- Add a tiara to glam up any haircut, short or curly. If you are a bridesmaid, rather than the bride, a tiara may be too attention-grabbing. If you do not feel comfortable wearing one, try rhinestone bobby pins or pearl or jeweled headband. You can find these accessories at most jewelry boutiques in the mall. If you want to go with a more natural look, then tuck a small rose behind your ear. Do not overdo it with accessories. Just one item (tiara, headband, flower or a few bobby pins) will suffice.
- Big, soft and loose curls are romantic and sophisticated. They are also very natural-looking. Soft, loose curls are especially appropriate for outdoor spring and summer weddings. To make these kinds of curls, use large foam curlers (plastic will give hair a crimped look) or a large curling iron (at least 2 inches in diameter). Curl hair inward to frame the face. Apply a few sprays of hair spray to hold the curls and the bounce. Do not use gel or mousse, which have a tendency to weigh hair down and make it look greasy.
- Tight curls are more formal-looking than loose curls. They are appropriate for more elegant weddings, especially during the winter. To achieve tight curls, use small foam curlers or a small curling iron. (The smaller the curling iron, the tighter the curls.) The curlers or iron should be ½ inch in diameter or less. Apply light hair spray to hold curls.
- If you desire to create the illusion of long hair, then slick your hair back with gel or mouse. If your hair is long enough to gather in a tiny ponytail at the nape of the neck, then do so with a small hair tie. Then attach a big flower or jeweled clip to the nape of the neck to cover the ends of short hair. This style will make it look like longer hair is pulled back into a tight bun at the neck.
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