Wedding hairstyles with extensions: creating luxurious curls

For a special wedding day, any bride strives to create an original and spectacular hairstyle. Those with naturally gorgeous curls can afford any styling. If a girl has short or very thin hair, you can use additional elements. Wedding hairstyles with extensions are very beautiful and have many options.

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What are they needed for?

Why do brides need hair extensions anyway? There are several very logical answers to this question:

Many women want to be a princess at their wedding, but not everyone will decide to grow their hair “to the waist” for this purpose. Artificial hair will easily solve this problem for one day, without the need for several years to take care of real curls, wash them, care for them and make masks.
Naturally thin hair often does not hold volume well - additional curls will add volume to the hairstyle and allow for more complex styling.
You can add strands of a contrasting color, which will “revive” the hairstyle and make the bride’s face more expressive, without the need for coloring.

Natural or artificial?

Most hairdressers believe that the ideal option is to choose extensions made from natural hair. They are easier to work with, almost impossible to ruin when hot styling, and they look much more natural.

But they have one very significant drawback - the high price. For example, a good wig made from human hair will cost no less than another wedding dress. Individual strands, of course, will be a little cheaper, but in any case you will have to spend a lot.

Artificial curls will cost a little less, but they must be purchased at a specialized hairdressing store.

Do not under any circumstances order false hair extensions online, especially on Chinese websites! Otherwise, there is a chance that the resulting hair will look like a washcloth and will not at all match the “native” hair color; moreover, there may be problems with styling it directly on the wedding day.

When choosing artificial strands for your hairstyle with extensions, be sure to look with your own eyes and touch with your hands the product you are planning to purchase. This will help avoid unpleasant surprises on the eve of the celebration and the frustration of wasted money.

Celebration ideas

On medium hair you can create stunning holiday hairstyles that you won’t be able to take your eyes off. For example, it could be the next fashion decision.

First you need to make a side parting. It is better to twist the strands using a curling iron or iron - whichever is more convenient.
Secure the strands at the back of your head using bobby pins. In this case, the hair will need to be slightly raised to create the desired effect.
Gently twirl the curl around your finger. Next, lift it up to the invisible ones. Secure the loop using pins.
Twist the side strands into a pair of flagella. Carefully attach them to your hair.
Decorate your holiday hairstyle with a string of pearls or charming beads.

The following feminine hairstyle, which will harmoniously blend into an evening look, will look amazing on medium-length hair.

First you will need to prepare a roller. It can be made from a sock or soft material.
Now comb all the curls back and then gather them into a ponytail.
Gently pull the elastic down.
Next you will need to lay the roller prepared in advance.
The roller must be carefully hidden in the curls. Secure the resulting version with pins. Be sure to leave two thin strands on the side.
Twist the loose hair into peculiar strands, and then place it over the bun.

For the evening, an original styling for medium hair, made in a retro style, is also suitable. Often girls resort to these interesting solutions if they need to choose the perfect option for a graduation or social celebration.

First, gather the strands on the top of your head into a ponytail.
Throw your tail forward. Next, secure it with bobby pins. They should be placed literally a couple of centimeters from the elastic band.
Spray the ends with hairspray and comb gently.
Next, throw everything back, and then lay the babette. In this case, the ends will need to be tucked inward.
Finally, decorate your hair with a beautiful hairpin.

For medium-length curls, you can choose a very impressive and delicate hairstyle for the bride. Not all such styling has to be done in a salon setting. For example, it is quite possible to create a charming hairstyle called “shell” for yourself at home

True, it is very important to follow the instructions and act as carefully and carefully as possible. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to make this lovely hairstyle.

First, your hair will need to be thoroughly washed and dried. Please note that the “shell” looks attractive and lasts longer exclusively on fresh strands.
Then the hair from the top of the head, along with the bangs, will need to be collected in the back of the head and secured with bobby pins.
From the strands located below, you will need to form a kind of neat ball.
Carefully secure the ends of the curls using hairpins, and then sprinkle with hairspray so that the hairstyle lasts as long as possible and does not fall apart.

Very often, such a feminine hairstyle as a “shell” is complemented with various kinds of accessories. For example, it could be a delicate hairpin with beads, rhinestones or snow-white flowers that look great in tandem with a wedding dress. Of course, not only brides can do this styling.

To learn how to do a hairstyle in 5 minutes for short shoulder-length hair, watch the following video.

Mounting options

If everything is clear (or rather, visible) with the structure and appearance of curls without explanation, then it’s worth talking about the methods of fastening separately. At least about the most common ones, because in fact, there are a great many methods for attaching false strands to the head.

