Full palette: the most stylish wedding hairstyles for shoulder-length hair – tips and photos

Choosing a wedding look for a girl is a very important moment, because on her wedding day she should look irresistible. Formal hairstyles for medium length hair are a very popular option, as many ladies nowadays wear this length.

In order to decide, you can view photos of finished installations. You can actually find a huge number of them, so it won’t be too difficult. It must be remembered that the hairstyle should not only please the bride, but also suit her facial features, dress and image as a whole.

What are wedding hairstyles

A properly chosen wedding hairstyle is an essential attribute of the modern image of an elegant bride. Its main feature is considered to be festive and different from everyday life. It is the task of a specialist to arrange each strand well. A professional approach will help you create an original wedding hairstyle that will be unique, unforgettable and will retain its shape until the end of the holiday.

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As a rule, there is no universal template; each girl has the right to decide for herself what suits her. Although there are special selection criteria. You need to pay attention to:

• Face. Proper styling will effectively emphasize fragile shoulders, visually lengthen the neck, and distract from chubby cheeks or an irregularly shaped nose. Falling curly locks will help disguise a heavy chin.
• Dress. The shape and design are selected specifically for the wedding dress, so girls first choose the appropriate style and color. For example, the simpler the cut of the dress, the more decorative attributes a beauty can afford.
• Hair color. Blondes will look spectacular with braids and contrasting jewelry and decorative elements. Smooth retro waves, buns, and large curls are suitable for brunettes and brown-haired women. For red-haired beauties, variations of such a popular shape as a ponytail are ideal.
• Height. The taller the girl, the more careful you need to be with voluminous options. Long flowing hair will visually lengthen a tall figure. For petite brides, buns that open the neck line are suitable.
• Season. Braids and buns are suitable for winter brides. In summer, you can enjoy the seasonal advantage and use fresh flowers in decoration and decoration.

Wedding hairstyle for shoulder length hair

Hairdressers offer a huge number of wedding hairstyles for brides with medium-length hair. A girl should not give up loose and freely falling strands. If you skillfully arrange them, the image will turn out to be romantic. The only drawback of a medium length is that the girl simply does not have enough total mass to create a special type of hairstyle. Some brides prefer to do everything themselves, but it is better to trust an experienced specialist who will advise and select the best option.

Before creating an image, you need to decide which dress the bride will choose, as well as what accessories and jewelry you plan to use in styling. It is better to show the veil, fresh flowers, wreath, and hat to the hairdresser in advance. Based on this, the stylist will be able to choose the ideal styling. Light hairstyles for shoulder-length hair may suit the bride:

• weaving (plaits, baskets, braids);
• in Greek style;
• retro and boho (a mixture of several stylistic trends);
• small and voluminous curls, Hollywood curls;
• easy styling;
• all types of beams;
• festive tail.

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Ways to use accessories

One of the traditional accessories for a wedding hairstyle has long been and remains to this day a veil. It could be long and heavy lace that trails like a train following the bride’s dress, or it could be a small hat with a veil that covers only part of the young wife’s face. In any case, this traditional way of decorating a bride’s hairstyle will not go out of fashion for many years to come.

In addition to the veil, various ribbons and beads, sparkling stones and iridescent hairpins can be placed on the hair. These can be hairpins with small or large pearls, compositions of fresh and artificial flowers, and even feathers of exotic birds - it all depends only on the wishes of the salon client or master.

Diadem

One of the oldest wedding hair decorations, ready to compete in popularity even with the classic veil, is a small crown or tiara. Of course, the most desirable option for any bride would be jewelry made of precious metals and stones, which will emphasize the girl’s innocence and purity. However, such tiaras cost large sums of money and are rarely used at ordinary family celebrations. However, you can purchase a small silver-plated tiara with cubic zirconia or even just a metal hoop with artificial crystals. The main thing is appropriateness and combination with the hairstyle.

