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By Renee Lee, CTW Features
Hot and humid weather rarely play well with hair. But even
for brides getting married in the summer, you should never
worry about having a bad hair day on your wedding day.
For an effortless, stunning look, try these 7 summer styles
on for size.
1. LOOSE PINNED CURL UPDO
Updos are a classic style perfect for the summer, allowing
brides to keep their hair out of the way. Put a modern spin
on the traditional ‘do with soft, bouncy curls, looped into
intricate twists to add interest, all with touchable piece-y
texture and loose strands for that perfectly undone look.
The look works best for medium to long layered hair that’s
normal to thick in texture, and can be tweaked to match
any venue, from a rustic barn to a elegant ballroom.
2. HIGH, BRAIDED BUN
What could be better for keeping hair at bay than a high
bun? While low buns are often more popular for special
events, the high bun deserves a second look — it’s both
pretty and practical. Add soft, curly texture throughout and
finish the bun with a chunky braid to add a modern touch.
The bold ballerina look is best suited for brides with long
hair with little to no layers.
3. GATHERED ‘V’ CURLS
An updo may be more practical in warm weather, but if
you’re the bride who wants to show off long hair, consider
gathering your curls into a tousled “V” shape.
The style works particularly well with gowns
with plunging backs and can be done with
curly, wavy, or straight hair. It can also be used
with hair combs, individual sprigs of flowers,
hair vines, or braids. It’s that “perfect happy
medium” since hair is securely pinned in place
similar to an updo while still allowing a bride to flaunt
long locks.
4. LOW, UNDONE CHIGNON
It can be a bit more difficult for brides with shorter hair
or long bobs to find unique wedding day looks, but a low,
undone chignon bun is beautiful and modern solution.
Short-to-medium-length hair creates the perfect size chi-
gnon at the nape of the neck. To make an extra summery
statement, consider asking your stylist if they can weave
flowers into your look, perhaps using ones similar to those
in your bridal bouquet.
5. WAVES WITH HAIR JEWELRY
For those of us with naturally straight hair, hot weather
can actually give hair that extra bit of oomph. Brides with
naturally straight or slightly wavy hair will stun with
beachy waves.
To turn the style from pretty to jaw dropping, add in vine-
like hair jewelry woven throughout the waves. Make sure
you have your hair jewelry at the time of your bridal trial
so you can be sure the blingy look will work with the style
you’re envisioning.
6.ELEGANTSIDESWEEP
This elegant look features
side-swept hair with pinned
big barrel curls and is super
on trend with a deep
side part.
The modern, yet timeless look is perfect for the warm,
humid weather because it allows the bride to have an
effortless look that keeps all your hair off your neck.
7. WEAVED BUN
For a trendy spin on a traditional bun, try a style with a
deep side part and pieces of hair interlaced throughout
the bun to create a weave effect. There’s a soft, natural flair
to the look and it goes well with any hair accessory, be it a
crystal comb or headpiece. Again, hair is off the bride’s neck
and, thanks to bobby pins hidden under the intricate loops,
it’s a style that will last all night long.
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Stunning & Simple Hairstyles
for Summer Brides
Beat the summer heat and humidity with these trendy
wedding-worthy hairdos