shine to dry hair with these home-made hair Treatment :

Dry, frizzy hair can be unmanageable and have a lack lustre appearance. On the other hand, healthy hair has an outer layer that contains natural oil to keep it moist and shiny. When this layer is damaged – and this can happen due to several reasons – the hair begins to look and feel dull, unhealthy and dry. Some of the reasons that can lead to dry, unhealthy hair are:

Illness or nutritional deficiency
Harsh shampoo or hair dye
A high mineral content in the water
Chlorine used in swimming pool water

Whatever be the specific cause for your dry hair, there are a few home remedies that can help you combat this problem.

Vinegar

Vinegar acts like a conditioner on dry hair; it also has the desirable effect of removing dandruffthat may be contributing to the lack lustre appearance of your hair. Take about half a cup of vinegar and mix in 2 cups of water. Use this liquid as a conditioner after you have rinsed the shampoo out of your hair. Allow it to stay on for a few minutes and then rinse off completely with water. You could also try some more home remedies for deep-conditioned hair. Here is how you can get healthy hair and skin with apple cider vinegar.

Eggs

Eggs are rich in proteins, fatty acids as well as the fat-soluble vitamins and this makes them an excellent nutrient; besides, they also have a cleansing and conditioning effect, which means they can work wonders on dry hair. Collect the white of a single egg and mix in 3 tablespoons of water; apply this mixture onto your hair, leave it on for about 30 minutes and then rinse out thoroughly.

Eggs work even better in combination with a little vinegar and olive oil. Take the contents of 3 eggs, mix in a single teaspoon of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix thoroughly to get a viscous liquid; apply this to your hair and cover the hair for about half-an-hour with a plastic cap. Wash out with a mild shampoo and water to get hair that has a healthy moisture content and a lively shine.

Another remedy that works well is eggs with almond oil and curd. Beat 2 eggs, mix in about 2 tablespoons of almond oil and half a cup of curd; stir to get a pasty mass and massage this into the hair and scalp. Cover with a plastic cap for about 30 minutes and then wash with warm water and a mild shampoo. Here are more hair packs with egg to help reduce hair fall.

Vegetable oils

Dry hair often tends to get brittle too and this causes it to break easily. Any vegetable oil – olive, coconut or almond – can be used to moisturise such dry hair and give it strength. Warm a little oil to a temperature that feels comfortable to the skin. Then slightly dampen your hair and apply this warm oil all over. Cover with a warm towel and leave it on for about an hour. Use a mild shampoo to wash hair and when the hair has dried, you’ll find it has a healthy look and texture.

For a greater moisturising effect, mix in a teaspoon of honey into the warm oil.

Coconut oil in combination with curry leaves (karipatta) can also work wonders for dry hair. Drop in a few washed and dried curry leaves into a few tablespoons of coconut oil, warm for 2 minutes and when the mixture has cooled, massage it gently onto the scalp and hair. Cover with a warm towel for about 20 minutes and then wash with a mild shampoo. Read here to know more about other beauty benefits of coconut.

Aloe vera

We all know that aloe vera is a great moisturiser for the skin but it works equally well on hair too. Especially for those with dry hair, aloe vera treatment can help give a shine and soft texture that makes frizzy hair manageable. This moisturising effect on hair works even better when used in combination with other ingredients. For example, you can make a paste with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and 3 tablespoons of curd and leave this on your hair for about half an hour. Or, you could collect a few hibiscus flowers, grind to a thick paste and to 2 teaspoons of this, and mix in half a cup of aloe vera gel and one teaspoon of olive oil. Read other benefits of aloe vera for your skin and hair. Also, know how tamarind or imli is beneficial for hair and skin.

Tips

Along with these home remedies, you should also pay attention to how you handle your hair. Do you brush or comb hair when it is wet? This could cause hair to lose its strength, grow dry and brittle.

Shampooing hair very often to give it a squeaky clean feeling is also bad; it can deplete the natural oil present in the hair, making it dry and weak.

The hair dryer may be a boon to those hard-pressed for time; but every time you blow dry your hair; remember that you are also paving the path for dry and brittle hair. Use the lower setting for the dryer, and use it sparingly to just get the moisture down a little from where it can dry naturally on its own.

