Wedding Hair Woes
October 20, 2006 by Lesley-Ann Graham
Filed under Health & Beauty
Some ladies think that the hair doesn’t matter. Just tie the hair, stick the veil on it and you’re ready for the wedding. For some, it truly is that simple. These are the ladies blessed with naturally beautiful hair who have probably been fixing it themselves since they were in kindergarten. It really isn’t true for the majority of us.
Hair isn’t impossible to fix. It is just that weddings are a truly major special occasion. If there is one day where the brides are vain enough to want to really look beautiful, it is this day. No holds barred, no expenses spared is how most ladies feel about this day.
Common hair woes include:
- Hair too frizzy - On the day that we wish we had long lustrous locks, all you have are strands of coarse, wire like strands standing up every which way. Ladies, don’t wait until the last minute to work on your hair. You can do a little something everyday to help get your hair wedding day ready.Frizzy hair is caused by your hair being too light and too dry. It can be dried out by the sun, the wrong products and even too much styling.If you’ve left it to the last second, don’t worry. As long as you have a good hair stylist, they’ll find a way. Water is actually their best tool to deal with the frizzies - it is the best natural moisturizer. They may also utilize a hair iron to straighten your hair, just for this occasion.
- Uncooperative hair - hair that has a mind of its own can be a headache. Rather than struggle with it yourself and become upset, call in an expert. Sometimes it is simply a case of you having too much on your mind and too much stress. Don’t take it out on your hair. Relax and let your hair be attended to. You’ll be amazed at how your moods can affect your hair.
- Hair too short - before you decide to start growing your hair and hating the way it looks, why not simply try out some looks with short hair? The solution may simply lie in the kind of veil you wear. It may simply mean adding same accessories like some jeweled pins to soften the look. You may want to just add some extensions or accent braids or try a wig. You’ll be amazed at how many options you have. Don’t wait til the last minute though. The sooner you talk this over with your hair stylist, the better prepared she will be to create your dream wedding do.
- Can’t find a stylist I like - The best hair stylists are expensive which is why a lot of women can’t find one. The earlier you go shopping for a stylist the better. Ask around. Check with friends who have hair that you admire and find out who does their hair. Don’t be afraid to inquire at a salon you’ve never been to. True professionals will be more than happy to answer a few questions since it means possible business for them. Find the person with whom you are comfortable, the one to whom you feel no dread when your hair is within reach of their scissors and have some trial runs. You’ll find him or her.

