Up in style

Is an updo the wedding look for you? Here’s a primer on pulling it off.

The Vibe

Is your goal vintage glamour or modern sophisticate? Try variations on poufs and high or low chignons. Prefer bohemian beauty? Think braided twists and knots of cascading curls.

According to Gina Ludwig, owner ofHairComesTheBride.com, which employs hair stylists across the country and sells coiffure accessories, undone updos with lots of soft texture are super hot right now. These popular loose looks create a whimsical, romantic vibe, added celeb stylist Remona Soleimani of Bridal Hair by Remona. Smooth, refined styles, on the other hand, have a more formal air, Soleimani said, and hair fillers or extensions can amp up the drama.

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Practical matters

If you love the textured looks, keep in mind that hair with highlights and lowlights will give more dimension to the style, said Soleimani, while monochromatic hair colors work best with sleeker hairdos.

Any type of hair looks great in an updo, said Ludwig, but if your tresses are fine or thin, updos also have the advantage of creating the effect of thicker, fuller hair that you probably couldn’t achieve if you wore your hair down. In addition, they’re equally appropriate and practical for indoor and (hot, humid, windy) outdoor events, and with proper products and pinning, you can hit the dance floor for hours without fretting about your ’do going limp.

Complete the look

Updo’s won’t obstruct any aspect of your dress, so feel free to pick an on-trend bateau neckline or glitzy back details. But if the gown is big and features lots of flourishes, stick to simpler hairstyles – you don’t want to look overdone and the point of a showstopper dress is that it’s the center of attention.

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