You obviously wouldn’t want to sport the same hairstyle all throughout your wedding festivities, right?
For the sangeet, you want something fun and playful with a lot of movement. But for D-day, clean hairstyles that stay out of your face are preferred — that’s why buns are the go-to options for most brides. This leaves us with one glam brief that is often lost in translation — the reception. Since this is one ceremony where the glam factor needs to be right up there, you need an equally amazing hairstyle to match the vibe. Here are some gorgeous half-up half-down hairstyles you can draw inspo from to glam up your wedding reception look.
01. Volume waves
Image courtesy: @ritikahairstylist
If your goal is to look like your favourite Disney princess, this look will get you there. Voluminous, loose waves cascading down the back, the front secured in a twisted bunch and accessorised with beads and diamante — this is such a pretty hairdo!
02. Crimped centre part
Image courtesy: @supitribatra
Good old 90s crimping is back, and winter 2020 brides can’t get enough of it! A look we’ve been spotting a lot lately is the centre parted half-up half-down, but with crimped sections put in to add texture. Brides who love a good throwback moment will sure find this one worthy of a spot on their bridal mood boards.
03. Rose braids
Image courtesy: @sejal_savaliya22
While rope braids look like a simple idea, they do add a lot of body to your mane and are super fun to accessorise! Take your pick from all the pearly, floral and even uber-bling accessories to pair with this hair arrangement. We guarantee wedding guests will be gawking at this hair look for hours.
04. High crown do
Image courtesy: @dollyouup_bys
This high crown hair look works for two reasons — it leaves out sleek face-framing sections in the front and gives a little lift to your face. So, for brides who are hoping to stand tall next to their towering significant others, this hairdo is a keeper!
05. No-extension half bun
Image courtesy: @vishalcharanmakeuphair
A minimal yet pretty look, if you want to give your hair a break and skip the extensions, this is a good way to do your tresses. An adorable half-bun secured with twisted strands and adorned with dainty flowers is such a beautiful way to wear your natural length for an intimate reception.
Main image courtesy: @nikkiaroraofficial
Written by Sumona Bose on Dec 10, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!