Diy Hairstyles

Doing things yourself for your wedding - whether it's arranging your own flowers or self-catering - isn't just about saving money. It's also about putting your own personal touch on proceedings, so it feels like your celebration and not just another industrial wedding. This is particularly the case with your hair and beauty, as it's important to look like yourself on your wedding day. If you're a bride hoping to DIY your hair and beauty, here's a few essential tips to bear in mind.

There are two key elements to doing your own wedding hair: having confidence in your decisions and practising constantly to get your style right. Professional hairdressers can charge huge amounts for wedding hairstyles for a reason: they know what they're doing and usually have several years' experience to back it up. So if you want your hair to be perfect on your wedding day, it's advisable to spend several days repeatedly putting together your hairstyle of choice before the morning arrives. This is particularly important if you're putting your hair up. In order to avoid stress on the big day, try to keep things simple. Opt for a simple plait pinned up or a loose up do rather than a tiered hairstyle with extensions. Invest in a few important hair products but don't go overboard. Hair spray, for instance, will be essential to keep your style in place and you might need some mousse or wax to keep tendrils in place too. Most importantly, you'll need a friend or two to help you. Doing your hair on your own is tricky at the best of times. With friends around, you'll not only have extra pairs of helping hands but also moral support if things go wrong.