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Your wedding day is the perfect opportunity to embrace the beauty of your natural hair while choosing a style that makes you feel confident, comfortable and utterly fabulous. If you have long, thick hair that holds a curl, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to creating a romantic bridal look. But how do you find a style that will look beautiful, work with your veil and accessories, and stay looking gorgeous throughout the celebrations? Celebrity stylist Andrew Barton at The Hair Expert, shares his advice on the best styles, preparation and products to help your wedding hair look its very best.
"Long, thick hair that holds a curl gives you some wonderful options for your wedding day. My first choice would be a softly waved half-up style: beautiful movement through the lengths, with the hair around your face gently secured. It’s romantic, works beautifully with a veil and gives you a little more control if the winter weather has other ideas!
"If you’re particularly worried about frizz, a softly textured low bun is another lovely option. Your hair’s thickness will give it fullness, while a few carefully styled pieces around the face keep the finish soft.
"Preparation makes such a difference. In the weeks beforehand, use a moisturising conditioner and a weekly conditioning mask, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Gently squeeze out moisture after washing rather than rubbing vigorously with a towel.
"For styling, I’d suggest NAK Hair Blowout Smooth Mist to help smooth and control frizz, with a heat protector such as NAK Thermal Shield before using heated tools, following the product instructions. Work in manageable sections and make sure your hair is completely dry before curling. Allow each curl to cool fully before gently dressing it out; that cooling time helps the shape last. Finish with a light mist of NAK Fixation Finishing Spray for hold.
"Book a trial with your wedding hairdresser and take your veil or accessories along. Wear the style for several hours afterwards so you can see how it settles and feels, particularly with the weight of thick hair.
"Above all, you should feel like yourself at your most fabulous. You want to enjoy every hug, photograph and dance without worrying about your hair!"
You can book an appointment with Andrew at selected salons across the country:
Private consultations in the comfort of your own home are also available by arrangement. For enquiries and availability, contact Andrew via @andrewbarton.thehairexpert