It is worth taking into account the following recommendations:

• such decoration is quite independent and does not require other decorative elements; the crown, like the queen, can only be one;
• this decor looks good on smooth buns and voluminous curls, but it is not suitable for short hair or small curls;
• Do not forget about the combination of the tiara with the bride’s dress itself - a massive crown in combination with a short flared dress with a high waist will look very strange and, conversely, a thin, almost weightless hoop will get lost against the background of a lush and heavy lace or tulle skirt.

Flowers

An equally popular technique for decorating ceremonial hairstyles is to add fresh or artificial flowers. These can be either individual buds or wide wreaths with different varieties and colors of plants. Of course, it is best to stick with artificial buds, fortunately now craftswomen make them in such a way that they are practically indistinguishable from natural ones. This is due to the fact that such decorative elements will not wither even during the most intense heat or severe frost. They will last in their original form throughout the holiday until late at night.

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Flowers are a less capricious accessory than a veil or tiara, so it is much easier to combine with the dress and style of the ceremony. However, you should maintain a balance and not use too many large flowers in your hairstyle. It is enough to limit yourself to one or two elements

The wreath should also only complement the image, and not draw the attention of the guests, which should belong to the happy eyes and smile of the newly-made wife

Curls

Loose curled hair looks romantic. Wedding hairstyles with curls are fashionable and relevant for a long time. You can give the strands a slight wave or create bouncy curls using curlers or a flat iron. Using different types of nozzles, spiral, zigzag, and large curls are obtained. Their size and shape can be any. The result should be secured with varnish. The current trend in recent years is curls decorated with fresh flowers. The image will be luxurious and natural.

As a rule, curls are suitable for any hair structure, but not every woman can afford such a hairstyle due to the shape of her face. For example:

• Wide-faced beauties do not suit loose, curled strands - this is not the most ideal option. Curls that visually increase the size of your cheekbones will ruin even professional makeup.
• A triangular face shape is suitable for curled or fluffy, loose ends. This will balance and highlight the beauty of the face.

To properly curl your curls yourself:

• wash my hair;
• blow dry from top to bottom at medium temperature;
• apply thermal protection;
• For girls with large features, it is better to curl their curls towards the face, for girls with small features - outwards;
• for combing we take a comb with sparse teeth;
• Do not comb finished curls (small curls last longer than voluminous curls);
• For curls, improvised means are also used (kitchen paper towels, old clean T-shirts, handkerchiefs);
• Synthetic materials cannot be used.

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Elegant curls

If you don't have bangs, then you can create a hairstyle, the essence of which comes down to curling your hair. For these purposes, curlers or an iron can be used. Today, many girls choose hairstyles based on curls and curls. Moreover, their shape and size can be absolutely any. Using different types of attachments, you can get zigzag, spiral, small, and large curls. With such a hairstyle, the girl's image will look luxurious.

To decorate the styling you will need to use flowers, ribbons, hoops or hairpins. But if you combine the hairstyle with a braid or malvinka, the image will look unusual. What wedding hairstyles with curls can be done very quickly and they will look very impressive can be seen here in the article.

Straight hair

For medium-length brides, smooth options secured with gel are selected. At the same time, you can decorate the styling with flowers and hairpins. If a girl initially has very curly hair, she needs to apply mousse to it, dry it, straighten it with an iron or use a special straightener, making a perfectly even parting. Such wedding hairstyles with flowing straight hair look laconic, so they are perfect for an elegant look.

Generally, sleek straight hair is ideal for oval and round faces. They will help hide imbalances and focus on attractive parts of the face. For a forehead that is too narrow, a smooth hairstyle with a straight parting will not work. Women with wide cheekbones should avoid straight hair styles, but long bangs are a great option for such ladies.

Haircut technique

The cascade is cut, starting with the definition of a control strand, which the stylist chooses at the top of the head. All subsequent cuts will be measured using this curl.