With a few changes in the way you manage your hair and these home remedies, you can soon bid goodbye to your dry hair woes. Know how to manage bad hair days better, here. Dealing with a bad hair day is never easy and it can be such a mood spoiler. It is a cause of inconvenience especially when you are going to be on your toes throughout the day for long hours. Frizzy, greasy, dry or simply unmanageable hair make for the dreadful ‘hair-hassles.’ Here is how you can manage and style hair on such bad days.
Avoid leaving your hair open on such days. A tight bun may make your hair look unnecessarily flat if your hair turns greasy quickly. Tie your hair neatly into a plait. You could stick to a regular one or make a French braid for a usual day at work or a causal outing too. On such a day if you have a social event or occasion lined up, leave your hair plaited for a couple of hours or even a night before if you can. Open your hair to find natural waves and curls.

Tie a bandanna or scarf

To move attention from a greasy or excessively dry scalp, tie a bandanna or scarf on your head. You could tie your hair into a loose bun, a ponytail or simply leave it open if you could manage it that way. Opt for cool colours or funky prints when you are out with friends or at home. However, it is preferred that you skip this for a formal environment.

Pin it down

A hairpin or a couple of them could come in handy to look sleek even during a bad hair day. Just part your hair to one side and ensure it is knot-free. Once done, twist your hair neatly and pin it lower, near your nape. It is an on-the-go hairstyle especially if you are attending professional meetings.

Pick a suitable leave-in conditioner

Look for a leave-in conditioner suitable for your hair type. A leave-in conditioner is an easy way to help manage and protect your hair. Also, ensure your conditioners are resistant to sun exposure and UV rays.

Consult a hairstylist for the right hairstyling products

Ask your personal hairstylist to help you pick a hairstyling product for your hair type and cut. This way the hair gel, spray or mousse would tame down and hold your hair for as many hours.

Side-parting your hair works

For limp or thin hair, flipping your hair to the side or doing a side-parting gives an illusion of natural bounce. You could also try the upside down hair flip for your hair to look healthy.

Get a quick trim

Go in for a hair trim on that day to get rid of your split ends. Regular hair trims will keep such bad hair days away. Another way of hiding your split ends is simply brushing your hair inwards and lightly without pulling them too hard.

Ditch the blow dryer or use a cooler setting

In case you have to set your hair using a blow dryer, ensure you use a cool setting for this. The blow dryer may dry out moisture from your hair and may cause further damage, making it look dull.

Simple Home Remedies for Dry Hair :

Hair makes a lots of difference. Howsoever grooming you do, if your hair is dry, rough and thin with split ends that are seriously prone to tangles, you do not look and feel well. You always have this worry on your mind as to how your hair is looking, have they messed up, should you comb them again, are they looking dull and so on! While lack of oil and moisture in your hair make them dry and they eventually lose all their shine and soft texture, you may also suffer from chronic hair loss if you neglect your dry hair problem. You may have to take various steps to stop your hair from getting drier such as avoiding over exposure to sun, hair dryers, dry environment, harsh shampoos and conditioners, too much brushing and use of too many chemicals laden hair products. You may also have to take proper nutrition through diet. After all, hair too is made up of a type of protein and it needs its share of nutrition as well as care. These are steps that will prevent your hair from drying. If you already have rough dry hair, you may like to use some really effective home remedies for dry hair to bring back the lost shine and life to your dull hair!

Home Remedies for Dry Hair

1. Hot Oil Massage for Dry Hair

This is an age-old remedy to prevent as well as treat dry hair. When you massage your hair with oil, you improve your scalp’s blood circulation. This stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum which in turn provides natural protective layer to your precious hair. While oil is good enough for massaging, making it a little hot ensures that the oil deeply penetrates to reach the roots of your hair. Oil massage also provides nourishment to your hair and scalp by transferring all the vital nutrients in the oil to your hair and scalp. Hot oil massage is a great way to lubricate your dry hair and preventing damages done due to all roughness. It is a good idea to make a weekly regimen of massaging your hair with hot oil but initially you may need to do this twice or thrice a week to deal with your extra dry and rough hair.

How to do Hot Oil Massage the Right Way?

