The 2024 wedding season is here and it’s time for brides, bridesmaids, and wedding guests alike to start planning their hairstyles! This year’s hottest trends combine classic elegance with modern twists. Whether you’re the blushing bride or attending your best friend’s big day, your hairstyle sets the tone for your overall wedding day look.
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the must-have hairstyles that are perfect for all of the special events leading up to the main affair. Read on for gorgeous inspiration, pro stylist tips, and ideas for accessorizing your dream wedding hairstyle!
Bridal Hairstyle Trends
Your wedding day is the ultimate glam event! As the star of the show, all eyes will be on you from the moment you walk down the aisle. Finding the perfect bridal hairstyle is key to feeling confident, elegant and picture-perfect as you capture memories to treasure for a lifetime.
The Classic Chignon Bun
A chic, neat chignon bun pulls the look together for a timeless bride. This iconic low bun works beautifully with strapless or off-the-shoulder gowns, showcasing elegant shoulders and necklines.
- Ask your stylist to smoothly sweep hair back into a low bun or knot at the nape of your neck
- For added allure, leave out a few curled tendrils to softly frame your face
- Look fantastic from all angles by keeping your chignon bun symmetrical and tidy
Braided Low Bun or Chignon
For a modern, romantic spin on the classic bun, add intricate braiding details. With limitless options for creative plaits and patterns, the styling options are endless!
- Showcase your unique style with chunky fishtail braids, delicate lace-look Dutch braids or decorative ribbon weaving
- Softer, loose braids look whimsical and dream-like, perfect for boho or outdoor weddings
- For a sleek look, opt for neatly smoothed braids secured into a stylish, low chignon
Half Up-Styles
Half up-styles are having a major moment this wedding season! These looks provide the best of both worlds, letting you flaunt gorgeous loose locks while pulling back some hair for added elegance.
- Show off beautiful balayage, ombre, or highlighted tresses with a half updo like a low ponytail or twisted chignon
- Add visual interest by leaving out defined curls or face-framing tendrils
- Incorporate delicate hair accessories like floral pins or dainty pearl combs
Hairstyles for Bridesmaids
Set the tone for the whole bridal squad by rocking a show-stopping hairstyle that matches the bride’s vision. Whether perfectly coiffed curls or an intricate updo, bridesmaids’ styles should feel glam yet not overshadow the main attraction.
Sculpted Updos
Structured updos add loads of visual appeal while keeping hair neatly off the face. Twist, pin and spray sleek sections into place for a smooth finished look.
- Show off the gorgeous lines of your updo by opting for a strapless or off-the-shoulder bridesmaid dress style
- Incorporate braids across the crown or weaving into your twist for extra dimension
- Play with heights and shapes – silhouette variety throughout the bridal party makes for killer photos!
Boho Braid Crowns
Channel free-spirited bohemian vibes with an ornate braided crown circling the crown of your head. Enhance the dreamy style even more by leaving lower lengths in touchable, textured curls or waves.
- For a whimsical woodland or garden theme, incorporate small wildflowers into your crown braid
- Pair with delicate jewelry like gemstone stud earrings that won’t compete with intricate plaits
- Finish with hairspray for polished style longevity all day and night
medium hair Styles
Simple yet sophisticated half updos work beautifully for bridesmaids. Pulling back only the top section of hair allows the rest to flow freely down the shoulders or back.
- Accent with a sparkling hair clip or brightly colored ribbon at the base of your half up style
- For volume boost at the crown, backcomb and spray the base of your half up hair
- Rock face-framing tendrils left out around your face to complement your features
Guest Hairstyles
If you received one of those precious gilded invitations in your mailbox, that means it’s time to party! As a wedding guest, you can be more adventurous with your hairstyle than the bridal party. Trendy cuts and colors are fair game at a wedding if you want to make a style statement!
Textured Bobs
Short bobs are a huge trend this year, bringing movement and dimension with stacked layers cut to enhance the texture. Shake up your standard styles by sweeping bangs to the side and showing off a striking new A-line cut!
- Ruffle precision-cut cropped bobs into fluffy texture with sea salt spray
- Accentuate stacked layers with an all-over color process like balayage highlights
- Accessorize slicked side-parted bobs with a sparkling bobby pin or sleek headband
Braided Upstyles
Structured braided updos blend elegance and modern edge for wedding guests aiming for an unexpected style statement. Intricate woven details let you play up unique personality as a guest.
- Interlace tiny micro-braids into a sleek knot shape at the nape of neck, leaving ends loose for a stylish touch
- For drama, sweep sides or bangs of your long hair into a side-swept halo braid look
- Finish polished braided styles with medium-hold hairspray for staying power
Low Ballerina Bun
The ballerina bun strikes an ideal balance between casual and formal. Pulling longer hair back into a low bun helps showcase fancy earrings that complement your wedding guest dress or jumpsuit. And styling with an intentional “messy” technique instead of sleek lines gives the look a carefree vibe. Use your fingers to sweep up hair at nape of neck, allowing ends to gracefully fall out in loose, face-framing pieces for a soft effect. Then wrap hair elastic snugly 3 times to ensure hold throughout the festivities. Insert bobby pins only where needed for extra security. Finish with flexible hold hair spray for touchable yet lasting shine and flexible movement.
No matter if you’ll be saying “I do” or dancing the night away in celebration this wedding season, one of these gorgeous hairstyles is sure to make you look and feel amazing! I hope these trending styles give every bride and wedding guest confidence to have fun, dance like no one’s watching, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Thanks so much for reading my latest hairstyle blog post. Please let me know in the comments if you have any other questions and I’ll do my very best to help! Wishing everyone gorgeous hair days ahead!
