Updo Wedding Hairstyles

Wedding Hair Accessories Q&A

How Do I Match my Headpiece to my Dress?

How Do I Choose A cap or hat with my veil?

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By Bobette Kyle-Wagner

Choose a subtle headpiece that complements your dress and jewelry . Consider a headband tor choose a comb decorated with pearls. You can wear a strand of small crystals or pearls through your hair.

For Hair jewelry, Try twists of pearls, rhinestones, or crystals. You can easily make hair jewelry yourself with craft or jewelry supplied.

For a sleek look, try a Juliet cap to anchor your veil. You could wear a birdcage veil under a hat. Bridal hats range from very small to floppy and large-rimmed.

Bobette Kyle-Wagner is publisher at http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com -- a Website helping engaged couples get the most use from Internet wedding resources. The site includes online wedding tips, original articles, and tutorials. Read more about wedding headpieces at: http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com/headpieces

Do it Yourself: A variation of hair updos is the half up/half down hairstyle

It can be stunning with on the wedding day or sexy for a night on the town. If you have fine hair that doesn't hold a style well, it's best to use plenty of gel, holding spray, and bobby pins.

To start, brush out all tangles and knots. Next, create sections of about 1-2” thickness and straightened them with a flat iron. After the hair cools, use the the tail of a rattail comb to create a side part extending from the front of the hairline to about 2 inches from the crown.

Brush the hair from the part to the hairline’s opposite side. Pull the new section that has been created behind the ear. Use her hands and a paddle brush to smooth the hair.

Clip the hair behind the ear temporarily. Pull out one strand from near the eyebrow to create an accent piece. You can leave it straight or curl it slightly.

Brush the other side of the hair until it is smooth. Brush it behind the other ear and clip it temporarily.

Separate hair equally into bottom and top sections. Pull the bottom portion into a loose ponytail to keep it out of the way.

Brush one of the top sections toward the middle of the back the head and roll it into a fairly flat and horizontal hair roll. Pin it against the scalp. Add a light gel or a setting lotion to each section of the hair at this point.

Repeat with the other top section It is important to be sure to slightly overlap the first section that was rolled. The second roll needs to be pinned in a fashion that hides the first roll. Next, spray the entire area with hairspray.

You can add a large decorative clip, a flower, or other hair accessory

The sections that were being temporarily held in loose ponytails can then be let out. Use a curling iron can to create a soft bend in the ends of the hair and use hair spay again. For more information, visit http://www.allupdos.com.

As Economy Struggles

Updos Gain Popularity

Hair styling is literally on the rise. As the economy struggles to recover, fashion-forward clients are are asking for updos. By turning to hair as an accessory, women are discovering how to freshen their party and wedding season wardrobe without breaking the bank.

A gorgeous updo lends a new perspective to that little black dress. It urges the eye upward and makes hair the focal point of an outfit," said Brandon Wagner, creative director of Tribeca ColorSalon in South Tampa.

For a look that exudes refined elegance, Wagner recommends a popular style, such as the classic chignon.

The Classic Chignon For the Wedding Day

A bridal updo with Flowers is another classic look. It can work for everyone from the flower girl to the mother of the bride

Should I Try a Wedding Updo Wtih Flowers?

This is a hairpiece from the Jessica Simpson Collection!!

A Guide to the

Mother of the Bride Updo

The mother of the bride should look elegant and sophisticated on her daughter's wedding day. Her wedding updo hairstyle should not be so elaborate that it steals the spotlight from the bride. That doesn't mean that she can't look gorgeous with a beautiful style. Most of the photos on this page are sleek and elegant enough for the mother of the bride. Just avoid the ones with that include rhinestone crowns or a a lot of really big hair accessories.