Blog - How to Rock Your Natural Hair for Your Wedding
April 27, 2018 by Swirly Curly
Wearing natural hair for your wedding can be a lot of work, but it may be well worth the effort. Your significant other will be getting the real deal when they look at you from the altar, and no one can deny the beauty of a woman who feels comfortable in her own skin and hair.
Plus, you’re going to love looking back at your wedding photos and seeing your beautiful natural hair. Getting ready for a formal event can be exhausting, but you can do it successfully if you follow a few guidelines and have good support.
In this post, you’ll find out how to prepare your natural hair for your wedding, so you can feel and look stunning on the big day.
Begin Preparing Your Hair Far in Advance
It’s not just about finding an elegant hairstyle. If your natural hair is dry and damaged, it may not look good in any hairstyle. That’s why you should make sure you have plenty of lead time.
It’s very difficult to change the condition of your hair overnight, especially if it’s damaged. If you want your hair to be stunning for the big date, you’ll need to begin far in advance.
The more time you have, the better. You’ll be able to dramatically improve the health of your hair within one year, but even preparing just three months in advance can work too.
Below, we’ll talk about some ways to get your natural hair into top shape for your wedding.
How to Prepare your Natural Hair for Your Wedding
You’ll want to have healthy locks before even beginning to look at bridal hairstyles. Do you have damage or split ends? You can fix it with the right ingredients.
Preparing your hair may seem like vigorous work, but it is possible to get your hair in peak condition for the day. You’ll continue to enjoy it after the wedding too. Think of it like a diet or exercise program that you’d also do before an important event or vacation. It can happen, and you can pull it off successfully if you put in the effort.
Do Protein Treatments Biweekly. Incorporate protein treatments into your routine. Protein treatments work to fill in the gaps on damaged or porous hair. If you’ve dyed your hair or placed it under heat-stress and friction, you probably need a series of protein treatments.
These types of treatments strengthen the strand by filling out the shaft to prevent breakage. ApHogee’s Two-Step Protein Treatment is one of the best. Aim to do this protein treatment every two weeks until your big day.
The protein treatment itself can cause breakage if it’s not accompanied by hydration and moisture. Always do a deep conditioning session directly after your protein treatment to restore the moisture and elasticity to your hair.
Deep Condition Every Week. Hair masks will help your hair to soak up the nutrients as they go to work healing the hair shaft. Choose a store-bought conditioner that contains natural ingredients and very few chemicals. You can also make a DIY concoction at home for even more benefits. Deep condition every time you wash your hair or at least once per week.
Protective Hairstyling Every Day. Wear your hair in protective hairstyling until the day of your wedding. Protective styles like twists, braids, updos and bantu knots will help to protect your hair and get it into optimum shape for the big day. Keep your hair inconsistent protective styling for the best protection.
Constant Moisture Throughout the Week. It’s not enough to moisturize on wash day, especially if it’s only once per week. Give your hair the moisture it craves every day for the best results. Your best bet is the LOC method of layering products. You could also do the LCO method. Daily moisture will help to improve the elasticity of the strand so that it doesn’t break with friction or stress from the elements.
Take Hair Vitamin Every Day. Try taking biotin or another hair vitamin far in advance. Many naturals take a hair vitamin for hair growth, but these supplements do more than give you length. They improve the health of your hair. Vitamins work differently for each person who takes them, but you can expect to see a significant difference in about three months.
That means you’ll be able to have more shine and a healthier overall appearance.
Choose the Right Hairstyle and Stylist
Now, it’s finally time to search for a gorgeous hairstyle and to book an appointment with a natural hair stylist for your big day. Aim to schedule two appointments—one for a consultation and one for the wedding day.
You’ll be more likely to have a successful appointment if you know what you want before you book your consultation. Look at styles other brides have worn online before you begin researching stylists, and remember to imagine a veil or crown of flowers into whatever style you select.
Find a natural hair stylist who’s on your same page, so you don’t have to argue your way into getting what you want, or walk down the aisle without feeling 100% confident about the way you look.
It can be a good idea to choose three natural hair stylists in your region and interview them. That way you’ll be able to get the best hairstylist at a price you’re comfortable with. This is also the ideal time to get a professional trim to make your curls even healthier.
Have your exact requirements in mind and bring photos to show your stylist. It’s important to be clear and firm during your appointment, so you can get the look you want. Plus, you’ll need to make sure he or she is available on the morning of your wedding.
Lastly, get everyone else on the same page. Aunts, cousins, and even your mother may be curious about the way you’ll choose to wear your hair on the big day. Do you normally face opposition when you wear natural styles?
If so, plan on calming their fears by incorporating them into the decision process or posting fun things on social media about your hair treatments and style choice. They’ll be less likely to criticize you if they’re included.
The most important thing is that you feel good about your choice to wear your natural hair at your wedding. The beauty of having kinks and curls is that you can always straighten it in a last-minute decision if things don’t go as smoothly as planned. And if you follow all of the hair tips in this article, you’ll at least be flat-ironing healthy curls.
Are you getting married soon? What are some things you’re doing to prepare your natural hair for your wedding?