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Grooming the Groom: Men’s Wedding Hairstyles

Katie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:27:41 +0000

From our experience, brides will scour the web, flip through dozens of magazines and tirelessly Photoshop new hairstyles on themselves in the search for the perfect wedding hair. Grooms, on the other hand, tend to roll out of bed in the morning, shower and call it a day.

We know some men won’t be too excited about their grooming options, but a man who takes care of his skin and hair before the wedding gets a thumbs up in our book! We encourage you to talk to your guy about making an appointment at a spa or dermatologist before the wedding to consider his skincare options.

Popular spa treatments for men include:

Gentleman’s facials to cleanse and exfoliate the skin
Microdermabrasion to remove scars and fine lines
Eyebrow shaping for a natural appearance
Polish-free manicures to make sure his nails are in top shape

Plus, when it comes to hairstyles, conservative cuts with texture tend to come out on top. He shouldn’t sacrifice any of his style, but he might consider growing out that buzz cut or trimming his long locks for the big day. Here are a few of our favorite groom’s hairstyles:

Steal this Look: Celebrity Hairstyles

Lea — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:26:38 +0000

We recently noticed that our posts offering ideas and suggestions for the perfect wedding ‘do seem to be a reader favorite. So, we thought we’d share a few more some stunning and stylish hair dos that were recently spotted on the red carpet.

Images Courtesy of InStyle.com

Eye Candy: Wedding Hair Accessories

Katie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:35:08 +0000

If you choose not to wear a traditional veil, there are still a variety of ways to extend your chic bridal look from head to toe. These delicate hair accessories from Twigs and Honey and Bonbon Oiseau are sweet, romantic and full of fun style.

Wedding Hair Accessories: Headbands from Etsy

Katie — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:00:20 +0000

I think that the most fabulous brides all have one important thing in common—they all pay special attention to the details that make them look unique. If you betray your distinct sense of style on you big day, you risk looking like a catalog bride!

One of the best ways to avoid this trap is to shop for handmade, unique pieces that you instantly fall in love with. Etsy is full of fun little gems like these wedding hair accessories, so it makes a great place to start!

Inspiration Board: DIY Delights

Tara — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:13:57 +0000

As the writer of the weekly “DIY Divas” posts on Diva Dialogue, I know just how challenging it can be to come up with new project ideas, especially ones that show uniqueness, talent and creativity. I’m often checking out other blogs and websites to get fresh ideas. And so I thought: Why not put together an inspiration board of those projects that really do inspire me? Tying in with the theme of recessionista brides that we’ve been seeing a lot lately, this post should help those of you trying to cut back by trying some do-it-yourself projects. Happy crafting!

From Top to Bottom, Left to Right: DIY Flower Hair Pieces from Diva Dialogue; Flip Flop Favors from There Went The Bride; Tissue Paper Pom Poms from DIY Wedding; Hanging Chair Placecards (using a Wedding Paper Divas design!) from Style Me Pretty; Wine Label Table Numbers from Martha Stewart Weddings; Coffee Bean Centerpieces from Showers Blog; Ringbearer Book Sling from Style Me Pretty.

Eye Candy: Bridal Hair Accessories

Lea — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:57:37 +0000

If you’re opting not to wear a veil on your big day, there are still lots of options for the perfect wedding hair style. In fact, I just fell in love with some gorgeous accessories and couldn’t wait to share them with you.

Images from Jennifer Behr Bridal Collection

Images from L to R: Instyle Weddings Barrette; InStyle Weddings Floral Fancy Subtle; InStyle Wedding Floral Fancy Bold

DIY Divas: Hair Pieces

Tara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:51:45 +0000

Happy Halloween from DIY Divas! Now, on to the fun.

This week we are featuring DIY Hair pieces, which can cost upwards of $200 if you purchase them from a retailer. Rachel, our ever-crafty coworker, has found a way to completely bypass the bridal boutique and instead make gorgeous, chic hairpieces that are perfect for a bridesmaid or even a bride!

