The Most Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles for Brides & Guests

Your wedding day is one of the most magical moments of your life, and your wedding hairstyle should be just as breathtaking. Whether you envision classic updos, soft bridal waves, or intricate wedding braids, the right wedding hair style will enhance your natural beauty and complement your gown.

To help you find the perfect look, we’ve gathered a selection of timeless and elegant, wedding hairstyles—along with expert tips to ensure your style stays flawless from the ceremony to the last dance. And if you’re a guest looking for a chic wedding hairstyle, these looks will work for you too!

From timeless updos to beach waves, here’s what we’re loving for the big day:

• The Classic Updo – A Timeless Favourite
• The Elegant Low Bun – Chic & Sophisticated
• Half Up, Half Down – Romantic & Effortless
• Beach Waves Wedding Hair – Naturally Beautiful
• Wedding Braid – The Perfect Boho Look
• How to Prep Your Hair for a Flawless Wedding Day Look

The Classic Updo – A Timeless Favourite

Few styles are as elegant and timeless as the classic updo. Whether you opt for a sleek chignon, a soft, textured bun, or a twisted updo with delicate tendrils, this bridal hairstyle exudes sophistication. It’s also incredibly versatile—perfect for both modern and traditional brides.

To create a voluminous, long-lasting updo, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse to the roots before blow-drying and styling. A no-gas formula can help add lift and hold while keeping your wedding hair light and touchable.

• Best for: Traditional, formal, and elegant weddings.
• Works well with: Veils, tiaras, and pearl accessories.
• We recommend: Natural Volumising Mousse

How to create this look:

1. On damp hair, apply the mousse to the roots to add lift and hold.
2. Blow-dry your hair using a round brush to create volume at the roots.
3. Gather your hair into a high or mid-level bun—chignon, twisted, or soft and textured.
4. Pin securely and leave out a few face-framing strands for a romantic finish.

The Elegant Low Bun – Chic & Sophisticated

An elegant low bun is effortlessly stylish, making it one of the most loved bridal hairstyles. Whether styled smooth and sleek or soft and romantic, this look pairs beautifully with lace gowns, off-the-shoulder dresses, and delicate bridal accessories.

For a polished, glossy finish, smooth a few drops of a hydrating oil through your strands before styling. This helps enhance shine while taming flyaways for a picture-perfect bridal look. To add volume and ensure your bun holds its shape all day, massage a few drops of a dry shampoo into the roots. A refreshing formula lifts the hair while keeping it light, fresh, texturised and full of movement.

• Best for: Classic, minimalist, and romantic weddings.
• Works well with: Low-back dresses and statement earrings.
• We recommend: Protect & Shine Oil and Dry Shampoo Crème

How to create this look:

1. Apply dry shampoo at the roots and massage in for added volume and a clean, fresh feel.
2. Work a few drops of shinning oil through dry hair to enhance shine and tame frizz.
3. Part your hair as desired, then pull it into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.
4. Twist the ponytail into a bun and pin in place. Smooth the surface for a polished, elegant look.

Half Up, Half Down – Romantic & Effortless

A half-up, half-down wedding hairstyle gives you the best of both worlds—hair elegantly styled off your face while still embracing natural waves or curls. This look is especially flattering for those who love volume and movement in their bridal hair.

Prep your locks with a lightweight leave-in spray that enhances shine, de-frizzes, softens strands, and protects against humidity. To complete the look, finish with a texturising spray for a soft, tousled effect.

• Best for: Boho, outdoor, and whimsical weddings.
• Works well with: Floral crowns, loose waves, and soft veils.
• We recommend: Satin Glow Booster and Texturising Spray

How to create this look:

1. On damp hair, spray a lightweight pre-styling spray and a heat protector from mid-lengths to ends to smooth, hydrate, and protect against heat.
2. Blow-dry the hair for a silky, frizz-free base with natural shine.
3. Create soft curls or waves using a curling wand or iron.
4. Take the top section of hair (from temple to crown), twist or braid it back, and secure with pins.
5. Finish with a texturising spray throughout the loose hair for natural volume and a soft, tousled look.

