As a bridesmaid, you’d love the idea of dressing up and looking gorgeous on your friend’s special day. You might already have some plans on what shoes you’ll be wearing and while you can’t fully decide on the type of dress to wear (your bride friend surely has full control over that,) there’s one aspect that you can plan ahead and prepare for—your hairstyle.

But of course, you wouldn’t want to pick a style that could potentially upstage the star of the day, which is the bride, naturally. You want something that’ll make you look stunning but not overly so.

Here Comes The Bridesmaid

Bridesmaids have all the flexibility when it comes to their hairstyles, which should be a good thing. Unless, of course, if the soon-to-be-bride would request the squad to wear a uniform look from head to toe, but that rarely happens, so, no worries. Whether you’re working with a hair salon of your choice or you plan on doing your hair on your own, here are some hairstyle ideas that are worth bookmarking:

1. Boho Chic

If it’s going to be an outdoor wedding and you don’t like the thought of your hair scrambling in front of your face while you take OOTD pics, it’s a good idea to have it braided loosely on one side of your face. For an effortless look, try styling it a little messier on the side which gives it some sort of an ‘undone’ look. 

To finish it off, add a bohemian-style headpiece or better yet, little and delicate flowers that are evenly placed on the loose braid. This hairstyle is quick and easy to make and won’t let others think that you’re trying to outdo the bride.

2. Traditional Low Bun, But Make It Ultra Sleek

For a less complicated but always complementing look, try the traditional bun with a twist. Instead of just donning an updo hairstyle, why not make it a little lower and less in-your-face? Buns are always a traditional look at weddings but when done lower, they give a more laid-back impression that’s perfect for a bridesmaid who doesn’t want to look too made up for the day.

For an extra glamorous touch, give your hair a gentle and sleek sweep by using a fine-toothed comb to gather them all together. Grab a bottle of medium-hold hairspray and finish off the sleek effect.

3. Tousled Waves

Maybe you’re not really into the glam and fab look and yet you don’t like looking so unprepared for the big day. If so, tousled waves would be the way to go. This look is so popular that even celebrities like donning them. You won’t even need a professional hairstylist to achieve it. What you’ll just do is to grab a curling wand and a wave spray or salt spray and get working. In just several minutes, you’ll get that ‘perfectly imperfect’ look with your loose waves that’ll go with light to slightly heavy makeup.

4. Textured Bob

Women with short hair already look stunning enough, so maybe you shouldn’t forget that. You might have to think again if you’re looking for a more complicated hairstyle for the wedding. Hiding your beautiful bob could only mess up the subtle charm that you already have. So, why not go for maybe a textured or tousled bob instead? You could choose to part your hair sideways or in the middle. If you have curtain bangs, much better. Play up the texture through some toned-down waves and you’re good to go.

5. Waves With Volume

Effortless waves but with a bit of volume? Yes, please. This extra dose of glamour will be perfect for a summer or seaside wedding that’ll fit any style or length of bridesmaid dress. What’s more, it’s also an ultra-elegant look for women with mid to full-length hair. 

To achieve this look, you can ask your hairstylist to create a half bun (part it sideways for a voluminous touch) and then make soft waves on the lower remaining part. You can add a flower or stone-embellished accessory to give it a more bridesmaid-ish look.

Final Words

As you can see, there are several hairstyles that you can try if you want the wedding day to be perfect not just for you, but more importantly, for the bride. Keep in mind that while you want to look perfectly polished and stunning, you shouldn’t go for a look that would steal the spotlight away from the real leading lady. These looks are all easy to achieve whether on your own or with the help of a professional hair salon.