Get this

Any oil (Coconut, Almond, and Olive oil are good for hair)

Do this:

Depending upon the length of your hair, take out required amount of oil into a bowl.
Heat this oil a little. You just need warm oil and not piping hot oil.
Now take a little warm oil on your palm and rub it with the other palm.
Apply this oil to your scalp.
Take some more and apply to other areas of your scalp.
Now gently massage with your fingertips working the warm oil deep into your hair root.
Don’t be too harsh while massaging, this may break more hair than do good.
When you gently massage your hair and scalp with warm oil, you are providing nourishment and proper blood circulation to this area of your body.
After massaging for about 15 minutes, let the oil sit for at least 2 hours. You may even leave the oil overnight for even better results.
Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and condition them.
Initially repeat hot oil massage for your dry hair two-three times a week and then do it weekly.

2. Vinegar for Dry Hair

Vinegar is perhaps one of the oldest natural conditioning agents that has been used since centuries. Romans used it as early as 19th century. Both, vinegar and apple cider vinegar work on the cuticle or the outer layer of your hair. Cuticle can be understood as a closely knit, unbroken overlapping layers of long scales that cover the whole surface of your hair and give it smooth shining appearance. When you shampoo your hair, this cuticle opens up. If you don’t take steps to restore cuticle then your hair will look dry and rough after washing. Your hair can also become dull and dry because there is a buildup and residue that get stuck in your hair shaft lying close to cuticle, thanks to your shampoo, conditioner and other hair styling products. Vinegar not only restores your hair’s protective cuticle layer but also cleans the buildup and residue present in your hair shafts. Benefits of vinegar doesn’t stop here. As vinegar restores natural pH levels, you also get rid of an itchy scalp. So, it makes sense to use a vinegar rinse after washing your hair.

How to Use Vinegar Rinse for Dry Hair

Get this:

White vinegar OR Apple Cider Vinegar- 1 cup
Water- 3-4 cups

Do this:

Mix the vinegar and water to get your hair rinse solution.
After washing your hair with shampoo (and conditioner, if you use that too), apply the vinegar rinse.
Massage gently into the hair and your scalp. Let your hair ends too get liberal amount of the vinegar rinse.
Let the vinegar rinse sit there for a few minutes.
Now rinse with water and dry your hair gently with towel.

Precaution: While vinegar is good for dry hair, too much usage of vinegar on hair may actually make your hair drier than earlier. Initially when your hair is too dry, you may use vinegar rinse about 1-2 times a week but after a couple of weeks, reduce the frequency. It is better to use vinegar rinse for your dry hair only once in 1-2 weeks. Also when using vinegar rinse, take care to protect your eyes. It can lead to discomfort, burning or irritation if vinegar enters your eyes.

3. Avocado for Dry Hair

Avocado has come to be known as a superfood due to all the beneficial nutrients it contains including Vitamins A, D, E, and K as well as protein, iron, copper, magnesium, amino acids, and potassium. What more nutrients can your dull dry hair demand! Yes, Avocados also have biotin or the Vitamin H in it, a vitamin which makes your hair stronger. This vitamin H or the common biotin is one of the B complex vitamins that metabolize fats and proteins and are required for healthy hair, skin, nails, eyes and liver. If you read the labels of certain nail and hair cosmetics, you may find biotin on the ingredients list. So why not make a powerful hair mask for your dry hair using avocados!

How to Make Avocado Hair Mask for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Avocado (ripe and peeled)- 1
Egg white- from 1 egg
Oil (olive/ coconut/ jojoba/ castor/ any other)- 1 tbsp
Yogurt (optional)- 1 tbsp

Do this:

Mash the ripe avocado to get its paste.
Add egg white, oil and yogurt if using.
Mix them well to get a smooth paste.
Apply this mask to your hair covering it well.
Leave for 30 minutes.
Rinse well with water. You may even use lukewarm (not hot) water to wash off the mask.

To make it more simple, you may just mash avocado with a whole egg and apply this to your hair!

4. Banana for Dry Hair

Banana too has many nutrients including vitamins A, B, C and E along with minerals like potassium, zinc, iron and manganese, not to forget biotin which also makes avocado good for dry and weak hair. The richness of potassium, carbohydrates and vitamins of banana make it a great remedy for making your hair soft and also for protecting its natural elasticity. If you face the problems of hair breakage, dandruff and split ends along with dry hair, banana is just the right remedy for you.

How to Make Banana Hair Pack for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Banana (ripe)- 1
Avocado (ripe)- ½
Coconut milk- 2-3 tbsp (or enough to make a smooth paste)

Increase or decrease the quantities depending upon the length of your hair.

