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Expert tips for planning perfect wedding hair

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

As you plan your wedding hairstyle, here are a few things to think about before the big day as shared by VAIN senior stylist Jenny Slay, who has delivered some of the finest bridal hairdos to ever walk down the aisle (if we do say so ourselves).

  • You will want to come in for a free consultation appointment first to talk over some ideas with your stylist. BRING PICTURES! They don’t have to be your ideal, but its helpful for getting a general feeling of what you are looking for.

  • Make sure you allow lots (and lots) of time to book your appointments in advance- not just for your wedding day itself but also for your consultation appointment and even a trial run to try out your hairdo if that’s something you and your stylist think would be a good idea. The more advance planning the better!

  • Is there an era or feeling that you’re trying to evoke? If your wedding has a 1920s feel and you love it, tell your stylist and we can do some tricks to really bring it out. Or, say you’re having a rockabilly zombie themed wedding (it happens). You’d want to tell your stylist that, too.

  • What is your dress like? It’s nice to have a whole concept of what’s going on so that the hair can compliment the look and help to make a nice silhouette overall.

  • Are you wearing a veil or flowers in your hair? You are usually sticking your veil into your style and covering most of it up, so what’s left out should be thought about. Flowers are amazing in wedding hair. I love to use them in a simpler style as they pretty much speak for themselves.

  • Where do you want to have most of the action happening on your hairstyle? Are you going for a low side bun or are you looking for a super high piled on your head ‘do? Do you want to be able to see it from the front? Do you want the front to be parted or straight back? Sleek or textured? Loose or tight?

  • Adding color: we’ve had brides at VAIN add temporary extension pieces to match their wedding color scheme, flowers, or an accent that’s on their dress. This adds extra time to the process but can be a great standout addition to your bridal hairstyle.

  • If you find a picture you loooove that is absolutely, exactly what you want, bring it but try to be adaptable. Those ‘dos are often just pinned up precariously for that photo. A lot of them wouldn’t last through a whole day of dancing and eating and hugging your peeps (don’t worry though. We can definitely take that photo and use it as a strong jumping off point!).

  • Being flexible and working with your stylist can help you get a really beautiful, unique, AND functional hairdo for your wedding day. We all know this is the single most important hairdo to most brides, so we want to work with you to make it the best it can be.

    • To book a consultation for bridal/wedding hair with Jenny Slay or any of our other talented stylists who specialize in special event hair, call VAIN downtown at 206.441.3441 or VAIN Ballard at 206.706.2707.

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    Hot Hair: here comes the pride.

    Friday, July 11th, 2008

    Hot Hair Wedding

    When we talk about wedding services at VAIN we’re typically talking bridal, but two grooms who happen to be VAIN clients reminded us last week that it’s not all curls and updos; VAIN wedding hair services are for the fellas, too.

    Clients: Knox G. and Victor C.
    Stylists: Krista (Knox) and Hiromi (Victor)- both VAIN downtown
    Style: Lookin’ sharp, gettin’ married.
    Sweetest quote: “He looked like a million bucks.”- Knox

    Congratulations to the handsome couple on their hot haircuts + happy union. VAIN wishes you all the best in hair, love, and life!

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