Hair
A Wedding Hairstyle should not change your image that your guests will not recognize you, so choose carefully.

Healthy hair looks good so start with treatments early.

Colouring can add shine and warmth.

Highlights should be done 3 months before and again 1 week prior to your big day.

If you are choosing an upstyle for the day your hair should ideally be past your shoulders so no cutting or at least 6-8 months in advance.

Remember half an inch of cutting is a month’s growth.

Tiaras
Choosing a tiara, comb, flowers etc. is a very individual choice but bear in mind of the different types, sizes and widths. At your trial run, this will be needed for a style to be created around it. If you are not quite sure whether it will suit your particular choice of wedding hairstyle ask to see if you can borrow it for your trial.

Veils
There are different types of veils that you can wear:

• Full: These will have a few layers and will be fuller at the comb end, and around the face. They are usually placed directly behind your tiara so there will be no sculpting of the hair on top, it will be more to the back of the head.
• Slim: This usually has two layers and is placed at the crown section, so the hair may be sculptured directly behind your tiara giving some height and can sometimes show off your tiara better.
• Slimmer: This is usually in one piece and just drops down at the back and is more of a sleeker look. This may be placed either behind the tiara or at the crown of the head.

So be aware at your trial run. Your tiara should be available and an idea of the type of veil you will be wearing.

Bridesmaids
If you are having bridesmaids, it is also important that you make them aware of the required length of hair required if they are having a particular upstyle. It is not always important that each bridesmaid have the same hairstyle, their hairs may be finished off using hair accessories, combs or flowers.

Colouring
Hair Colouring or highlights sometimes help towards creating that healthy wedding look. If you would like just a shine on your natural hair, you may choose a colour similar to your own with a bit of warmth added.

Highlights come in many tones. Light and warm can be very stunning when mixed to give a defined look. Ensure that full head highlights are done well in advance so you may not build up too many roots. Then finally they should be done again one week prior to your wedding day.

Trials
One or Two trials may be required prior to your wedding. The first can be done 5-6 months in advance; this will help and guide you in choosing your hairstyle. The next needs to be done 4-5 weeks in advance of your wedding day – your tiara must be available at this stage.Also when you are having a trial try to wear a top similar to that of your Wedding dress, have your accessories available ,so we can choose the right image for you.

Photos
At the trial I bring along a digital camera to ensure that we remember your style on the day.