Haircare Tips for Brides Before the Wedding:
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and achieving a flawless hair look requires a bit of preparation. Proper haircare in the days leading up to your wedding will ensure your hair is healthy, shiny, and manageable, so your stylist can work with your hair at its best.
1. Start With a Pre-Wedding Hair Treatment (2-3 Weeks Before)
If your hair is in need of some deep nourishment or repair, start using a hair treatment or mask a few weeks before the wedding. This will help restore moisture, strength, and shine, ensuring your hair looks its best on the big day.
Recommended Products:
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
(A cult favourite that helps rebuild and strengthen damaged hair bonds, making it ideal if you've coloured or heat-styled your hair frequently.)Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense
(Rich in nutrients, this mask is perfect for dry or sensitised hair, leaving it deeply nourished and soft.)Philip Kingsley Elasticizer
(A super-hydrating pre-shampoo treatment that restores elasticity and bounce to the hair, leaving it smooth and healthy-looking.)
How to Use:
Apply to damp hair and leave on for 10-20 minutes (or as per product instructions).
Use 1-2 times per week leading up to the wedding.
2. Trim Your Hair (1-2 Weeks Before the Wedding)
To avoid split ends and ensure your hair looks healthy, schedule a trim about 1-2 weeks before the wedding. This will also help shape your hair for your chosen wedding hairstyle. Please note: it is recommended to keep the front hair long or at least below chin level to achieve the preferred hairstyles.
Recommended Salon Products for Trim:
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Inforcer Shampoo
(Helps to strengthen hair and prevent breakage during the trimming process.)Moroccanoil Treatment
(A lightweight treatment oil that smooths the hair after a trim, reducing frizz and enhancing shine.)
Tip: If you're planning on growing your hair before the wedding, avoid heavy layers that could add bulk and disrupt the flow of your style.
3. Hydrate and Condition (Throughout the Month Before)
Maintaining hydrated and well-conditioned hair is key for a smooth, shiny finish. Use a luxurious conditioner that’s tailored to your hair type to add moisture and repair damage.
Recommended Products:
Oribe Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque
(This deeply nourishing mask is perfect for dry, coarse, or thick hair types, leaving hair feeling soft and hydrated.)Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair
(A leave-in conditioner that protects from heat styling while providing instant hydration and repair.)Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Conditioner
(Perfect for damaged or over-processed hair, this conditioner strengthens and repairs while adding softness.)
How to Use:
Use a rich conditioner or treatment after every wash.
Apply a leave-in treatment to damp hair for added protection and hydration.
4. Avoid Heat Styling and Over-Processing (1 Week Before)
In the week leading up to your wedding, try to minimize heat styling (like straighteners, curling irons, and blow drying) to avoid any potential damage or frizz on your wedding day. Instead, allow your hair to air dry or use a heat-free styling method like braids or rollers for soft waves.
Heat Protection Products:
GHD Heat Protect Spray
(A must-have for those using heat styling tools. This spray protects hair from heat damage while providing a smooth finish.)Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique
(A nourishing blow-dry cream that not only protects but also adds body and shine to your hair.)
5. The Day Before Your Wedding: Wash Your Hair
The day before your wedding, wash your hair to ensure it’s fresh, clean, and manageable for styling. Clean hair holds styles better and looks shinier. However, do not use any oily serums or treatments the day before the wedding, as they can weigh down your hair or make it too greasy for styling.
Shampoo and Conditioner:
Oribe Shampoo for Beautiful Color
(This sulfate-free shampoo will gently cleanse while keeping colour-treated hair vibrant and shiny.)Kerastase Bain Satin 2 Shampoo
(A rich, hydrating shampoo for normal to dry hair that leaves hair soft and well-nourished.)
Important: Avoid using heavy oils or serums before the big day, as they can make your hair too slick or hard to style. Stick to lightweight, hydrating products.