Whether you’re the bride-to-be prepping to say your vows or you’re a part of the bridal party, selecting the right wedding hairstyle can be tough. You want everything to look perfect for the big day, and you know these photos will become staple parts of an important photo album for decades to come. So, how do you choose the perfect look? And, how can you ensure it will last through all the photos, the ceremony and the reception (at least until you hit the dance floor)?
Finding the perfect ’do and securing it with salon hairspray will keep you looking gorgeous all day long. If you need help figuring out which hairstyle will best fit your look, your dress and your style, check out this guide to hairstyle based on your face shape.
The Best Wedding Hairstyles for Each Face Shape
Oval Face
People with oval faces tend to have defined chins and larger foreheads, creating a slightly elongated face shape — meaning your face is longer than it is wide. When looking for a hairstyle to complement your gorgeous facial features, avoid any styles that add height. This look will elongate the shape of your face even more. Instead, you want to break up your facial features with the hairstyle. For example, an updo swept to one side is the perfect look, adding a bit of volume to the side of your face and drawing attention to your chin and jawline. Avoid pulling the sides of your hair back too tight for your hairstyle. If you’re looking for other options, half-up styles and loose curls are timeless options for oval faces.
Round Face
Those with round faces tend to have full cheeks that can highlight a hairstyle beautifully. There are a number of great hairstyle options for these individuals. If you want something simple and face framing, go for a style that keeps your hair mostly down with soft curls around your face. This look works particularly well on people with round faces who also have bangs. If you want to wear your hair up in some fashion, ask your stylist for a look that will add height. This will help to lengthen your face and create a sleek look, but be sure to hold it in place with salon hairspray.
Square Face
Defined by strong angles, square faces have many traits that look great paired with a softer hairstyle. Something light and gentle can balance the strong angles typically seen on this face shape. Textured or loose curls will help those sharp angles stand out while also softening the face. For this shape, we suggest wearing your hair completely down or half-up. If you really want an updo, request a look incorporating soft face framing pieces that fall down in the front. If you have a shorter hairstyle, adding a bit of a flip towards your face is another sleek but soft look.
Rectangular Face
Similar to a square face shape, rectangular faces look — well — rectangular. The sides of the face are a bit longer and the chin tends to be more in line with the sides of your face. This face shape can rock plenty of great looks, but sleek and slicked-back styles tend to highlight the face’s natural shape and give an elegant look. There are dozens of options with a sleek look, from a sophisticated slicked-back low bun to a loose ponytail to long hair swept to one side. Avoid adding height with your hairstyle if you have this face shape.
Heart-Shaped Face
Stylists say that heart-shaped faces are often the easiest face shape to work with when trying to create a new look. This face shape is defined by a forehead and jawline that are about the same width, meeting at the chin, which tends to have a more defined point. This face shape is angular, like a square face, but those angles tend to be a bit softer. However, these defined angles make it pretty easy to find many different styles that work for this shape. Adding length is a go-to look, so consider half-up, completely down or down and side swept looks. Updos look great too with face framing pieces, but avoid any style that is very slicked back.
Diamond-Shaped Face
With a more narrow chin and a jawline and forehead of the same width, the diamond-shaped face is almost a combination of heart-shaped and square, meaning there are plenty of great potential hairstyle combos for these individuals. A style with your hair completely down can soften some of your facial angles, while an updo that adds height to the sides of your face will accentuate your cheeks.
Find Your Perfect Wedding Hairstyle
Make the big day a bit easier by planning your hairstyle ahead — then it is up to the professionals to make your ’do look exactly how you envisioned. Considering your head shape is a great way to figure out which style will look the best on your features and complement your dress just right. Don’t forget to keep the salon hair styling products on deck so that your hairstyle will stay in place long after the vows have been exchanged, the cake’s been cut and the party’s underway.