Do this:

Mash the banana and avocado.
Add coconut milk with mashed banana and avocado.
Mix well to get a smooth paste.
Apply to your dry hair all over.
Leave for 20-30 minutes.
Wash off with lukewarm water.

5. Eggs for Dry Damaged Hair

The best food for hair is protein because it is made up of protein only. What else than egg can be the best source of high class protein for your dry and damaged hair. Egg yolk is rich in fat and protein and is highly moisturizing that adds lots of moisture to your dehydrated hair. Egg white on the other hand, is loaded with beneficial enzymes that cleanses your hair and scalp to give you a shining bouncy hair. You may simply beat 1-2 eggs and apply to your hair or make a more moisturizing hair mask with eggs as one of the main ingredients. Here’s the recipe.

How to Make Egg Mask for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Eggs- 1-2 (depending upon the length of your hair)
Lemon juice- 1-2 tbsp
Olive or almond oil- 2 tsp

Do this:

Beat the eggs well.
Add lemon juice and the oil into the beaten eggs. Lemon juice will take away all the foul smell and oil will make the mask even more hydrating.
Mix well to make a smooth mask and apply to your hair and scalp.
Massage your scalp gently so that all the nutritional goodness penetrates deep into your scalp.
Leave for 15-20 minutes.
Wash off with a gentle shampoo.
Repeat once every 2-4 weeks.

6. Yogurt for Dry Hair

While it is always good to include plain yogurt in your diet due to its innumerable health benefits, you can even think of applying the same to your dry frizzy hair to give them deep conditioning. If you have ever heard of protein treatments for hair, beauty salons use yogurt and eggs etc. to give these highly expensive protein treatment to your dry hair. You can do so at home, without spending a lots of money! Just use sour yogurt rich in lactic acid and fats. Lactic acid in yogurt will cleanse your hair and scalp while the fat in it will moisturize it, not to forget the protein that makes your hair rejuvenate.

How to Use Yogurt for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Yogurt (plain)- 2-4 tbsp or more depending upon the length of your hair

Do this:

Take some yogurt and apply to your hair and scalp.
After applying yogurt all over your hair, gently massage into the scalp.
Leave for 20-30 minutes.
Wash off with gentle shampoo.
For even more hydrating hair mask, you may beat in 1 egg with the yogurt and then apply the same to your hair.
Do this once a week initially and then repeat once every 2-3 weeks.

7. Fenugreek for Dry Hair

Here is one very good herbal remedy for dry hair- the inexpensive but superb fenugreek seeds. Although used as flavoring agent in Asian cooking, fenugreek has also been used by Ayurveda for treating various diseases due to its beneficial medicinal components. Your dull dry hair can also get rejuvenated by fenugreek seeds that are rich in nicotinic acid, protein, niacin, potassium, Vitamin C, amino acids and diosgenin having properties similar to oestrogen. Then there is lecithin in fenugreek seeds which is a natural emollient and hydrates your hair excellently making them healthy and strong at the same time. If you also suffer from dandruff, which is more or less natural due to dry hair, use this remedy.

How to Use Fenugreek Seeds for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Fenugreek seeds- 2-4 tbsp (as per hair length)
Yogurt- 1-2 tbsp (half the quantity of fenugreek seeds)

Do this:

Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight.
In the morning, grind the soaked fenugreek seeds to get its paste.
Mix yogurt with the fenugreek seeds paste to get a smooth hair mask.
Apply this to your hair.
Leave for about half an hour.
Wash hair with mild shampoo.
Repeat once a week initially and repeat once every 3-4 weeks.

8. Burdock-Rosemary Oil for Dry Hair

If you suffer from extreme dry hair along with hair fall, this remedy is for you. Burdock herb is a rich source of fatty acids. When you apply this to your scalp, it stimulates blood circulation as well as nourishes your hair follicles to condition them naturally and make them strong from within. Silica and phytosterols present in burdock soothes your itching scalp treating dandruff as well. When you use burdock on your hair, you restrict hair breakage adding shine and body to your hair. The mucilage of burdock root makes it easy for your hair to detangle. Rosemary, on the other hand, promotes hair growth, conditions hair and scalp as well as makes your hair more manageable. Why not then make this burdock root and rosemary infused hair oil for your dry falling hair!

