The Best Way to Prepare For You Bridal Trial
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STYLE FOR YOU
You’ve locked in your dream hair stylist & now it’s time to prepare for your trial. But how?
Okay first things first; managing your expectations. Sounds crazy right? Instagram has us believing that even our poker straight, baby fine hair can have us holding a thick, full Hollywood wave for the entirety of our wedding day.
False.
Always lean in & work with your natural hair type. If your hair is super fine & doesn’t hold a curl but all your inspiration pictures feature Blake lively & her classic Hollywood wave red carpet look then you’ll leave your trial feeling disappointed & unhappy with the finished result. Which neither of us want!
I want you to LOVE your finished result.
Hollywood waves are my most requested look, however 95% of the girls you’ll see on my instagram will have a full head of human clip in extensions. This will make sure you have that day to night hold,so that even if your natural hair drops. Those extensions will guarantee you get that hold for all day fabulous hair!
Next up,are your inspiration pictures of similar colour to your own hair? Always go for images that represent your own hair colour. Bright beachy blondes really work well with textured styles,where as darker hair lends itself really well to glossier, smoother styles.
Think about the neckline of your wedding dress,is it backless & you’re wanting to show that off? Or is it high neck & detailed? Pay attention to your instant reaction when trying your dress for the first time.
Sounds weird right?
Your initial reaction,wether that be to pull your hair forward so you can see it or tie it up so it’s off your back is a dead giveaway as to what feels best for you whilst in your dress. Go with your gut instinct. Don’t ever feel the pressure to go with something that isn’t you. You want to feel like the most beautiful version of yourself!
THE DAY OF THE TRIAL…
Come to your bridal trial armed with all your inspo,it’s always good to have pictures saved that your bridal stylist has created. That way you know you’ve both got the same vibe!
Bring any accessories you may have & your veil if you have it. These things aren’t a must but if you have them it’s always great to see everything come together.
Bring your hair extensions if you’re needing them. These are the ones I work with the most,the quality is beautiful.
Try & wear something that has a similar neckline to that of your dress. A square neck white top,halter neck etc. Just to give you a great idea of how your chosen style will look against the neckline of your dress.
Wash your hair either the evening before or first thing in the morning (some girls like to wash it religiously each morning otherwise it feels greasy) so go with what works best for you. Greasy hair is really difficult to work with & wont give you the best result so it’s super important you arrive with clean, dry hair.
Give it two really good shampoos followed by a little conditioner. Make sure to give it a really good rinse,getting any residue out. Shampoos that contain silicone can make your hair feel really greasy & heavy resulting is flat lifeless hair. Pantene,Elvive,Herbal essences,Head & shoulders,Aussie etc all contain high amounts of silicone.
Here are a few faves I love instead;
OUAI Detox Shampoo 300ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo and Conditioner Duo | LOOKFANTASTIC
Wella Professionals Care Oil Reflections Luminous Reveal Shampoo 250ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Shampoo 300ml | LOOKFANTASTIC
Finish with a little conditioner & blow dry smooth. No straighteners etc unless your hair is extremely frizzy & you’re wanting a smoother style! However will do all your hair prep for you so sit back & relax.
Our trial together is the perfect chance to get to know each other in a super relaxed environment. Feel free to bring a bridesmaid with you & make a day of it! I always advise - unless you’re really struggling to decide,that we trial your most favourite look. You can keep it in for the whole day then so it gives you a great idea how it’s going to hold or any bits we may need to tweak when it comes to your wedding day!
Most importantly I want you to really enjoy your experience with me,I want you to feel comfortable enough that if there’s anything you’re unsure of that you’re able to tell me! I always say a trial is a team effort.
Relax, enjoy & let’s get excited!!
Eeeeeek, see you soon.
Charlotte X