Congratulations, you’re tying the knot! Now it’s time to prepare for your big day. Here’s a checklist of things to consider:
- Confirm the date
- Book your venue
- Find your dream dress
- Arrange your makeup
But what about your hair?
Many brides reach out to me as soon as the proposal happens, immediately thinking about growing their hair. They often seek a hairstylist and book a trial a few months before the wedding. I always recommend speaking to your bridal hair expert as soon as you have your wedding date booked, especially if you plan to grow your hair for a particular look.
Your bridal hair expert should help you organise a hair journey and create a hair care schedule for you. It’s important to remember that simply letting your hair grow without focusing on its health may not yield the best results. As a bridal hair expert, I believe it’s better to work with a shorter, healthy hair canvas than a long, brittle, unhealthy one.
I suggest discussing hair care with your hairstylist while you’re growing it. Here are my top tips for promoting healthy hair growth:
- Hair Vitamins: I recommend using Biotin for effective hair growth.
- Regular Trims: Schedule trims every 8-10 weeks to maintain hair health while allowing growth.
- Professional Olaplex Treatments: These salon treatments differ from those available for home use; they can be used as a stand-alone treatment or added to your colour service.
- Home Hair Conditioner Mask: I particularly love Wella hair masks; they offer deep conditioning, are nourishing, and smell great!
- Heat Protector: Always use a heat protector when blow-drying or using heat styling tools. I recommend Sebastian heat protector – it creates a great barrier against heat and smells like watermelon!
I find that about 90% of models, celebrities, and brides I work with use some form of hair addition or extension, whether wearing their hair down or in an updo. Clip-in extensions are an excellent way to achieve extra length and volume for many hairstyles. Plus, you can keep these extensions after your wedding day for future use!
I’m a big fan of Foxy Locks. I met Imogen a few years ago when I styled her hair using her extensions. The quality is fantastic; the clips are discreet and easy to apply, and the hair is ethically sourced.
Foxy Locks supply Luxury Clip-ins and Tape Extensions, all 100% Remy human hair that are designed to blend seamlessly, hold beautifully and look flawless on camera.
Adding hair extensions can create that extra dimension and wow factor for your hairstyle.