Bridal Hair Accessories


The wedding day brings great excitement and even anxiety to many brides. Planning the right wedding gown and a hairstyle to blend with the style of the gown can be a cumbersome task to many. This, of course needs loads of planning and discussions with your hair stylist to find one that suits you to perfection. Using the right bridal hair accessories can help you look your best on your wedding day. You might wonder what's the big deal about hair embellishments! Before you plan to use any, you must be aware of the various kinds of accessories that are available in the market. The perfect one can turn any simple hairdo into a fantastic looking one.

Types of Bridal Hair Accessories
Hair clips are one of the most basic of hair accessories. This primarily serves the purpose of managing your hair by keeping the hair off the face or piling them up above the head. Hair clips come in a wide variety as well, such as Barrettes, which are made of metal or plastic or even wood. For your wedding day, an ideal hair accessory would be hair snaps that are mainly used for decorative reasons. Hair snaps are used to hold the tiny strands of hair in place.

An elaborate bridal hairdo cannot be complete without the mention of hair combs. This is a kind of a headpiece that is attached to the head due to a small comb shaped structure attached to it. Hair combs can be worn on top of the head as well as on the side. Hair combs come in attractive designs and finishes that are bejeweled with pearls and rhinestones. Hair combs look fabulous when worn with stylish updos.

Crystal hairpins look fabulous and are one of the most sought after wedding accessories. Crystal hairpins are available in Orchid shaped designs, diamante branch shapes, soft feathery look or even in funky shapes as well. Choose one that best suits your gown and hairstyle.

Flowers are one of the most favored patterns in bridal hair accessories and if you have a penchant for flowers, these are bound to add a fresh 'fragrance' to your wedding hairstyle. Flowers, whether real or artificial are often used as a bridal hair accessory by many.

For those girls who are going in for a simplistic ponytail, you can opt for decorative elastics or ponytail holders that will add a quaint touch to your entire hairstyle.

Headbands are also one of the most glamorous and stylish accessories that one can opt for. These have different widths and can be worn with stylish updos. You can opt for sparkling tiara's that can add to the dazzle of the wedding day. Tiaras are available in various designs such as flowers made in crystals.

Hair sticks also form a part of bridal hair accessories. These are particularly used to secure hair that is styled in a bun or updo. Decorative hair sticks are used to hold the hair in place. These are also available in various shapes and styles as well.

Hair embellishments also include hair picks. These are tiny jewels that can be worn in the hair either in a particular pattern or they can also be scattered throughout the hair.

Bridal hair slides that are bedecked in pearls and stones are also great to keep your hair in place. These are actually simple hair clips that are modified to look ultra glam.

Shells; particularly the mother of pearl, acts as a great bridal hair accessory as well. These can be used after drilling a small hole in it, which would make it relatively easier to use.

Ribbons and lace can also be used to create an innovative look for the wedding hairstyle. These can be interwoven into the hair. Ribbons can also be used to create pretty bows whereas lace can be tied up into small bunches and hair can be wrapped around it.

The amount of bridal accessories you can encounter at any outlet may be innumerable. The trick lies in finding the right one to suit your hairstyle in the best manner possible.

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