Technology:

1. Determine the control strand and remove the rest of the hair for convenience, securing it with clips.
2. Carefully comb the control strand and stretch it parallel to the floor.
3. Trim this curl to the desired length.
4. Part the other hair horizontally.
5. Pull the remaining strands towards the control, cutting them straight.

IMPORTANT! Before you cut your hair in a cascade, you should get rid of split ends, since in such a haircut special attention is focused on them.

Scythe

A variety of braids and braided options have been considered the most popular at weddings for several years. The style of weaving also changes the image of the bride. Slightly tousled, careless thin spikelets will suit a rustic style, and a carefully styled braid around the bun will go well with a festive dress. You can style it with backcombing, creating both small and large curls. This option will look elegant and romantic. Braids are suitable for girls with any type of face.

To rejuvenate the look and add newness, you can braid an asymmetrical braid, but the most fashionable is considered to be a waterfall. To create it, you need to select a strand near the face, perform a simple weave, and when you reach the ear, proceed to the waterfall technique. The top strand should remain free and go down. The remaining loose strands or ends can be curled with a curling iron. To decorate the styling, the master often uses stones, rhinestones, feathers, and beads, which is especially important for the boho style.

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Bow

If the length reaches the shoulders, then you can create a styling in the form of a daring, flirty bow. This bright detail will highlight the bride at the wedding ceremony. The bow is attached to one side or on the top of the head. This option is suitable for ladies with miniature shapes and small facial features. In this case, it is better to choose an airy, light outfit.

If the bride has a large bow made from her own hair, then a short wedding dress will do, but the classic version will look ridiculous and even vulgar. The bow is suitable for a bold bride who wants to present her image in a different way. He will become naive, frivolous, charming. This is an ideal choice for a girl who feels like a child at heart. Sequence of creating a bow:

• collect the tail;
• on the last turn of the elastic, do not stretch it all the way;
• the end of the strand that is in front should remain;
• then, dividing the tail into 2 equal halves, smooth the strands;
• we shift the tail back, secure it with bobby pins;
• We hide the remaining tail using 2 bobby pins.

Shell

Shell styling accentuates your posture and exposes your neck, creating the appearance of a graceful, delicate nature. If a girl wants to stand out, she does just such a hairstyle. To make the shell perfect, medium-length hair is enough. You can decorate everything with a ribbon, headband, fresh flowers, hairpins with rhinestones. This hairstyle will decorate the image of any bride, regardless of face shape. At the same time, the shell makes the neck longer. To get your hair done correctly, you need to follow these steps:

• comb the curls to the right side, pin them with bobby pins in the middle of the head from the back of the head;
• We do the styling by twisting the “snail” to the left side, onto the right hand;
• carefully lay the combed strands back, gathering the entire length at the back of the head into a ponytail;
• At the end we spray it with varnish so that the structure lasts as long as possible.

With a bang

For girls with oblique bangs, curls laid to one side are suitable. You can complement them with a beautiful voluminous hairpin on the gathered part at the back. Medium-length strands can be curled into tight curls on one side and pinned with a hairpin, while the other can be left loose. For brides with long bangs, shoulder-length hairstyles with strands gathered in a bun are suitable. Some can be pinned back, revealing the ears, and some can be left loose near the face. If your bangs are thick and straight, you can make a high, fluffy knot at the back of your head and complement the look with a piece of jewelry or a tiara.

You should choose a hairstyle with bangs based on your face shape. Girls with wide cheekbones need to choose shoulder-length hairstyles with long side bangs, as straight bangs will make the face even rounder. If the bangs are long, you can not highlight them, but make them part of the styling - part them in the middle and curl them with a curling iron. This wedding hairstyle looks beautiful with a veil. For brides with an oval face shape, any type of bangs is suitable.

Conclusion

A huge variety of hairstyles can complement any look. Be beautiful and varied, experiment and surprise, and the video in this article will help you with this.

