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Things To Remember Before You Get That Final Wedding Haircut & Colour!

BY Apoorva | 27 Sep, 2023 | 5703 views | 5 min read

Multiple events at any wedding mean multiple hair dos and hairstyling. And the one thing that builds the foundation for good bridal hairstyles is a good hair colour and haircut. This will allow your hairstylists to create pretty hairstyles without using too many products and pins. This only goes to show how essential it is that your hair is the right colour and cut just before you step into wedding week. So, we made you a list of things to remember before you get that final wedding haircut and colour!

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Pick The Right Hairstylist

Always tell your bridal hairstylist about what looks you want to achieve during the wedding week and she will be able to guide you with what kind of cut and colour will suit you. It should be a two-way communication with references and photos of the look you want. You may also want to check reviews before you Some hairstylists may do the cut and colour themselves, making your life simpler!

Start Early

To achieve the perfect wedding hair colour depends on the condition of your hair and how long you have till your D-day, but the key is to plan ahead. If you have severely damaged hair, you may need a whole year of rehab to get your hair to a beautiful, flawless, and healthy look. If your hair is in good shape and condition, 5-6 months is good enough to first visit a hairstylist.

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Use References And Pictures

What is the WMG bridal hairstyle gallery for? This can be a huge help as then the stylist can envision what you want. Do bear in mind that the same look may not suit your skin tone or face cut but at least they will get a direction. Since hair colour is so personal and subjective, a shade of brown, blonde or caramel can have a million different versions.

Picking The Right Colour

It’s not uncommon for a lot of makeup artists and hairstylists to recommend brides to go light as the curls and twists in your hair tend to stand out when it has highlights in it and makes an impact in your pictures as well, thanks to the colour play. However, lighter shades of brown and blonde may not be for everybody so pick colours that you are comfortable with. It’s your wedding and you should be completely ok with how you look!

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Consider Your Wedding Events and Outfits

If you are planning an intricate braid, lighter hair colors work better. If you have a red lehenga, you may not want something too jarring like a global blonde. With our black hair, only the silhouette or shape of an intricate hairdo can be seen, and the details will be barely visible, especially in pictures.

Don’t Do Something Drastic

Weddings are all about being new, but opting for blue highlights may just be bordering over drastic. Wedding planning can get emotional so you may just do something that you have never done because of your mood swings so bear that in mind. You don’t want to damage your hair with re-colouring!

Maintenance Is Key!

Even if you get your hair colour and cut from the best salons, maintaining it with good products is essential. Ask your hairstylist what are the best products to maintain the colour done or to keep the hair soft and silky and you should be good!

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Consider Your Hair Type Before Your Final Cut And Colour

A hairdo may look stunning on styled hair but if your hair is naturally curly, opt for a hairdo that will accentuate that. You may have seen balayage on straight hair but it will look drastically different on curly hair so make sure that you consider your hair type before option for any particular hair colour or treatment. Just like short haircut wedding styles won’t look good on someone with waist length hair, your wedding haircut should go with your hair type!

Colour Colour Which Colour Do You Want?

Browns of all shades go well with Indian skin so opt for a colour that goes with your skin tone. Gold highlights are a safe bet too. We personally love Balayage, a colouring technique that is a deeper way to add highlights which gives your hair an illusion of thicker locks. Also, balayage looks great in wedding pictures adding just the best volume and lighting to your hair.

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Colour And Cut On Time!

Hair colour needs at least a week to settle in and so does your hair cut, so 10-15 days prior to your first event, go for your final haircut and colour.

More Tips To Flaunt Those Tresses!

  • Do a clear gloss every two months to keep your hair shiny and healthy.
  • If you're going for a full head of colour, do it a week before the big day. If you have to do it earlier, go for a balayage effect or highlights so the regrowth looks more natural.
  • Do opt for conditioning treatments before you colour your hair
  • Be honest with your stylist about your hair colouring history or even if you apply Mehendi
  • Run your hair colour plan by someone. A second perspective will help!
  • If you do decide to do something big, like global blonde, go gradually instead of trying to do it all at once
  • Include nutritious foods like dry fruits, avocados, fish, fresh vegetables and lots of water to your diet at least 6 months prior.

Check out Tips And Tricks To Plan Your Wedding Hairstyle, Well In Advance! You Won't Be Disappointed Later.

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