Which Hairstyle For Mother Of The Bride Is Best?
Is your son or daughter getting married this summer? Have you picked out your mother-of-the-bride or groom’s dress but still aren’t sure what to do with your hair?
Celebrity Hairstylist Billy Lowe has these tips for mother-of-the-bride hairstyles that will make you look elegant, modern, and picture-perfect for those all-important family wedding photos.
Billy: Hello, Fabulous after 40 Ladies. It’s a pleasure to be back here on the site and discuss all your beauty questions right here from the red carpet.
Deborah tells me that many of you have questions about “mother-of-the-bride hairstyles,” especially with wedding season right around the corner, so I thought I’d share a little with you.
First – Don’t Overdo It
There are many other things to consider, so don’t let worrying about your hair get carried away. Remember, the focus of beauty is truly on the bride. All the raves and “AHA’s” on their wedding day should be for her. Wedding days are not the time to take the stage unless you’re the bride. Anything can happen on the wedding day, and I’ve just about seen it all. Keep the bride in the spotlight and support her on this special day.
Be Yourself
It’s how everyone knows you. Soft roller sets and smoothed-out tresses help flatter you the most, and the wedding photos may not be the best time to explore a new “do.”
Choose a Timeless Style
Wedding photos and wedding days should really be timeless, which means your hair should be too. There’s nothing worse than looking back at pictures and going ‘OMG, that was so 80s.”Overly trendy avoidance styles. For example, I’ve never been a fan of spikey hair. It’s dated. Avoid this type of mother-of-the-bride hairstyle.
Wedding coordinators, beauty experts, or even personal shoppers and stylists can help create your theme or overall look if you aren’t quite sure what to do.
Keep Wedding Hairstyles for Mother of the Bride Conservative
The bride will be looking at classic updo and editorial-type looks, a lot of space in the hair, chignons, twists, etc, so your hairstyles, moms, should be clean and simple Mother of the bride’s hair – Keep it conservative – and be yourself (unless the bride is going for an overall theme).
Hair tucked back over one ear also provides a sense of sophistication, style, and grace. I always recommend this when possible, as it is a flattering look both in person and in hand
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If the bride and her court have hair pieces, floral arrangements, etc., in their hair, then avoid any mother-of-the-bride hair accessories. The wedding party needs to shine.
Cut and Color Well in Advance
For all bridal parties, I recommend having a haircut and color a week before the wedding. The BIGGEST mistake anyone can make before a wedding is having a haircut or color the day of – or the day before a wedding. I have corrected haircut and color procedures before because someone waited until the last minute, couldn’t get in to see their hair stylist, and ended up going to someone else. The fill-in stylist didn’t quite get it right. PLAN.
Hire an Expert
Finally, be sure that on your daughter’s wedding day, you have hired beauty experts who know what the camera sees. It’s one thing to do hair and makeup in a salon or on a day-to-day basis, but think from a producer’s perspective. You’ll be doing yourself a huge favor by hiring experts who are trained to see what the camera sees.
Ladies, it’s that time of year, and it greets us with mixed emotions. But it is truly a day of celebration, beauty, and, above all, love. What can often feel like a time of letting go is actually a time when you’re building a lifetime of wonderful memories. Enjoy these tips and stay FABULOUS AFTER 40.
Billy Lowe is a noted hair & beauty expert based in Beverly Hills, CA. He has been featured on hit reality shows, including TLC’s “10 Years Younger” and “QTV Brunch,” as well as KCAL News segments, and has appeared in numerous publications worldwide. His website, www.billylowe.com, is available for special events, makeover campaigns, product launches, and other beauty-related needs. Keep checking back here for more tips from Lowe and his red carpet team.
Need more Ideas?
Do you have a wedding coming up? What are you planning to wear? If you need a little help deciding on which mother-of-the-bride dresses (or mother-of-the-groom dresses) might be best for you, be sure to check out my bestselling book, Tweak Your Chic – Mother of the Bride. It will tell you everything you need to know on one of the most important and cherished days of your life.
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I love your tips on many things, especially the hairstyles for gals over 4o. Thanks