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Text \ Photo Ekaterina Posted 05/30/2015

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Nodule

With an average length you can make a beautiful knot. In this case, the bride will choose either a simple, but elegant hairstyle with a regular knot, or a lily-shaped hairstyle, in the middle of which you can insert a decoration. A minimal amount of products and just a couple of minutes will help you create a unique look and perfect order on your head. The knot can be:

• do it on the top of the head or on one side;
• weave from several braids;
• create by lifting your hair high;
• shape by making retro styling in the style of the sixties.

For decoration you can use a veil, veil, bow. When styling, curled strands will literally have to be tied in a knot. This hairstyle suits chubby women with medium-length hair best, because... it looks great with natural waves and is done quickly. To create it you will need invisible ones. Wherein:

• divide the strands into 4 parts, secure with elastic bands;
• we pull the temporal curly curls forward behind the shoulders and work only with the tails at the back;
• we tie the tails into an ordinary knot;
• then, directing the hair upward, we tie as many knots as the length of the strand allows;
• We secure all the knots with pins;
• we put the remaining strands back and tie a few more knots;
• At the end, we secure all the knots with bobby pins and fix them with varnish.

Step by step guide

You can do beautiful hairstyles for the bride or her bridesmaids yourself. For example, options with an elastic roller to create a bun on the top or back of the head using weaving elements.

Low bun

• Clean hair is carefully combed and smoothed to make the crown smooth.
• A braid is woven from the front strands from right to left and fluffed out for volume. The tip is secured with an elastic band.
• The remaining hair forms a tail at the back of the head.
• A roller is put on it.
• The hair is evenly distributed over the roller, covering it. The ends are secured with hairpins or bobby pins.
• The tail of the braid is wrapped around the resulting bun at its base, hiding the attachment points.

High bun

• Cleanly washed and combed hair is gathered into a ponytail on the top of the head.
• It is threaded into the roller.
• The hair is evenly distributed over the roller, covering it.
• This is followed by the implementation of various decorative elements, depending on the imagination. You can form a bow from the remaining ends and secure it to the side; you can weave a braid from the center of the tail, gradually covering the roller with it. Such voluminous hairstyles reveal the face as much as possible and can be decorated with any accessories. In addition, massive earrings are appropriate with a high bun.

French Falls Hairstyle

It looks very impressive, but at the same time it is simple, so it can be done independently. With its help, you can style not only straight hair, but also natural curls, and the length of the hair does not matter.

• At the initial stage, the hair is combed smoothly and divided into two parts: upper and lower. The division boundary should pass at the place where the braid will pass.
• Next, they begin to weave a braid from the temple. It should be remembered that the thicker the strands, the more voluminous the weaving will be. Strands are alternately taken from the upper and lower parts. “Streams” are formed from the upper strands: they are inserted into the braid once and released.
• The waterfall can be woven from one side, or from two, then the junction is secured with bobby pins or pins.
• The remaining strands should be curled with a curling iron to create light curls.

With a veil

A veil is considered one of the obligatory attributes of a wedding. Although not all brides use it in their look, with the help of this accessory it is easy to create the perfect holiday hairstyle. You can combine it with a veil either loosely or neatly and beautifully assembled. An openwork side braid with a delicate mantilla (lace scarf-veil) looks interesting. It is important that the veil is firmly fixed on the head.

If the bride decides on such an accessory, it is necessary to warn the stylist about this in advance, because the stylist will have to adjust the entire styling to it. The veil is suitable for any girl, regardless of face shape and skin color. The most common hairstyles with this decoration are:

• lush high knots at the back of the head, which go well with a long single-layer veil;
• A veil pinned to loose hair curled into light ringlets looks romantic;
• for medium length, a fluffy short veil is best, but you can backcomb it and choose a short sheath dress.