How to Make Burdock- Rosemary Hair Oil for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Dried burdock root- 10 g (about 1 tbsp or 2 tsp)
Fresh rosemary leaves- 10 g
Olive oil- 60 g (about ½ cup)
Coconut oil- 90 g (about ¾ cup)
Rosemary essential oil (optional)- 10-15 drops
Sage essential oil (optional)- 10-15 drops
Lavender essential oil (optional)- 10-15 drops

Do this:

Mix burdock root and rosemary leaves.
Crush them using a mortar and pestle.
Now mix the two oils in a pan.
Add crushed herbs to the oil mix.
Heat the herbs mixed oils. Keep the flame at low simmer option.
Simmer the oil mix for about 8 hours. This will ensure, no moisture is left from the herbs used.
Strain the oil to discard any herbs residue.
Store the oil in a bottle.
Add essential oils if using. These oils not only make your hair oil pleasant smelling but also provide nourishment to your hair.
You may now massage your hair and scalp with this homemade burdock root and rosemary oil. Initially you may do this 2-3 times a week and then weekly hair massage is all that you will need to do.

9. Comfrey Hair Rinse for Dry Hair

A hair rinse is easy to do and they can excellently condition your hair and scalp with natural sheen provided you use just the right ingredients for your dry hair. Comfrey is one herb which is good for your dry hair. It soothes your scalp and stimulates it to bring life to your dull dry hair. As comfrey also grows very fast, you can grow your plant and harvest it many a times in its season to store for the whole year. Or just buy it from a herbal store to save all efforts.

How to Make Comfrey Hair Rinse for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Comfrey herb (dried)- 3-4 tbsp
Boiling water- 2-3 cups

Do this:

Pour the boiling water over comfrey herb.
Let this infuse overnight or at least for eight hours.
Strain the herbs in the morning or after eight hours.
After you wash your hair with shampoo, slowly pour the comfrey hair rinse over your head. Keep a bowl or basin underneath to collect the herbal rinse.
Ensure all your hair and scalp get the hair rinse.
Massage gently to let the rinse penetrate your scalp.
Again pour the once used and collected herbal rinse over your head.
Massage gently.
You may repeat this for 2-3 times.
Now wash off with clean water.
You may use this comfrey hair rinse after each of your hair wash.

10. Sage Hair Rinse for Dry Hair

Here’s one more herbal rinse for your dry hair, this time made with sage herb. It is not only good for dry hair but also for thinning hair as well as graying hair. A rich source of magnesium, zinc, potassium, vitamins B and C, sage has excellent antioxidant, astringent, and antibacterial properties which makes it one of the finest herbs for soothing scalp dryness.

How to Make Sage Hair Rinse for Dry Hair?

Get this:

Sage leaves (dried)- 1-2 tbsp
Boiling water- 1-2 cups

Do this:

Pour boiling water over sage herb.
Let it steep till it cools down.
Strain to discard the herb’s residue.
Wash your hair with shampoo.
After rinsing with water, pour the sage hair rinse over your head.
Ensure all of your hair and scalp gets the rinse.
Gently massage with your hands for a couple of minutes.
You may or may not use clean water after using this sage herbal rinse.

11. Lavender Essential Oil for Dry Hair

There are many essential oils that are considered a boon for dry hair due to their emollient properties. One of these is the lavender essential oil extracted mostly from the flowers of lavender plant. Lavender oil moisturizes your dry scalp excellently apart from cleansing and toning pores there. It is a balancing oil meaning it regularizes over or under active oil glands thus giving you just the right amount of hydration. Not only this, the anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti fungal and anti-septic properties of lavender oil also help you with hair loss and dandruff.

Ways to Use Lavender Oil for Dry Hair

Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil with your regular hair massage oil and use it daily.
Heat some olive oil to make it warm. Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil to this and give a hot oil massage to your hair and scalp. You may do this weekly.
You may also mix a number of essential oils good for dry hair like lavender oil, sage oil, chamomile oil, rosemary oil. Take 1-2 drops each of these oils and mix them together. After washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner, apply this oil mix to your hair and scalp and gently massage for a few minutes.

