You’ve decided on the dresses your wedding party will wear, and now it’s time to figure out their beauty looks. While the best bridesmaid hairstyles should obviously complement whatever they will be wearing—as well as the wedding’s overall style—every bridesmaid need not wear the exact same hairstyle. In fact, it’s much better if each bridesmaid’s hairstyle suits their individual features instead of adhering to a single, matchy-matchy look. After all, there is nothing more radiant and gorgeous than someone who feels great.
To that end, it is a good idea to brainstorm and discuss a few options ahead of the big day to make sure everyone is comfortable and that each look is cohesive with the overall wedding aesthetic. To help, we’ve gathered some of the best bridesmaid hairstyles that are sure to suit their hair texture and their wedding day wardrobe. Read on for ideas and inspiration.
Slicked-back updo
Keep things uniform among your wedding party with slicked-back buns and ponytails, like the bridesmaids at Nadine Ijewere’s wedding. A bit of hair product will reduce flyaways, ensuring your wedding party looks put-together from the ceremony to late-night.
Loose waves
Soft loose curls and waves lend a romantic vibe to your bridesmaids’ beauty look and work well for a garden wedding aesthetic. To ensure the style stays polished, use a wide-barreled curling iron to create the waves and seal with lightweight hairspray.
Braided updo with florals
For a whimsical beauty look, try incorporating braids into an updo and secure a few on-palette florals, as seen at Tatiana de Pahlen’s wedding. While this style is easier to do on longer lengths, bridesmaids with shorter hair can weave small braids into a petite bun. Since this style is more advanced, it’s best to choose only if you are planning to have a professional hair stylist for the big day.
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If a bridesmaid in your wedding party has a cropped style, it can absolutely be styled for the celebration. Try this slicked-down look by applying gel for a cool party look.
Piece-y updo with flower crown
If your wedding party is donning flower crowns, tailor the look with a relaxed updo. Let front pieces hang loose for a less-fussy, feel.
Elegant chignon
A chignon never goes out of style for a wedding day; this look is the perfect wedding hairstyle to elevate a bridesmaid’s look for formal weddings. Let few pieces peek out for a relaxed chignon, as seen at Nicole Wong’s Chinatown wedding.
Bubble pony
Add some intrigue to a classic ponytail hairstyle with some strategically placed hair ties for a bubble ponytail look.
Long braids
Long, braided hair is a ready-made bridal look that can be worn loose and flowing, as seen at Asiah James’ wedding.
Hollywood waves
Old Hollywood-inspired waves enhance the glamor of bridesmaids at a formal affair. At Emily Caro’s wedding, the bridesmaids emphasized volume with deep side-parts for an extra vintage touch.
Tucked-back
If a bridesmaid wants to wear their hair down, make the look slightly more polished by tucking back the front and bangs. Start with a blowout, then pin the front pieces of hair back behind the ears to keep hair secure throughout the wedding.
Sleek and straight
No need to make things too elaborate for your bridesmaids’ beauty look; when everyone in your wedding party leaves their hair down it exudes a relaxed style. To add polish, do a simple blowout and use serum for shine.
Half-up, half-down
A half-up, half-down hairstyle is the perfect in-between look that can keep hair off the face for all those wedding photos but still radiate romance, as exemplified by the bridesmaid at Sydney Watters’ wedding. Best of all, this style can be done on a number of hair textures, lengths, and types.
Hair bows
While bridesmaid dress selection is important, don’t forget about hair accessories. Securing back in a ponytail, updo, or half-up style with a hair bow can bring a sweet touch to the vibe.
Braided chignon
A classic chignon with a twist. While this style appears elaborate and elevated, it’s actually quite easy to create for your wedding party: simply braid and twirl into a chignon, as Nicole Richie did at the wedding of her sister Sofia.
Top-knot bun
When placed high on the crown in the form of a top knot, a twisted bun is anything but boring. Not to mention, this look will stay put during less-than-ideal weather—or better yet, after a long night of dancing—with the help of a few bobby pins.
Au natural
There’s truly nothing more chic than embracing natural texture, volume, and length.
