Not sure what to do when it comes to my hair...

hlvonb

So when it comes to my hair it is either down or in a pony tail. Nothing else. Lol

For my wedding I know for sure I want to have my hair up somehow but I am not sure if I should have it 1/2 up and 1/2 down or what so I was hoping I could get some help. 

1. My hair is thin (not string thin but thick)

2. I have a strapless dress (I don't know if I that effects it or not).

Smitten2012

Hi! i just responded to a very similar note its really difficult to decide a hair style - but i really think 1/2 up 1/2 down is very elegant and pretty! I would say maybe look into getting extensions for your wedding day? my friend also has hair that will never hold a curl / updo's get loose within an hour, etc. well her hairdresser recommended extensions and she looked gorgeous on her wedding day!

Hope this helps!

 

JoanE2012

I have stick straight hair and was able to get nice curls for my wedding that lasted all day.  I did half up/half down.   Best advice is to get a trial so you hair stylist can play around until you find something you like.

hlvonb

Thank you both for your advice. I have my trial booked already but I just wanted to see what people on here would have to say. Better to have too many options than none at all

Maggie0829

When is your wedding?  Is it outside or inside?  Will it be hot and humid?  How well does your hair hold a curl?

For summer weddings when it is hot I tend to like hair up because it atleast keeps your neck a bit cooler and you wouldn't have to worry about the heat or humidity making your hair look a bit crazy.

If your hair doesn't hold a curl that well I would suggest an updo.  My friend who just got married wore her hair down and usually her hair holds a curl great but by the end of the night it was a bit sad looking, but she also has super long hair so that probably didn't help much with the weight pulling down on the curls.

I think your best option would be to talk to your hairstylist and see what she would recommend for your type of hair.

And FWIW, I prefer to see brides with updos.  I just don't think hair down in loose curls really goes with the formality of a wedding dress, but that is just my opinion.

hlvonb

Maggie0829 said:

When is your wedding?  Is it outside or inside?  Will it be hot and humid?  How well does your hair hold a curl?

For summer weddings when it is hot I tend to like hair up because it atleast keeps your neck a bit cooler and you wouldn't have to worry about the heat or humidity making your hair look a bit crazy.

If your hair doesn't hold a curl that well I would suggest an updo.  My friend who just got married wore her hair down and usually her hair holds a curl great but by the end of the night it was a bit sad looking, but she also has super long hair so that probably didn't help much with the weight pulling down on the curls.

I think your best option would be to talk to your hairstylist and see what she would recommend for your type of hair.

And FWIW, I prefer to see brides with updos.  I just don't think hair down in loose curls really goes with the formality of a wedding dress, but that is just my opinion.

The wedding will be in July. The ceremony will be in a church BUT the church has no A/C. I honestly do not know if it will be hot and humid but I'm thinking it would probably just be hot - not really humid. My hair right now is about 2 inches past my shoulders and usually will hold a curl pretty well. When I wear my hair down and its a bit humid out my hair will tend to curl (loosely) on its own. 

I was thinking of all up as one of my ideas but I have a strapless dress and I have been told that if you wear your all up with a strapless dress it makes your neck look longer than it actually is. Is that true?

My hair is long (like I said 2 inches past my shoulders) but it is not heavy. I don't know if that would be a factor or not.

Thanks for your suggestions and opinion. I really appreciate it. Like I said in my original post when it comes to hair I either have it down or in a pony tail so "fancy hair" is something I really don't know. Lol.

Maggie0829

No, I don't believe that wearing your hair all up with a strapless dress will make your neck look longer then it actually is.

When you go for your trial I would wear a strapless top or just a tank where you can pull the straps down so you can get a better feel for what you will look like in your dress.  And try both up and down styles as well.

hlvonb

Thanks for the tank top suggestion. I didn't think about that.