Summer Wedding Hairstyle Ideas

There is nothing more beautiful than naturally flowing hair. On a summer day, it gives a breath of fresh air and simple elegance. Having your hair look and flow naturally doesn't mean you can't (or don't need to) use styling products and tools though. The following hairstyles include tips and tricks for you to have lustrous locks on your wedding day:

1. Soft waves. Soft waves give off that down-to-earth, fun-loving vibe, which provides a great yet gentle contrast to the classic elegance of your wedding dress. Whether you are a blond or a brunette or have highlights, this style will work for you if you have medium-length to long hair. Depending on the oiliness of your scalp, you might want to wash your hair the night before (for normal to dry hair) or the day of (oily hair) your wedding . For this style, you will need a one-inch flat iron. Flat irons give your hair a more "boxy" curl compared to the twirls from a curling iron. Don't let the word "boxy" scare you; it basically just means that your curls or waves will look more natural. Consider your dress when deciding whether to have more or less waves. Either way, you can check out this video for a visual guide on how to curl your hair using a flat iron: How to Curl Hair with a Flat Iron. If you don't have a flat iron, visit Folica for a wide selection of irons.

2. Sleek, straight hair. For shorter hair (also medium-length to long hair), nothing is sexier and more elegant than a sleek and shiny hairstyle. To make this hairstyle easier to achieve, you have to shampoo and condition your hair with the right products. Bain de Terre has an anti-frizz line that works perfectly in managing frizzy hair. Blowdry your hair. Once your hair is dry, run a flat iron through your hair to get rid of any frizz and give it some shine.

3. Flowers or small crystals in your hair. This is another subtle yet elegant hairstyle you can wear on your wedding day. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, or curly, small flowers or crystals will dress your hair up while it's down. After letting your hair dry naturally, take up a section of your hair at the side and pin it right above your ear, do the same for the other side. You can twist these sections before pinning them to add some style. Once these sections are secure, you can add small flowers or crystals along the sections to frame your flowing hair. Claire's is a good source for these crystals, like these featured here.

4. A more trendy (but still natural-looking) hairstyle that is popular these days is having a bump near the crown of your head. To do this, there is a handy accessory called Bumpit, which you can get from this web site. You can shampoo and condition your hair as suggested in Hairstyle #4 and then proceed to use the Bumpit where you want some lift in your hair. You can visit this gallery for more styling ideas: Gallery. You can also find detailed instructions on their web site.