Natural curls for the wedding: how to arrive at the trial
Curly wedding hair with natural curls: why they give an updo more hold, how to come to the trial, and when straightening makes sense.
4 min read
Bridal hair and veil tips
Updos, curly or fine hair, extensions and how the veil is placed.
By hair type
Natural hair extensions for the wedding: who sources them and when
Do brides wear hair extensions? Why clip-ins in human hair suit an updo, whether clip-in extensions damage your hair and whether they show.
5 min read
Brides with short hair: the hairstyles a shoulder-length cut allows
Short wedding hair has more options than it seems: what a bob or mid-length cut allows, the limits of a pixie, and when a veil can be worn.
1 min read
A bridal updo with fine hair: why it turns out smaller than the photo
Why an updo on fine hair often comes out smaller than the Pinterest photo, and how hidden clip-in padding gives a thin-haired bride the body it lacks.
2 min read
Clip-in extensions for the wedding: why they are the favourite
When a wedding hairstyle needs extra volume, why clip-ins that come out the same day are best, and what to check if you wear permanent extensions.
2 min read
Curly bridal hair: straighten it or wear it natural
Why natural curls are usually the better choice: straightened curls go back to their shape and get frizzy in humid weather on a long wedding day.
1 min read
An updo with curly hair: the advantage the curl itself gives
Both are built on your own curls: why an updo for curly hair holds better, and why a half-up, half-down style is just as good a choice.
1 min read
Choosing the hairstyle
Half up half down bridal hair, for brides torn between an updo and hair down
How much length a half-up style needs, whether it works with short or shoulder-length hair, how it holds all day and how to wear it with a veil.
3 min read
Bridal hair and the neckline: the rule above all the others
What hairstyle goes best with a strapless wedding dress, and how to wear your hair with off-the-shoulder, V-neck, high-neck, halter and open-back dresses.
5 min read
A sleek low updo: the bridal hairstyle that clears the face and neck
Low bun wedding hair that lasts all day: the base that holds it, the wet look and when to avoid it, middle or side part, and face-framing pieces.
3 min read
Waves and boho hair in summer: what happens halfway through the party
What wedding hairstyle is best for humidity? Why a structured updo outlasts loose waves and half-up styles, and how a romantic look lasts into the night.
4 min read
Bridal hair on the beach: what the sea breeze does to it
Will a wedding updo survive salt water, humidity and wind? How the hair is prepared for a beach wedding and how a good updo changes over the day.
2 min read
A second bridal look for the party: when it is worth it
Changing hair and makeup with a second dress rarely pays off at a small wedding; at a large one, the second look becomes a grand entrance.
2 min read
Veil and mantilla
A Spanish mantilla at the wedding: the hairstyle that holds it
How does a mantilla veil stay on? The comb that holds it, the hairstyle it needs, how it differs from a tulle veil and when it comes off on the day.
4 min read
A bridal veil with a comb, a clip or nothing: how each one is secured
How to keep a veil in place so it does not slip or fall: which veil is easiest to put in and how a veil with no fitting is sewn in with pins.
2 min read
A veil with your hair down: the plait nobody sees
Why a veil with hair down tends to slip, and the hidden braid or backcombing that holds the comb firmly without showing in the hairstyle.
1 min read
Taking off the veil after the ceremony: when, and who does it
Do you take your veil off after the ceremony? When the bride usually removes it, who takes it off and why it does not spoil the hairstyle.
1 min read
Questions about hair and veil
How does beach wedding hair hold up on a windy day?
The updo is prepared to withstand the conditions of a beach wedding: salt water, humidity, heat and wind. Even so, hair always moves a little in those conditions, and that is worth expecting. A well-built hairstyle moves with it and stays beautiful throughout the celebration, evolving naturally over the day.
How to secure a wedding veil with or without a comb?
It depends on the type of veil. Veils with a comb are the simplest to place, because the comb only needs fixing into the hairstyle, and some models come with a clip, although these are less and less common. Veils that come with no fitting at all, just the fabric, are sewn into the hair with pins using the classic technique, and mastering it is essential so the veil does not fall.
Can you have a wedding hairstyle with short hair?
Yes, a wedding hairstyle can be done on short hair too, always adapted to its length and to how it is cut.
What if I have thin hair with little volume for my wedding?
A wedding hairstyle is also possible with fine or low-volume hair, although its limits are worth bearing in mind: the result will most likely be smaller and less voluminous than many Pinterest references. All of this is explained clearly from the start and, if you would like more volume, clip-in extensions can always be added as filler.
When to wear the second wedding dress?
It depends a great deal on the kind of wedding. At a standard or smaller wedding it is not usually worth it, but at a large-scale or celebrity wedding it is a wonderful idea. These celebrations are longer, with different settings and a fuller photography and video team, and the move from ceremony and drinks reception to the party, with a second dress and a new hairstyle and makeup, becomes a grand entrance that looks beautiful in the photographs.
How do you attach a wedding veil with your hair down?
Inside the hairstyle, where it cannot be seen, a small structure is created, such as a hidden braid or some backcombing, to act as a base. The veil's comb is pushed into that structure, so the veil stays secure even with the hair worn down.
Should I get hair extensions for my wedding updo?
Only when the hairstyle needs extra volume, and ideally clip-ins, which go in and come out the same day. If you already wear permanent extensions, they need to be placed very well so they neither get in the way of the hairstyle nor show. They are checked at the trial and, if they are not placed well, ideally your own stylist repositions them so they are as hidden as possible.
When does the bride take off her veil?
Usually between the ceremony and the drinks reception. Straight after the ceremony there are often photos where the veil still looks wonderful, and after that it can come off so the rest of the celebration can be enjoyed more freely.
How to keep curly wedding hair from frizzing in humidity?
Almost always, by styling it with your natural curl. Straightened curly hair tends to go back to its shape, and in humid weather it gets frizzy far more easily. Straightening only makes sense if you do not feel comfortable with your curls.
Is an updo or half up half down better for curly hair?
Both work, built on your own curls. An updo holds better and keeps a stronger shape, so it is usually the one recommended, but a half-up style adapts to curly hair just as well. The choice is yours.
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Frequently asked questions about wedding hair and makeup
What does the wedding hair and makeup package include?
The service includes the trial and advice throughout the year, right up to the wedding day. For makeup, it also includes a touch-up kit in the shades chosen at the trial, handed to you on the wedding day: your lip colour, blush, setting powder, blotting papers, a mirror and a small pouch to take your makeup off at the end of the night.
Which areas of Andalusia do you travel to for weddings?
Weddings are covered throughout Andalusia, from a base in Fuengirola. Up to an hour and a half by car, travel is done on the day; between an hour and a half and two and a half hours, a night in the area is weighed, and further away it is always part of the plan, included in the quote.
Can you do hair and makeup for my mum and the bridal party?
The service can include the people closest to you. The most common arrangement is you plus two companions: usually your mother or the person closest to you, and often a sister or your best friend as well.
How much does wedding hair and makeup cost in Spain?
There is no single price, because every wedding has its own quote. The bridal rate includes the trial, the makeup touch-up kit and online advice. Depending on the wedding, it is joined by the people getting ready besides the bride, the travel fee, accommodation and meals when the wedding is far away, and a small surcharge for a very early start. Every price is in the dossier, which you receive when you ask about your date, through the contact form or any other channel, along with answers to all your questions.