Charlotte Ricard-Quesada, founder of wedding planning company La Fete shares her tips for perfect wedding hair, so your locks are at their best for your big day.

Research 

On your wedding day, your hair is even more of an important feature than normal. The first step to take is actually looking at what you like, style wise. Is it an updo? Is it loose waves? Plaits? See what you are naturally drawn to and keep a Pinterest board or folder with your inspirations. Do also take your face shape and overall features into consideration to some extent: it’s certainly not an absolute rule but bear in mind that a style will look very different on a square jawline than on a heart shaped face.

With more than 20 years’ experience at the cutting edge of British holistic hairdressing, Stuart Phillips has become the stars’ stylist of choice.

With an award-winning salon in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, Stuart has trimmed and tamed the tresses of everyone from Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood to TV legends Jonathan Ross and Jamie Oliver. Hollywood actor Benicio del Toro and singer Beverly Knight have also experienced Stuart’s immaculate styling and attention to detail.

Kelly Beesley is a hair and make-up artist operator in the North West – and beyond! Here, she gives us an insight into the world of wedding hair and beauty and bridal trends for 2019…

What are the most popular wedding hairstyles and hair accessories which you have seen recently?

Wedding styles have ranged from classic look to messy do, from the Megan Markle messy bun to a sleek Chignon we have seen

it all. We are seeing brides having plaits running through the hair styles from bridesmaid to the bride plaits have given a modern twist on a classic do. As always there are so many hair accessories to choose form but hair vines have been popular recently, adding a little sparkle through the hair.

Thinking outside the box when it comes to wedding hair? Take a look at these upcoming trends for 2019 from two top UK hairdressers…

KAREN THOMSON, OWNER OF KAM HAIR AND BODY SPA

Up dos are great for weddings and perfect for keeping your hair out of your face and there are some stunning up do looks that can be very soft and flattering, including the messy bun.

Every bride wants gorgeous wedding day hair. While plenty of brides look great with short hair, many brides grow out their locks before the big day or opt for hair extensions. Russian tape hair extensions are super safe as they don’t pull on your roots which means minimal damage on your hair, they last 4-6 weeks so are a quick and easy way to add volume, colour and length to create your dream look!

Celebrity Hair Stylist Phil Smith, Creator of award winning haircare brand Phil Smith BE GORGEOUS, gives us his top tips for getting perfect wedding hair.day.

Grow your hair

Clients usually start growing their hair from the day they get engaged as they know that a longer hair style means their hairstylist has more to work with on their big day. We always find that as soon as they return from their honeymoon, the first thing they do on their return is book an appointment to cut it all off again!. I also advise clients not to colour their hair less than two weeks before their big day. This way it has time to settle and get in great condition for all the pictures

Keep your hair nourished

Vows and venues have spoken to some of the experts in the hairdressing world, to find you the best wedding hairstyles for your winter wedding.

Winter wedding hairstyles expert quotes

KAREN THOMSON, OWNER OF KAM HAIR AND BODY SPA

Richard Ward award-winning Royal and celebrity hairdresser and founder of Tangle Angel talks to us about winter wedding hairstyles. 

Wedding hair is a very personal choice and there’s a lot to consider: it has to work with your dress, accessories, face shape and make you feel totally comfortable at the same time. For winter weddings, lots of brides move away from very summery looks and opt for chunky braids or ‘undone’ updos; these looks are a popular choice as they have a slightly ethereal feeling, but are still quite structured and polished.

Weddings are a great excuse to buy a gorgeous new outfit, and whilst it can sometimes be stressful creating the perfect look, you no longer need to worry about your hair. Gone are the days when you had to race through the shower just to give yourself enough time to dry and style your hair without breaking into a sweat. That’s because, Revlon, has a range of quick and easy how-to-guides to help you complete your look with ease, and in half the time!

The sophisticated slicked back look

When it comes to having a trial run for your bridal hairstyle, it’s always a good idea to book this the same day as your dress fitting and makeup trial. The reason for this is that it gives the bride the chance to see their overall look there and then, rather than on the wedding day where she may not feel it looks right and it’s too late, as most often the stylist has left before the bride puts on their dress.

Trichologist Sally-Ann Tarver provides her Top Tips on how to get your hair in perfect shape for the big day.  

Sally-Ann Tarver recommends undertaking a 12 month action plan for planning for the perfect hair day in advance encompassing the following stages:

Stage 1 - Ensure your hair is growing well – diet, supplements, laser therapy, stimulants to increase hair growth speed. 

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TOTAL TREAT new Ultimate Repair Shampoo - This coconut scented moisturising and strengthening shampoo helps restore damaged, dry and coloured hair to silky smoothness. Moroccan Argan Oil helps to repair and protect from heat damage whilst adding shine.

For best results, apply shampoo to wet hair from roots to ends. Gently massage and work into a rich lather, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. For best results, follow with TOTAL TREAT Ultimate Repair Conditioner.

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Summer can take its toll on our skin and hair, with our tans slowly fading and our skin feeling dry from air conditioning, chlorine and too much sun – it’s time to get back your glow.

Sitting in air-conditioned rooms and planes absorbs the skins natural moisture leaving it feeling dry and parched and it can be particularly detrimental to those who have skin conditions such as eczema, rosacea or psoriasis. However, giving your skin a little TLC with some carefully selected skin saviors will bring your complexion back from the brink, leaving it looking healthy and glowing again.

Celebrity hair stylist David Lopez shares all on styling his A-List clients and how you can achieve the look at home.

Summer can take its toll on our skin and hair, with our tans slowly fading and our skin feeling dry from air conditioning, chlorine and too much sun – it’s time to get back your glow.