Beach Waves Wedding Hair – Naturally Beautiful

If you’re having a beach wedding, soft waves are the ultimate go-to style. This effortlessly romantic look captures the essence of seaside elegance with its light, bouncy movement.

For long-lasting beach waves, use a curling tong or a diffuser to define soft curls before gently brushing to create movement and the perfect tousled wave. Always protect your hair with a heat protectant before styling, and finish with a touch of shinning oil to add a luminous, sun-kissed glow to your strands while keeping them soft and frizz-free.

• Best for: Beach, garden, and destination weddings.
• Works well with: Flowing dresses and minimal accessories.
• We recommend: Heat Protector Spray and Protect & Shine Oil

How to create this look:

1. On dry hair, mist a heat protector spray evenly to shield against heat damage.
2. Use a curling iron or diffuser to create loose, natural-looking waves.
3. Gently brush through the waves with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to soften.
4. Lightly mist a texturising spray through the mid-lengths to add body and a beachy, undone texture.
5. Finish with a small amount of shinning oil to the ends for a sun-kissed glow and frizz control.

Wedding Braid – The Perfect Boho Look

A wedding braid is a dreamy choice for bohemian or rustic weddings. Whether styled as a loose fishtail, mermaid braid, or soft halo braid, this effortlessly chic look adds texture and romance to your bridal style.

For a braid with body and hold, apply a volumising mousse before styling and if you need extra lift at the roots, work in dry shampoo to refresh the hair and add natural volume and movement.

• Best for: Boho, rustic, and outdoor weddings.
• Works well with: Flower crowns, textured waves, and ethereal dresses.
• We recommend: Natural Volumising Mousse and Dry Shampoo Crème

How to create this look:

1. Apply mousse to damp hair to add body and fullness.
2. Blow-dry the hair, optionally creating soft waves beforehand for added texture.
3. Massage dry shampoo into the roots to add volume and help the style stay fresh and full throughout the day.
4. Create your preferred braid—fishtail, classic, or halo—and gently pull at sections to loosen and create a fuller, softer look.

How to Prep Your Hair for a Flawless Wedding Day Look

The key to a long-lasting, radiant wedding hairstyle starts with healthy, nourished hair. Proper preparation ensures your locks are smooth, strong, and primed to hold their style beautifully throughout your big day.

• Strengthen & Repair: For hair that feels soft yet resilient, prep with a Pre-Wash Treatment a few days before the wedding. This intensive treatment deeply nourishes, repairs damage, and restores vitality for shinier, healthier strands.
• Hydration is Key: Well-moisturised hair holds styles better and looks effortlessly silky. Cleanse and condition with a Nourishing Shampoo & Mask to keep strands smooth, frizz-free, and perfectly prepped for styling.
• Boost Volume & Fullness: For brides wanting extra lift and body, a Volumising Shampoo & Conditioner is perfect for fine or flat hair. This lightweight duo enhances volume while keeping hair soft, bouncy, and full of movement.
• Preserve & Enhance Colour: If your hair is colour-treated, protect vibrancy with a Colour Protect Shampoo & Mask. This gentle formula keeps coloured hair looking fresh, shiny, and salon-perfect for the big day. For blonde, grey, or highlighted hair, use a Purple Shampoo & Mask once a week to neutralise brassiness and enhance cool, luminous tones.
• Protect from Heat Damage: Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, safeguard your hair with a Heat Protector Spray. This lightweight mist shields against heat while keeping hair soft, manageable, and healthy-looking.

Your wedding hair should reflect your personality and make you feel confident and beautiful. Whether you choose a classic updo, an elegant low bun, beach waves wedding hair, or a romantic wedding braid, the right products and styling techniques will ensure your look remains flawless from “I do” to the last dance.

For shine, volume, and long-lasting hold, explore the Rossano Ferretti Parma collection of luxury bridal haircare products—expertly crafted to enhance your natural beauty and keep your locks healthy, radiant, and wedding-ready.