Updo hairstyles

As a rule, girls often choose high hairstyles for a wedding look. They have been in great demand among brides of all ages for several years. Such wedding hairstyles will make the girl graceful, revealing her neck and shoulders. At the same time, you can decorate the design with pearls, a bandage, a tiara, flowers, and ribbons. These hairstyles look good on those with round faces, and the length should be at least 20 cm. Brides with an elongated oval or triangular face shape are not recommended to do this look, because this will visually lengthen it.

To create a romantic look, you need to gather your ponytail and then curl the ends with small curlers. This styling is in harmony with the backcombing in the crown area. A bun is a universal option for a high hairstyle for a wedding; it will make the bride taller and slimmer. It is better to entrust its implementation to a professional. In addition, the following are popular:

• Greek hairstyles;
• styling with loose hair;
• mixed version - curls and braids;
• complex nodes.

Current trends for 2022

The main emphasis is on the naturalness of the haircut. Femininity and natural hair color are back in fashion. Strict business hairstyles are no longer interesting to anyone. And currently, asymmetrical haircuts are in demand.

Interesting fact. Many stylists consider this haircut as one of the methods of emphasizing individuality.

Babette

The classic babette, which has become incredibly popular at weddings, embodies restraint and sophisticated style. At the same time, it can act as a regular hairstyle for shoulder-length hair, or as a festive wedding hairstyle. The big advantage of babette is that it is very simple to make and this process will not take much time from the master.

Babette is a universal option; it will suit absolutely all brides. To create it, a donut and various decorative elements (hairpins, barrettes, tiara, crown, fresh flowers) are often used. The installation procedure is as follows:

• comb your hair, tie your ponytail under an elastic band;
• put on a bagel;
• we wrap each strand under the bottom of the donut;
• We fix everything with invisible pins and spray it with varnish.

Weaving

A variety of braided hairstyles look very romantic and girlish, and are quite accessible to those with shoulder-length hair.

Actually, these are various types of braids, braided and styled into a hairstyle. There are many options for weaving braids, only the French braid has more than a dozen varieties, respectively, there are no less other types of braids - the imagination of the fair half of humanity is truly limitless.

Variations on the theme of wedding hairstyles with braids make a favorable impression. Stylists connect basic braids (including English, French, Dutch and braids) together in various configurations, creating new compositions from them.

The braids that are pulled out curl around the head or create two braids that pass from the forehead to the back of the head, where they are secured with hairpins. These hairstyles look original and can last the entire wedding.

A special place is occupied by compositions of braids and loose hair - the so-called Greek style.

Two braids, woven from the facial strands, converge at the back of the head on top of the loose hair and create a frame for it. This hairstyle goes well with empire style dresses. The basket is a kind of return to the past.

The hairstyle that women once did every day to tame unruly hair is now taking on a new dimension. The openwork braid “envelops” the entire head, while more and more new strands are woven in. Light “gaps” in the weave add lightness and naturalness to the hairstyle. An excellent solution for a wedding in a rustic or vintage style.

It is worth noting that braids not only delight with their remarkable charm and grace, but are also an extremely practical solution for not very “disciplined” hair.

For a full face

Wedding hairstyles for a full face can be with original weaves, asymmetrical or curvy. If the bride needs to complement her hairstyle with large flowers and shining rhinestones, then you can use these accessories; they will give the girl a special charm and shine. If the bride’s face is round, then the artist will need to hide the horizontal width. At the same time, you can create additional height on the top of the head by backcombing, which will visually elongate your full face. For brides with bob and bob haircuts, soft waves with root volume are suitable.

If you have a square, full face, you can soften the angles with gentle waves. Hairstyles that can add fullness to the lower jaw should be avoided. A heavily smoothed shape can further emphasize the angularity. If a girl has pronounced cheekbones, then the entire volume should be raised above the forehead, and at the temples should be smoothed. An artistic knot at the back of the head with a slight backcomb along the entire length would be appropriate. This style looks good with a veil.