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Wedding braids, your way

Updos, crowns and half-up styles for brides and wedding guests. See each look from the front and back and pick the ones to take to your hair trial.

My hair trial shortlist

Find your favourite

Low bun with side braids and pearls, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back.

Low braided bun

Side braids meet in a low bun. A small pearl detail follows the shape of the updo.

At the trial: choose the volume at the nape and the position of the accessory.

Crown braid in dark hair with small gold accents, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back.

Braided crown

The braid wraps around the head, leaving the nape clear. Two small gold accents finish the back.

At the trial: check how the braid can be finished with your hair length and texture.

Low braided ponytail with a rose ribbon, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back above a burgundy dress.

Braided ponytail with a ribbon

The braid falls from the nape, showing off the length. A soft rose ribbon keeps the embellishment in one place.

At the trial: agree on the finished length and whether you want a smooth front or loose face-framing strands.

Half-up side braids with chestnut waves and a gold clip, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back.

Braided half-up waves

Two side braids meet above the waves. The hair clip sits at the back while the remaining hair falls loose.

At the trial: bring the clip you plan to wear and decide how much hair to take away from your face.

Knotless braids gathered into a low bun with three pearls, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back.

Knotless braids in a low bun

Already installed braids form a full low bun at the nape. Three pearls add a special-occasion detail.

At the trial: adapt the bun's size to the weight of your braids without pulling at the roots.

Half-up box braids with two gold cuffs, shown from a front three-quarter angle and the back above a green dress.

Half-up box braids

The sides meet at the back while the lengths remain loose. Two gold cuffs accent the gathered braids.

At the trial: choose which braids to leave around your face and check that the fastening feels comfortable.

My hair trial shortlist

Choose the hairstyles you like to compare them here.

    The photo is your starting point

    Bring your hair accessory and a photo of your neckline to the trial. Check the side and back views before deciding.

    If you are styling the hair, agree on height, volume and whether added hair is needed. Adapt the reference to each person's hair.

    An updo should not hurt. If it pulls or feels uncomfortable, loosen it or change the way it is secured.

    References

    Braided wedding hairstyles · VersaStyleHairstyle tension · American Academy of Dermatology
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