A wedding is considered the most important event in the life of every girl. On this significant day, not only the bride, but also her girlfriend should look beautiful. The image of the witness must be selected in accordance with the style of the main culprit of the occasion, therefore, the style of the dress, makeup and hair should be thought out in advance.
Features and traditions
The girlfriend of the bride is one of the main persons at the wedding, as she accompanies the bride and groom throughout the holiday. According to tradition, a girlfriend of any age can be a girlfriend. Since she has many functions and is considered the “assistant” of the bride, her outfit and hairstyle design should be no less attractive. When choosing hair styling for a witness, it is important to take into account the image of the bride and groom, since the same styling is not allowed.
The hairstyle for the bridesmaid should be both stylish and restrained, she is chosen, given the following nuances.
- External data. Classical evening styling suits girls with a beautifully pronounced figure and high growth. Ladies of average physique and growth, it is desirable to give preference to more fluffy forms with a pile. If a girlfriend has a high forehead, then it must be hidden behind a long bang, it can be given an oblique or straight shape. Chubby ladies are not recommended to comb the strands back, it is best to arrange them with curls.
- Dress model. The styling of the hair depends on the choice of the style of the outfit. Going to a friend’s wedding in a long dress, it is undesirable for the witness to loose her hair, they must be carefully collected in a ponytail or a small bundle.Short dresses will be beautifully combined with long curls.
- Hairstyle Length. Owners of magnificent hair are lucky, as for them you can pick up many styling models, ranging from the "French shell" and ending with the "Greek" braid. For girls who have an average hair length or short haircut, you can grow strands, they will look natural and give a lack of volume. In addition, styling for short hair must be supplemented with decorative accessories.
It is recommended that the bridesmaid choose a more simplified version, since the bride should have the most beautiful image. Given this, girls should not sprinkle strands of sparkles and use white hair clips or flower buds as jewelry. A good choice for these styling will be colored ribbons or rims.
Overview of popular styling
Today, there are many types of hairstyles that you can choose for a bride's girlfriend. All of them differ in original execution and chic. The following styling models are very popular with girls.
- "French" braid. This hairstyle is ideal for witnesses who have long hair. You can use it for young beauties with a short haircut, for this you only need to add volume to the curls due to artificial strands, which are usually attached to hairpins. To create such a graceful and attractive braid, you will need a satin bow, thin elastic bands and hairpins. Styling starts from the upper area of the bangs, while it is worth noting that the braid must not be woven in the usual way, in this case the strands are laid under the bottom. The result is an original hairstyle with a convex shape. If desired, hair can be decorated with hairpins with pearls or colored pebbles, and a satin bow can be placed in the center.
- "Ponytail". This option is most often chosen for girls with perfect face shapes. Ladies who have a high forehead should avoid them, since the oval of the face will additionally stretch. Styling is carried out using a flat comb, varnish, invisibility and elastic. A wide strand is separated and fixed with an elastic band, the rest is collected in a tail. It is important to ensure that the strands are laid neatly. Invisibility must be chosen for the shade of hair.
- Large curls. This evening hairstyle is good in that it can be applied to both long and medium hair. In addition, for styling it is enough to use only mousse or varnish. This styling looks elegant and elegant, in good harmony with any outfit. Laying begins with a canopy of strands, then curls are formed using a curling iron or curlers. Each curl must be fixed with varnish and straightened.
- "Basket". This styling is suitable for medium hair and is often used when you need to create summer hairstyles. They differ in a gentle look and a simple way of design. The hair is first washed, then not completely dried and treated with a special gel. Curls become "obedient", they are divided into one even parting and begin to weave braids from the left temple. The remaining hair can be either hidden in a ponytail or left separately wrapped.
- "Bohemian" braids. This hairstyle model is chosen for the image in the style of boho. She impresses with her sophistication and chic. Pigtails are braided and fastened with invisible or hairpins, they must connect into one braid and have a whole look. Additionally, hair can be decorated with small accessories.
How can I do it myself?
Most girls who are chosen as girlfriends of the bride think about how to make an evening hairstyle: use the services of a professional hairdresser or arrange styling yourself at home. If you give preference to the first option, you need to agree in advance with the master, since such celebrations are mainly held on weekends.But it is worth considering that the witness will have to be next to the newlywed from the very early morning, to help her dress and morally support. Therefore, it is best to opt for creating a hairstyle at home. Despite the fact that the process of decorating evening styling is complicated, it can be easily handled without a hairdresser, since the girlfriend’s wedding hairstyle should be simple.
