Go for simple yet comfortable hairstyles that won’t hinder the Mehndi application process. Loose braids or soft curls would be perfect choices. Section your hair into half, creating a centre part. (Kajal Aggarwal looks stunning in her latest Insta photo.)
As you gear up to stand by your friend’s side on her D-day, ensuring a picture-perfect hairstyle becomes an absolute necessity.
Being a bridesmaid is like donning the hat of a superwoman. You are meant to masterfully juggle every task and amidst the marathon of functions, a quick salon run or dedicated time to style your hair takes a back seat. As you gear up to stand by your friend’s side on her D-day, ensuring a picture-perfect hairstyle becomes an absolute necessity.
Here are some tips and tricks by Amy Johnson, Global Head of Haircare Artistry to help you maintain your gorgeous hairstyles throughout each festivity.
Haircare is a must
- Ensure to condition your locks to help them look radiant throughout the festivities.
- Opt for hairstyling tools with intelligent heat control. The Airwrap multi-styler and Supersonic hair dryer are a great choice for those who wish to style their hair while preventing heat damage
- Instead of creating new hairstyles for each function, refresh the hairstyles by using tools such as Airwrap multi-styler which has multiple attachments to create and recreate versatile hairstyles. This will help in minimising heat usage.
- Amidst constant styling use a deep cleansing shampoo and scalp exfoliating brush to help remove any product buildup.
- A deep conditioning treatment hair mask is a must to rehydrate your hair and scalp.
Correct Hairstyling techniques for the win
- Selecting the right styling brush can make a significant difference in your hair-drying routine, whether you’re aiming for voluminous curls or sleek, straight locks.o For detangling hair before styling, a wide-tooth comb can be used on both wet and dry hair.o A round brush can add volume to lifeless hair and transform it into a gorgeous salon-like blowdryo A paddle brush is great for creating a smoother look, especially for longer hair as it has a wide and flat surface area
- Before styling your hair, apply a volumizing mousse to add body and hold to your locks. Work the mousse evenly through damp hair, focus on the roots to maximise lift and volume. To achieve a volumized finish, especially for those who have flat hair at the roots, blow-dry against the growth of the hair. For example, blow the right side to the left and blow the back side to the front using your hair dryer.
- Sectioning your hair while styling can be game-changing. The smaller the section you work with, the more manageable it is to style your hair. Those with fine hair should try larger sections to avoid over-drying and smaller sections will work wonders to smooth or define those with thick, coarse and curly hair.
- Use the cold shot of the Airwrap multi-styler to set your curls; hold each curl in place for 5-10 seconds before releasing for perfectly styled hair.
- Once your hair is styled to your liking, use bobby pins to secure your mane in place so that it remains elegant and steadfast throughout the day.
Easy and effortless hairstyles that can be refreshed to your rescue
Sleek ponytail for cocktail night
A sleek low ponytail is the perfect choice for the cocktail night. Begin by gathering your hair into a sleek low ponytail and securing it with a hair tie. Take a small section of your mane from the ponytail and wrap it around the base to conceal the hair tie. Now use the Airwrap multi- styler’s Coanda dryer attachment in smoothing mode on the crown to tame the flyaways for a smooth and sleek finish. You can add pearly accessories to oomph up the hairdo and add more dimension.
Soft curls for afternoon Mehendi
Go for simple yet comfortable hairstyles that won’t hinder the Mehndi application process. Loose braids or soft curls would be perfect choices. Section your hair into half, creating a centre part. Starting with one half, create inward-facing curls by manually winding a small section of hair around the 40mm Airwrap barrel on a high heat and high airflow setting. Change the direction of airflow and repeat the process to get outward-facing curls. Add in a mathapatti to elevate the look from simple to glamorous.
Low bun for sangeet
Refresh your afternoon mehndi look into a low bun for the sangeet night. Use the firm smoothing brush of the Airwrap multi-styler and brush through your soft mehendi curls from root to the ends to loosen them. Using an elastic band, secure the hair into a low ponytail at the back of the head towards the nape, drawing the hair down evenly at both sides and smoothing them neatly over the top of the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a bun and fix it into place with hair pins and a spritz of holding spray. To manage the frizz and flyaways use a little gel/ oil or the flyaway attachment of the Airwrap multi-styler to perfect your look. Wear an embezzled hairband to add some glitz and glamour to the look.
Sleek and straight hair for Haldi
If you are still hungover from the energizing sangeet night and have a morning Haldi ritual to wake up to, opt for a simple and sleek hairdo that can be easily achieved in less time. Brush your hair through to remove any tangles and section it into manageable pieces, tying or clipping away the top sections first. Use the Corrale hair straightener and glide it from the roots to the ends of your mane at a desired heat setting.
Big bold curls for the wedding
A glamorous finish featuring big, bold curls is perfect for the wedding evening. Show off your gorgeous curly hairstyle by wearing it down and adding a sparkly hair accessory like tiara, or a mang tika. Start with towel-dried hair and attach the Coanda smoothing dryer in the drying mode to pre-dry the stresses. Attach the soft smoothing brush, known to create a smooth blow-dry finish. Divide your hair into sections and attach the 20 mm or 30mm long barrel that will create voluminous curls. Follow it up with a cold shot for 5-10 seconds and slide down to release the curl. Set them with a fixing spray and gently loosen your curls with your fingers for the final look.
Messy bun for the Wedding Reception/Afterparty
Have no time to switch up your hairstyle between wedding and reception because you were busy helping the bride? Transform your big bold curls into an effortlessly chic messy updo. Gather your curled hair into a casually tousled bun that we all strive for, secured with plenty of hairspray and bobby pins. Take some pieces out from both sides and curl them with the 40mm Airwrap barrel. The result is something elegant that also doesn’t feel like it’s trying too hard.