If you decide to add long and thick artificial curls to your hairstyle, then such heavy structures are attached to the head with special invisible hairpins - tresses.

Fixation with tresses is considered the most reliable, and if the hairpins themselves are of high quality, then you do not need to worry about the safety of your hair throughout the entire wedding day.

False buns and braids often have a fastening in the form of a “crab” hairpin, which is very massive, but also reliable. This hairpin tightly clasps the bun of the bride’s own hair, and the braid or loose strands can be styled as you please.

Also, artificial hair can be glued to a headband or a regular hair clip. The most budget option, which can also be used to create a wedding hairstyle.

Select according to face shape

In order to choose the right hairstyle, you should know what type of face the bride has. This criterion will help transform the appearance by adjusting some features. To find out the type, you don’t have to contact a stylist; you can find out on your own. You need to stand in front of a mirror and free your face as much as possible by pulling your hair back. After this, you need to trace its outline on the mirror with chalk or lipstick, which is easier to wash off. The resulting figure and reflection in the mirror will help you draw the right conclusions. Let's look at the basic shapes of the face.

Round

This face needs to be stretched out a little to create a symmetrical oval. High hairstyles with a pile will act as a corrector. In addition, voluminous buns on the crown will look advantageous. If the bride prefers a romantic style, then vertical curls, parted on both sides, will also lengthen the oval. Stylists do not prohibit complex weaving in the Greek style, but recommend laying it on one side. In general, any asymmetrical styling is welcome to create a wedding look for chubby brides. If the hair near the forehead is dyed lighter than in the cheek area, then the face will be visually longer.

Oval

An oval face has always been considered the standard of beauty. Therefore, owners of this type are incredibly lucky; any hairstyle will suit them, with the exception of too high ones. If you want to make a magnificent bun, then you should not attach it at the very top, it is better to lower it a little lower. Any styling with loose hair will make the oval face cute and charming.

Trapezoidal

A trapezoid is when one base is larger than the other. So here, usually the bottom of the face is more massive than the top. To correct this deficiency, brides should opt for hairstyles that balance the cheekbones and chin. Stylists recommend using root combing or “corrugation” to increase volume from the crown to the temporal region. Long curls obtained using a large-diameter styler can also cope with this task. The waves should be long enough to cover the cheeks. Flower buds or beautiful large hairpins are suitable as decorations.

Triangular

A triangular face looks like a heart, it’s cute in its own way, but in order not to aggravate the effect, you should use the following elements in wedding hairstyles:

long and fluffy bangs;
open ears;
rounded hairstyles.

Square or rectangular

Angular features need to be softened. Stylists advise brides to use wavy hairstyles. Moreover, it is appropriate both on both sides and with combing the hair on one side. Smooth hairstyles and elongated strands are contraindicated. They visually aggravate the angles. Stylists advise dyeing the hair framing the face two shades lighter. This trick will help hide angularity and soften features.

Completeness

For a full face, experts recommend opening it up using high styles. Volume is created using backcombing or other means:

Lush hairstyles decorated with complex weaving are appropriate;
high curled ponytails;
large curls will visually narrow the face;
hair combed smoothly back with a low bun at the back of the head;
straightened hair will also play a distracting role.

If you have bangs, it is better to make them thin and use asymmetry, since clear lines, on the contrary, emphasize the width of the face. It is the height that hides the fullness. On high hairstyles, you can safely experiment with jewelry and create any designs on them. Under no circumstances should you add volume to the cheek area. This will widen the face even more.

Building up

Another option for attaching additional strands is the well-known hair extensions. The procedure is quite lengthy, so it should be done in advance, and not on the eve of the wedding. But almost all larger salons provide this service.

When applying extensions, you should pay attention to technology using biocapsules, since then the attachment point will not be visible under any circumstances, and the extensions will stay in place much better.

Extensions using adhesive tapes are cheaper, but in this case there is a risk that the tapes themselves will show through in the most unnecessary places, completely giving away all the secrets of the wedding hairstyle.

How to do a hairstyle with false curls

If you already have experience wearing extensions and know how to style them, then you can try to do your wedding hairstyle yourself and with the help of a friend. There are many detailed descriptions and videos posted on the Internet that explain the intricacies of creating such a styling.

By the way, if there are concerns that the attachment of false hair will still be visible on the finished hairstyle, then you can safely hide them under a veil or hat. And then no one will guess what secret the styling hides, and the bride will look dazzling on her happiest day.