How To Have Beautiful Hair For Your Wedding

November 4, 2006 by Lesley-Ann Graham  
Filed under Health & Beauty

Your wedding is coming up really soon. You are absolutely excited. This is the moment you’ve been dreaming of for years. You will finally be man and wife. Everything is going well except that….well…you can’t decide what to do about your hair.

For some the problem may be as simple as they really don’t want to wear their hair up. Others may simply be unused to having their hair piled on their head. A few may actually want to have the same hairstyle they’ve always had.

In cases like these, the answer is simple - just keep trying out hairstyles until you find one you like. Work with your hair stylist to find a do that is flattering to you and suits your dress and make-up.

Check out bridal magazines, bridal books and even regular celebrity magazines. The perfect arrangement for your tresses may be on the pages of your favorite glossy. The moment you find a style you like, set it aside. Bring it with you the next time you see your hair stylist so that you can try it out and see if it is a perfect match to your needs.

Ladies, it is a good idea not to wash your hair on the day of your wedding or the night before. Your hair will respond better if it washed twenty-four hours before styling. You’ll be glad you didn’t wash your tresses when you see how much easier it wil be to style your hair.

Don’t let dandruff or an itchy scalp ruin your wedding day. These can be treated (in fact, the sooner the better) so that you won’t look awkward on your big day. Different hair problems have different solutions. Sometimes the answer may be as simple as eating properly. Eating more fruits and vegetables can do wonders in helping your hair and scalp look and feel better.

Never underestimate the power of water. You need water to cleanse your body, internally as well as externally. Washing your hair may not take care of the problem. You may be dehydrated or simply not drinking enough for your body to clean up your oils and toxins. The results sometimes show on your hair and scalp. So drink up!

Speaking of washing, sometimes the problem is caused by using the wrong hair products. You might want to check the shampoo you use. It might be the wrong type for your hair causing build up. Simply changing your brand might help.

You may also want to lay off the styling products for a while as well. Too much chemicals can cause your hair to become dry and brittle. The strands then break easily resulting in split ends. Allow your hair to rest and recover. Go for a more natural, simpler look for your do’s without all the goo, at least until the wedding.

You may also want to try this natural remedy for dandruff or an itchy scalp. Take some lemon juice and using a cotton ball, rub it over your scalp. Let it sit for about two minutes then rinse off. It may sting a little so go slowly. Another alternative is to use apple cider vinegar. You can dilute it (3/4 cup apple cider vinegar to 1/4 cup water) and use it as a rinse for your scalp and hair. Don’t forget to shampoo after to wash off the smell of the vinegar.