Step 1: Head to your nearest craft store and peruse the faux flowers section. You’ll be surprised at how realistic and beautiful many of them are. Once you’ve found the perfect flower, you’ll also need a hot glue gun, a small square of felt cut into a circle with a hole in it, and a little clip (also available at any craft store). You can also purchase any sort of adornments to add to your flower, such as feathers, lace or jewels.

Step 2: Open the clip and slide it through the hole in the felt. This will be the back of the hair piece where you’ll attach it to your hair.

Step 3: Place a dollop of hot glue on the back of the felt between the clip and the felt. This assures that the clip will stay on and not detach in the middle of your wedding!

Step 4: Take the hot glue gun and use it to attach your flower as well as any additional accessories you’ve purchased to your felt backing.

Step 5: Finally! You have a beautiful hair piece worthy of a princess. I love the look of this one with the exotic feathers. It’s very vintage and modern at the same time.

Brides are ‘Wigging’ Out

Contributors — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:23 +0000

Today’s brides have a lot more options to look gorgeous on their wedding day. Take your hair for example. Do you want long voluptuous locks like Jessica Simpson or Beyonce, but don’t have the length to do it? Well, some brides are wearing hair extensions to achieve the look they want. One bride on Weddingbee recently used extensions and her hair looked gorgeous.Would you do these faux hairdos for your big day?

Check out a couple of examples that impressed us:

1. Looking cute on Jessica Simpson, these hair clips from HairUwear go from day to night. Perfect for that wedding day switcheroo I recently blogged about, they are created by Jessica Simpson and her famous hairstylist Ken Paves.

2. It’s hard to believe, but these bridal up-dos are actually extensions. Extensions.com has a variety of bridal hairstyles with info on ways to do it for your big day!

Link Love: Perfect Wedding Hairstyles

Tara — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:29:16 +0000

Finding the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day can be just as daunting as finding your dream dress. Up-dos, waves, braids, curls–it’s hard to keep track of all the possibilities. That’s why we’ve gathered together some great resources to help you find your ideal do:

-Find hair to fit any style, from bohemian to romantic, beach casual to glamorous with Brides.com.

-Follow these guidelines from Wedding Bells to make sure your hair is ready for the big day. Among the many tips, the site advises that you make sure your hair compliments your dress and that you make any drastic changes to cut or color well before the wedding so you have time to repair any mistakes!

-See a hairstyle you love but can’t quite envision it on yourself? No problem! Visit The Hairstyler, upload an image of yourself, select your hair color, and try on any of 8,000+ available hair styles!

-If you’re feeling star struck, take the advice of celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves. Oprah.com has his tips for gorgeous wedding hair and celebrity bridal secrets.

-If you’re looking to add some sparkle to your already glowing hair, look no further than Hair Comes the Bride. With everything from hair pins to hair extensions, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for.

Gorgeous Hair Accessories

Contributors — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:28:07 +0000

I loved my rhinestone hair clip from Ficcare so much so that I insisted on using it. Regardless of my hairstyle, I knew I wanted a hairstylist who could find a creative way to use this gorgeous clip.

Though I was happy with my hair clip, it took me a long time to decide what I would use to decorate my hair. From tiaras to crystal detailed bobby pins there are so many glamorous ways to style up your do. Here’s a few I love.

HEADBANDS. This Swarovski Crystal Headband brings back sweet, childhood memories.

HAIRPINS. Delicate hairpins add pizazz to any hairdo. Check out these jewels from Lynn Litwin.

TIARA. When I tried one on for the first time, I felt like a princess. Even if you aren’t planning on getting one, I say at least try one on. You may be surprised.

Photos: Rhinestone hair clip, Ficcare
Swarovski Crystal headband, Etsy
Hairpins, MarthaStewart.com
Tiara, Brides.com