Classic and quick styling is as follows:
- straight hair must be wound with a curler or curler;
- weave braids, varnish them and gently tie a satin ribbon on the back of the head;
- complement the styling with highlighted strands and beautiful hairpins.
A hairstyle with a tail will also look no less attractive. To do this, the hair is washed, dried, then mousse is applied to them and curls are formed. All strands must be collected in one large tail and fixed with invisible or hairpin styling. In this case, the hair should be twisted clockwise.
Owners of long hair can be styled with loose strands, for this they are given a wavy look. First, before such laying, you need to create a volume in the root zone. This is done using special powder. Hair is divided into separate curls, each of which is fixed with varnish or mousse. Then the strands are collected in a tourniquet and re-dried with a hairdryer, resulting in chic and wavy curls. At the parting, it is recommended to stab the hair with decorative elements.
If the witness as an evening styling chose a voluminous braid, then with such a hairstyle should be trained for several days. To get hair splendor, you need to learn how to properly lay strands under the bottom, especially after the back of the head is reached during weaving. At the end of the strand, they are collected in a beautiful bunch in the form of a shell and fixed with decorative hairpins. In order for the styling to "last" all day, it must be varnished with strong fixation.
Beauties who have medium-length curls do not need to despair, because of them you can also make a beautiful and original styling yourself. The best option in this case is a high beam. The strands are carefully combed and, bending his head down, the ponytail is collected. The hair must be fixed with a thick rubber band, otherwise the bundle will look unprepossessing. Around the gum, the strands are evenly distributed and fastened with hairpins. To add romanticism will help a few curls released on the sides.
A good choice would be a hairstyle with curls. It can be done with or without a grid. Styling begins from the middle of the head: a parting is formed from the center, the strand is fixed in a tourniquet. It can be laid in the form of a ringlet and decorated with a small flower bud. Do the same with all the strands. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the styling is not saturated with decorations. Two curls are produced on the sides.
Beautiful images
The wedding image of a newlywed girlfriend should be as flawless as that of the culprit of the holiday, so before the start of the celebration it is necessary to carefully consider all the details, including including the outfit, hairstyle and makeup. Particular attention should be paid to the face and give it an even color and gloss. Errors and defects are not allowed in such makeup. A few weeks before the wedding, the witness needs to put her hair, skin on her face and neck in order, using nutritious lotions, milk and masks. On the day of the celebration, well-moistened hair is easy to fit, and only a day cream will be enough to apply to a cleansed face.
In order for the hairstyle to harmoniously complement the image of the girl, it is recommended to choose light shades of foundation and shadows for makeup. Thanks to the neutral colors in cosmetics, you can avoid unwanted contrast during the wedding photo shoot.Blue-eyed beauties are recommended to paint the strands in bright colors, they are favorably emphasized by the shadows of chocolate, orange and yellow. Shades of blue and violet will suit gray-eyed girls.
In addition, colored blush must be present in the makeup, they will additionally highlight the cheekbones and emphasize the beauty of the graceful styling. Blushers are selected in accordance with the color of the skin and hair. Most often, pink and terracotta blush tones are used for an evening look. In order for the image of the witness to remain unchanged throughout the celebration, it is recommended to use strong fixation hair styling products and give preference to waterproof cosmetics.
To date, the following are very popular among the images of the bridesmaids.
- Nude. It is characterized by minimal use of makeup. In this stylistic direction, the main touch is given to natural beauty. A hairstyle is chosen classic with loose hair or braiding. So that the face has a natural shine and purity, all defects are masked on it, choosing cosmetics of a neutral color. Bright colors in lipstick and shadows are not allowed. This also applies to hair styling, it is done with minimal decorations. The attire of the witness can be chosen in any color palette.
- Retro. Unlike the previous image, a variety of bright colors reigns in this design. All visible imperfections on the face are hidden under special cosmetics and the face takes on the correct shape, thanks to which you can perform the original game with light and shadows. In addition to foundation, a bronzer and a highlighter are also applied to the face. The strands in the image give a slight waviness.
This image is perfect for ladies who have medium and short hair length. It is recommended to supplement the styling with openwork inserts, but it is undesirable to choose hairpins made of pearls and stones. A simple hairstyle can be decorated with satin bandages or ribbons.
- Smoky eyes. In this image, the main attention is paid to the design of the eyes, which are highlighted by arrows. As a result, the face acquires clear and regular lines, and the eyes become expressive and mysterious. For greater effect in the image, it is recommended to use hairstyles with collected hair. In this case, such styling as a “Greek” braid and a “basket” is considered an ideal choice. To make the bride’s girlfriend look chic, but she doesn’t shine too much against the background of the bride and groom, you need to use gold and green shades in the makeup.
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