7 Wedding Hairstyles For Black Women That Are Anything But Boring

I hear wedding bells! Wait, what about the something borrowed and something blue? Oh, and don’t forget about the hairdo! Honestly, there’s absolutely no way around it; you have to have the right hairstyle to complete your perfect wedding day look. From traditional to trendy, these seven gorgeous wedding hairstyles for black women are sure to complement a beautiful wedding party and a breath taking bride!

SIDE SWEPT UPDO

This side swept updo is simple, but has a touch of pizzazz. It is a style that’s ideal for the bride with a veil to be uncovered. The comb of the veil would be very easy to place being that the top of the hair is smoothed down. Your guests will love the back of your hair with its’ perfectly pinned and tossled look as you walk past them down the aisle!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & conditioned, distribute a dime size drop of the GS Grape Seed Oil throughout the hair and proceed to blow-dry.
2. After hair is dried, continue to curl the hair in big barrel size curls. Take chunky sections of the hair to curl and pin curl as you go to preserve the curl. (Make sure to curl the front in the direction you desire to style it.)
3. Once the hair is curled, release the pins and begin to smooth the edges and top of the hair. Take the front and style it as desired (bangs optional). Begin smoothing the hair toward the back right side and secure it with pins.
4. Now get creative! Spray a light mist of the Joicos’ Holding Spray, then take sections of the remaining curled hair, smooth it, then reroll it with you fingers to sculpt and pin until you get your finished look! For added shine, finish the look with a mist of Finishing Spray.

SIDE SWEPT UPDO II

How adorable is this updo?! Take the seductive approach with the heavy swoop bang in the front. Instead of the traditional veil, try a hair jewel or tiara to complement the look!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & conditioned, proceed sectioning off a horseshoe size area from brow to brow and from the front of the hairline to the middle section of the head. Distribute some of the Foam throughout the hair, then roll and set this section with 1 ½ size rollers.
2. After the top of hair is rolled, continue to mold the remaining section toward the center of the head similar to a Mohawk.  Roll and set the remaining section in the center and proceed to dryer for 45-60mn.
3. Once the hair is dry, release the rollers and smooth the edges of the hair toward the center. Make sure that it’s as smooth as possible. Continue to braid the hair toward the top section. Once the braid is finished, refine and smooth the braid using pins where necessary.
4. Take the remaining top section and part out a bang area. Shape that section into a seductive swoop.
5. Now get creative! Take the remaining curled hair and gently pull apart the top curls with your fingers to sculpt and pin until you get you perfectly fit the face for the style. Finish the look with a mist of Finishing Spray for added shine!

THE PLAYFUL BOBBED BRIDE

How can you not fall in love with these playful curls? Styled into a sexy cascade draping the shoulders, the side swept bangs makes this style look even more romantic!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & conditioned, proceed sectioning off a horseshoe size area from brow to brow and from the front of the hairline to the middle section of the head. Distribute some of the Kercare Foam throughout the hair, then roll and set this section with 1 ½ size rollers.
2. After the top of hair is rolled, continue to mold the remaining section toward the center of the head similar to a Mohawk.  Roll and set the remaining section in the center and proceed to dryer for 45-60mn.
3. Once the hair is dry, release the rollers and smooth the edges of the hair toward the center. Make sure that it’s as smooth as possible. Continue to braid the hair toward the top section. Once the braid is finished, refine and smooth the braid using pins where necessary.
4. Take the remaining top section and part out a bang area. Shape that section into a seductive swoop.
5. Now get creative! Take the remaining curled hair and gently pull apart the top curls with your fingers to sculpt and pin until you get you perfectly fit the face for the style. Finish the look with a mist of Finishing Spray for added shine!

THE PLAYFUL BOBBED BRIDE

How can you not fall in love with these playful curls? Styled into a sexy cascade draping the shoulders, the side swept bangs makes this style look even more romantic!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & conditioned, using the Foam, proceed to roll and set the entire head backward with 4” size rollers.
2. Once the hair is dry, release the rollers and section off a horseshoe size area from brow to brow and from the front of the hairline to the middle section of the head and smooth it into a large pin curl.
3. Take the remaining bottom half and smooth into a ponytail midway in the back of head.
4. Take a pin-curled extension ponytail piece and pin it on top of the brides’ natural hair ponytail.
5. Now take the remaining pin-curled section, spray a light mist of Joico Holding Spray, then proceed to sculpt, smooth, and pin a perfectly styled pompadour. Finish the look with a mist of Finishing Spray for added shine!

THE FLAMING HOT MAID OF HONOR

She’s every ones crush and yesss…she grabs attention too! Her intention is not to outshine the bride, but this Maid of Honor and her side swept Avant Grade style, will undoubtedly turn heads!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & prepped, color the hair using Copper Flame & Red Copper. (Lift hair prior if necessary)
2. After the hair is colored & conditioned, distribute a dime size drop of the GS Grape Seed Oil throughout the hair and proceed to blow-dry.
3. After hair is dried, continue to curl the hair in big barrel size curls. Take chunky sections of the hair to curl and pin curl as you go to preserve the curl. (Make sure to curl the front in the direction you desire to style it.)
4. Once the hair is curled, release the pins and begin to smooth the edges and top of the hair. Take the front to smooth & style her sexy swooped bangs.
5. Begin smoothing the remaining hair toward the back left side and begin to create an avant-garde styled braid that will drape the shoulder
6. Now take the swooped section of the hair and using a light mist of the holding spray, sculpt and pin it until you get your finished look! Finish the look with a mist of Spray for added shine

FLOWER GIRL FLIP

How charming is this Flower Girl?! She is simply as cute as pumpkin pie with her burst of chunky blonde highlighted bang. As this young lady walks down the aisle to prep the floor for the brides’ arrival, she’ll mesmerize guests with her adorably trendy style.

 How To Style:

1. After the hair is shampooed & prepped, take a chunky section of the bang and proceed to highlight.
2. After the hair is colored & conditioned, , distribute a dime size drop of the GS Grape Seed Oil throughout the hair and proceed to blow-dry.
3. After hair is dried, continue to press the hair as straight as possible using a flat iron.
4. After the hair has been straightened, use the rattail end of your comb and create a zigzagged side part.
5. Next take the front bang section and curl it backward using a 3inch barrel sized curling iron.
6. Now, using your flat iron, bend the ends of the hair and smooth it to create a natural wrap style for your finished look. For added shine, finish the look with a mist of Spray!

THE RETRO BRIDE

Lets spice this wedding up! Every bride is not always traditional and this retro style will definitely make a statement when she enters the room. With her custom platinum highlighted pompadour, she’s sure to turn heads at the ceremony and turn up at the reception!

How To Style:

1. After the hair is colored & conditioned, mold the sides down and roll the top section of the hair backward with the Foam. Use 1½ size rollers to easily achieve maximum volume when styling. Proceed to dryer for 45-60mn.
2. Once the hair is dry, release the rollers, spray a light mist of Holding Spray, and begin to style the hair until you create your desired retro style. Finish the look with a mist of Spray for added shine!

Now that you’ve checked out these fabulous wedding hairstyles for black women don’t wait another second to book that appointment with your favorite stylist so you too can be hooked up for that special day!