12. Aloe Vera for Dry Hair

Aloe vera is a very beneficial herb for overall health including hair and scalp. It makes your hair extremely manageable. The sticky aloe vera gel provides good conditioning and moisturizing to give you smooth and silky hair. You can either use aloe vera for deeply conditioning your dry hair or make a nourishing hair mask with aloe vera.

1st Way to Use Aloe Vera for Dry Hair: Aloe Vera Conditioner

Get this:

Aloe vera gel- ½ cup
Hibiscus flowers- 2 tsp
Olive oil- 1-2 tsp

Do this:

Grind the hibiscus flowers to make paste.
Mix the hibiscus paste with aloe vera gel.
Add the olive oil and mix well.
After washing your hair with shampoo, apply this homemade aloe vera conditioner to your hair.
Massage gently and leave for few minutes.
Wash off with water.

2nd Way to Use Aloe Vera for Dry Hair: Aloe Vera Hair Mask

Get this:

Aloe vera leaf to get ½ cup of aloe vera gel
Castor oil- 2 tsp
Fenugreek powder- 2 tsp
Basil powder- 2 tsp

Do this:

Extract fresh aloe vera gel from the aloe leaf. You should have ½ cup of this gel.
Mix Castor oil, fenugreek and basil powder with the aloe vera gel and mix well.
Apply this hair mask to your hair and scalp.
It is better to leave this mask on hair for longer, say 7-8 hours. You may apply it at night and go to sleep wearing a shower cap. If that doesn’t suit you, do it during day time and try to keep it on hair as long as you can with a minimum of 3 hours.
Use mild shampoo to wash off the mask from your hair.
Repeat once a week initially and then 1-2 times a month.

These were some of the excellent home remedies for dry hair. Pick the one which suits you and get rid of your dull dry hair soon!

thank you :) plz give your reviwe :P

Creative & Unique Wedding Styles

When it comes to weddings, every bride wants long hair. Why? Because there are so many options! You can do pretty much anything with long hair. With long hair, you can do pretty much anything. So before you decide which hairstyle to wear for your wedding, take a look at these ten creative and unique wedding

CASCADING CURLS

Different from a normal side swept updo, the majority of these curls are pinned up with some curls left cascading down the shoulder so you can still show off your length.

Recommended Products:

When it comes to a curly bridal hairstyle like this, the last thing you want is frizz. My favorite product for smoothing down frizzy curls is Enjoy Creamy Pomade.

Hair Type:

This style works best on brides with medium to thick hair to help with fullness from top to bottom.

Face Shape:

This style will work with any face shape. If you have a long or square face, keep some fringe or curls out around your face.

Tip:

For this style, the longer and thicker the hair, the better. If you weren’t born with the right hair type, get some clip in extensions for your wedding day.

SLEEK UPDO

Sleek Brunette Wedding Updo For Long Hair

This updo is all about class. Hair is softly swept away from the face and pinned to the middle of the back of the head in a sleek shape.

Recommended Products:

When going for a sleek style, make sure to add some shine to your hair to help it look polished. My favorite shine spray is Unite Eurotherapy Shina-Mist.

Hair Type:

Healthy, shiny hair is what this bridal style needs.

Face Shape:

Since this style is completely pulled away from the face, it works best on an oval face. If your face is longer, add extra body to the sides. If it is round, add extra body to the top.

Tip:

Even though this updo is all taking place in the back of the head, don’t ignore the front. Make sure to create a flattering shape in the front and add some wave in the sides to keep it interesting.

VINTAGE CURLS

Vintage Wedding Hairstyles For Long Hair

Vintage curls are a great twist on the classic down and curled bridal hair. Finger waves and pin curls are softly brushed out to create a really glamorous, timeless curl.

Recommended Products:

Brushable hairspray is key for this hairstyle. I love the Kenra 25 hairspray.

Hair Type:

Hair that can hold a curl will help a lot when doing vintage curls. If your hair is stick straight, it could all fall out once you brush it.

Face Shape:

The front of this hairstyle is lifted at the crown, making it unflattering for those with a widows peak or a low hairline. If you have a small forehead, consider leaving some bangs out.

Tip:

When brushing out your pin curls, it’s best to use a boar bristle brush. This type of brush will add a lot of volume and bounce to your curls.

HALF UP

Description:

The hair is softly curled and halfway pinned up in barrel curls in the back, sweeping the sides away from the face.

