what comes first: the veil or the hair plan?

lyntopher

I sort of fell in love with a chapel-length veil. My question is this: will a longer veil require a more structured updo to hold the weight?

I have naturally curly hair, and I won't really be able to plan on a definite style without taking the weather into account (how much I can or can't straighten/smooth it out). I'm wondering what buying this long veil will lock me into in terms of hair options.

Any advice on wearing a longer veil -- and taking it out after the ceremony without really messing up one's hair --- would be most welcome.

maria18

Depending on what the veil looks like, you can probaby do some modifying, like pin it under the updo.

MissFelicityS

There are some veils that can be inserted without bobbie pins. That would probably be best to easily pull out. But your hair will be heavily hairsprayed, something to remember.

lyntopher

I was wondering about putting it under the hair design, and I haven't seen one yet that isn't attached to pins or a comb, so I'm intrigued by that. (I'll check back later if anyone else comments.)

KT020803

I think that if you fell in love with a long length veil to go for it and you'll figure the hair around it. I was against a veil at first and then when I put it on I just felt so bridal. When else in your life will you get the chance to wear something so dramatic!?!?

Maggie0829

If the veil is attached under the updo it will most likely need pins to help keep it in place since gravity will naturally want to pull it out.

If the veil is attached to the top of the updo (I prefer this look, the other look makes it look like the updo is vomiting) you can easily just have the veil attached to a comb and slip the comb in and then easily slip it out after the ceremony.

In either case ask your hairstylist what would work best and make sure you let them know that you want to be able to easily remove it once the ceremony and pictures are over with.

gymbugmj2k

i did a quick google image search of cathedral veils to see what kinds of hairstyles the ladies wore.  I think regardless of 'above' or 'below' placement, you will want to secure the longer veil with pins and fasteners --- especially if you have any sort of wind that day or encounter anything that would tug gently on the veil (hugs from guests, etc) 

most hairdressers are very skilled at securing a veil around a hairdo, and you can even practice at your hair trial if you are worried about ruining the look.

FWIW, i have naturally curly/wavy hair that HATES humidity.  Although i'd love to have my hair half up half down, I planned a french braid updo with my fingertip veil.  There's no way I'd want the stress of checking how my hair is holding up throughout the day. Some things are just not worth the worry.

lyntopher

gymbugmj2k, I agree about not worrying. I'll figure something out that I don't have to touch. (And, I tested a temporary Keratin treatment this summer: controversal, but it did really help with tolerating humidity.)

I was thinking the longer veil will require more fasteners, so I'll just go with that. My hairdresser said it was early to be making decisions (I'm a year out, so I get it.), but I didn't want to buy a veil and then not be able to have it stay easily in my hair.

Thanks for the comments!

lyntopher

gymbugmj2k, I agree about not worrying. I'll figure something out that I don't have to touch. (And, I tested a temporary Keratin treatment this summer: controversial, but it did really help with tolerating humidity.)

I was thinking the longer veil will require more fasteners, so I'll just go with that. My hairdresser said it was early to be making decisions (I'm a year out, so I get it.), but I didn't want to buy a veil and then not be able to have it stay easily in my hair.

Thanks for the comments!