10 bridal looks for short hair

10 May 2017

Short-haired brides have a wealth of hairstyle options to choose from; here are 10 ideas to ensure you are the belle of the ball

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1. Tousled tresses

Promote movement and body with this windswept style. Ask your hairdresser to use heated rollers for a Farrah Fawcett-inspired look and finish with a beautiful hairpiece exposing the ear.

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2. Hollywood starlet

Go old school Hollywood glamour with a nod to the art deco era. Request soft curls which add a touch of femininity and opt for a bejewelled headband for extra sparkle.

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3. Pastel infusion

Pastel colours are still going strong in the fashion stakes and if you want to add interest to your shorter hair, why not take the plunge with a pretty shade of pink, purple or blue? If you lack the confidence to adopt all-over colour, apply pigment to just the ends with a wash-in/wash-out dye.

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4. Finger waves

Brides looking for a 1920s vintage style should look no further than the pin curls and finger 'Marcel' waves which defined the era.

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5. Bridal mohawk

Punk brides will delight in the mohawk variations on offer. Keep it short on the sides and style away on top, creating movement with a texturising spray and finishing with lashings of hairspray. Keep a mini hairspray on standby throughout the day to hold the look in place from noon to night.

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6. Short and simple

If you want to keep your look simplistic and straightforward, style as normal and add a hairpiece or scattered hair jewels to make your hairstyle even more special.

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7. Classic curls

Who's to say short-haired girls can't wear curls? Bouncy and bountiful, curls are a timeless option for brides who want an ultra feminine and flirty hairstyle.

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8. Boho bob

It's all about whimsical, ethereal texture for boho styles and this bob proves you don't need length to achieve it. Add lacy, metallic or bejewelled hair accessories for a beautifully bohemian final flourish... or why not embrace the ever-popular flower crown?

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9. Gentle wave

If you have an asymmetrical hairstyle where one side is longer than the other, add a subtle wave in the length and tuck the other side behind the ear. This is a low-maintenance style which won't require much upkeep throughout the big day but is also wonderfully flattering.

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10. Straight and sleek

Chic, sophisticated and easy to create, a sleek and straightened bob will look just as beautiful as styles which have taken hours to achieve. Keep a finishing serum on hand throughout your wedding day, adding a pea-sized amount to the lengths to tame any frizz and unwanted flyaways.