Recommended Products:

Volume in the sides will help this hairstyle look better from the front. Before you blow dry, apply Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Mousse.

Hair Type:

Hair that is medium to fine is best for this hairstyle. If your hair is too heavy, you might have a hard time keeping your barrel curls in place.

Face Shape:

Sweeping the sides down and back in the front of this hairstyle will compliment square, oval or heart shaped faces.

Tip:

To help your half updo stay in place, backcomb it at the base first so the bobby pins have something to grab onto.

TWISTED CHIGNON

This chignon starts with a twist braid in the front, twisting across the back of the head and ending in a low side chignon on the opposite side.

Recommended Products:

Doing a twist braid on tangled hair is nearly impossible! Make your job easier by applying Unite 7 Seconds Leave-in Conditioner before you blow dry.

Hair Type:

This style works best on hair with little to no layers. Too many layers will disrupt the flow of the twist braid.

Face Shape:

This style works best on round or oval face shapes. If your face is round, just be sure to give it enough volume on top to add length to your face shape.

Tip:

Give your twist braid volume by backcombing your hair first and holding the hair gently in your hands as you braid.

BRAIDED UPDO

A classic updo gets an update look with a braid going across the top in the back.

Recommended Products:

Big Sexy Hair Powder Play is an amazing product you have to try. This product will add grip to your roots making bobby pins stay in place better.

Hair Type:

The longer and thicker the hair, the better! Braids don’t show up as well with thin hair.

Face Shape:

Updos in the back are a classic choice for brides because they flatter nearly every face shape.

Tip:

When doing this style, create the braid very last. If you do it first it can get lost in the updo while doing it last will ensure that the braid stands out.

SIDE PONYTAIL

Hair is curled, then twisted and pinned into a low side ponytail with pin curls resting on top of it.

Recommended Products:

Keep the curls in your ponytail maintained with serum. I love Moroccan Oil.

Hair Type:

Extra long hair is best for this style. Curling hair makes it shrink, so extra length will keep hair looking long even after it’s curled and put into a ponytail.

Face Shape

The soft curls in this updo will soften a square jaw. Avoid this style if you have a round face. It will only add more body to the sides.

Tip:

Backcomb underneath the hair that will go into the ponytail to add more body.

SOFT CURLY UPDO

Hair is curled tightly then brushed out and softened for an airy look. These airy curls are then pinned at the nape.

Recommended Products:

Dry wax will help to piece out your hair and make it look more airy. My favorite dry wax is Unite Second Day.

Hair Type:

Fine hair works great for airy updos. If your hair is too thick and heavy, it won’t give the same effect.

Face Shape:

This style can work on any face shape as long as you keep some curls around the face to soften it.

Tip:

Curl your hair with the flat iron. Flat iron curls are soft and moveable and on top of that, they stay considerably longer than curling iron curls.

WATERFALL TWIST

The waterfall twist adds a little something more to an all down style. Each side is twisted to the middle in the back and tied together with hair.

Recommended Products:

Give your curls more movement and texture with spray wax. I like the Short Sexy Hair Play Dirty spray wax.

Hair Type:

The waterfall twist will work best on those with long layers and thick hair. If your hair is thin, the twist won’t be as noticeable.

Face Shape:

This hairstyle can work on any face shape. It’s soft enough to flatter everything from square to heart to round.

Tip:

Tie your waterfall twist together with a clear elastic, then hide the elastic with a strand of hair.

VINTAGE UPDO

Dark Vintage Wedding Hairstyles For Long Hair

A low, sleek bun in the back is dressed up with vintage pin curls coming down each of the sides.

Recommended Products:

A style like this cannot budge! Use a really hard hold hairspray such as TIGI Hard Head Hard Hold Hairspray.

Hair Type:

Medium to fine hair with at least medium length layers works best for this style.

Face Shape:

This style works best on oval face shapes. Hair pulled back like this can be too harsh for a square shaped face or a face with harsher features.

Tip:

To really glue a pin curl in place, form it with your fingers, shoot it up close with hairspray and then blow dry it on low. The curl won’t go anywhere after that!

This is only the beginning when it comes to bridal hairstyle options for long hair. Whether you decide to show off your length or use in a nice, full updo, hopefully these ideas have given you inspiration and pointed you in the right direction.

thank You for reading this post . :)