Many brides have a difficult time deciding what type of headpiece to wear with their wedding dresses. There is such a variety of styles and fashions from which to choose. Some of the more popular wedding hair styles include tiaras, combs, crowns/wreaths, bun wraps, and headbands. After choosing a headpiece, you still have to decide whether you want a veil attached to your headpiece and if so, what length you want your veil.

As soon as you find that perfect dress, start thinking how you want to wear your hair on your wedding day. The type of headpiece that you select could determine what type of wedding hair style you should wear. If you have your heart set on a particular hair style of headpiece, talk to the bridal salon consultant for ideas on how to wear your wedding hair with each different type of headpiece. If you know for sure that you want to wear your hair down, a consultant can help you select a headpiece and veil that looks best on simpler hair styles. Bridal salon consultants attend numerous wedding shows, read the latest catalogs, and stay up to date on the latest trends for wedding hair style and headpiece selections. They are great sources for hair style recommendations. And best of all, their advice is free! You are paying to order the headpiece and their knowledge and experience is an added bonus! They can also advise you about what style headpiece will look best with your dress. Here is a list of some of the more popular headpieces and the most complementary way to wear your wedding hair with each.

Headband

The headband wedding hair style looks elegant and can be worn with an up-do or with your hair down. There are a variety of hair styles available: from thick, white headbands to thin, diamond-studded headbands. You can also wear these with or without the veil. Some headbands come with detachable veils so that you can wear the veil during the wedding ceremony and remove it for the reception. If you plan to do your hair yourself, the headband is a good selection, because it is simple to put on. Headbands are also good choices for short hair; however, you should select a thinner headband, so the headband doesn't overwhelm your hair style.

Crown/Wreath

The crown wedding hair style is usually a wreath-like circle of flowers or a combination of flowers and bows. Crowns and wreaths vary from simple designs to very elaborate ones. The crown headpiece can also be worn with an up-do or with your hair down. The crown is usually made of a flexible material so that it can be molded to your head, allowing you to wear it around the top of your head or at more of an angle. If you are undecided on what hair style you want to wear but are pressed for time on ordering your headpiece, the crown is a good choice for many hair styles. It is best on long hair, and it may be overwhelming on short hair.

Bun Wraps

Bun wraps are circular headpieces that are placed around a bun. Even the simple ones look very elegant. If you are wearing a bun wrap, unless you are very adept at styling your own hair, you will probably want to have your wedding hair stylist do your hair. Bun wraps are a bit more complicated to wear than headbands, crowns, or tiaras. The bun wrap will work best with long, thick hair. If you have short hair or thin hair, you probably won't be satisfied with the look of a bun wrap.

Combs

Combs can be worn with or without a veil. Combs can also be worn on up or down hair styles. You can select a wedding style from very simple to quite fancy, from pearls to diamonds to flowers. Combs also look great in shorter hair or can be worn to hold back the sides of long hair.

Tiaras

Tiaras are a bit outdated but are still used by some brides. Like many fashions, tiaras go in and out of style. Tiaras are the crowns worn by beauty queens. They are available in diamonds, pearls, and other materials. Tiaras, like headbands and crowns, could be worn on an up-do or on hair wore down. The elegance of a tiara calls for a more sophisticated wedding hair style. Only a bride in a very elegant wedding should attempt to wear a tiara.

Visit a few local bridal salons and experiment with several different wedding hair styles and veil lengths. Usually, when you order your headpiece, the veil length is custom ordered according to your preference. With a little planning, you will be guaranteed to have a great hair style on your wedding day!

Choosing how you should look during a wedding can be very risky. If you were not advised by a professional, this is not the time to try on new make up and wedding hair style trends–unless you wanted to end up as one with the worst wedding fashion.
So, to be on the safe side, it is better to enlist the help of a professional stylist to do your makeup and wedding hair style.
Here are some tips to help you on what look you will be having on your wedding day.

• Choose natural-looking makeup, as you don't want to look heavily painted especially when people come to wish you well. However, you should also make sure that even if you are wearing natural-looking makeup, this still looks well when your picture is taken.
• Get a facial to help eliminate the stress in preparing for the wedding hair style and to cleanse your skin, in preparation for the big day.
• Make sure that you have enough time to prepare your hair. Usually, you may need about six weeks before the wedding updosto make minor changes to your hair. If you will be changing your hair style, hair color, or length, you may need up to six months.
• Make an appointment with a hairdresser recommended by your family and friends, or with your own hairdresser. It is better to bring pictures of the dress, headpiece and the wedding hair styles that you would like to try. Also, discuss with the hairdresser what will be the appropriate color, texture and the style.
• If you are thinking of having your hair permed or relaxed, ask the hairstylist if he or she thinks this will not damage your hair. Damaged hair will not look good and will be difficult to style. If you wanted to try this, make sure that you still have enough time to experiment and to undo it if it doesn't look good.
• If you are thinking of dyeing your wedding hair, consider if the color will compliment your skin color and the color of your eyes. It is better to ask the help and suggestions of a professional for this. When dyeing, use a temporary dye first.
• Your wedding hair style should go well with the cut of your gown. If you have a simple gown, choose an uncomplicated hair style. Choose a wedding hair style that will be comfortable and will not be difficult to maintain since you will have a lot of things to take care of on the wedding day.
• If you have short hair, you may add highlights to enhance the richness. You may also have hair treatments or try products that will add shine. You can also try a multi-textured look. Flowers also look good on short hair.
• If you have a long hair, it is suggested that you wear your hair up for an elegant look and to minimize the need for maintaining it, since you will be busy the whole wedding day.