizer. A sparkly headband serves as the
perfect finishing touch.
Which celebrity rocked your favorite look? Would you wear a half-up half-down hairstyle at your wedding?