African American Wedding Hairstyles

African American Wedding Hairstyles

African- American women have great styling options for their wedding day, however keep in mind of comfort because you have a long day ahead of you. Go with a style that celebrates who you are!!! I will give you some tips, and some do's and don'ts to create the best Black Wedding Hairstyle for you.

Popular African-American Wedding Hairstyles

• Two Strand Twist
• Locs
• Straight weave
• Swing Braids
• Cornrows
• Flat Twist w/ Two Strand Twist
To see samples of hairstyles go to http://www.blackbridalguide.com and click on "Articles

Have a conversation with yourself:

What type of style have you always envisioned for that special day? Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you want your hair up or down?

Do you want it close to your head?

Do you want to glue in hair pieces or get it sewn in?

Do you want braids?

How much money are you willing to spend?

Once you are able to answer these questions you will be fully armed with a look you'd like to achieve.

Avoid Common Mistakes

Your photos are cemented forever, you don't want to look at them and cringe regretting you'd wish you had chosen something else. Here are some things to avoid when creating your hairstyle.

Be careful when choosing a style because it's in fashion or because a celebrity rocked it. Don't choose a style you normally wouldn't wear. What may look good on a celebrity may not work well for you. Remember these celebrities have a battery of stylists to get them to achieve those looks.

Don't succumb to peer pressure. Don't choose a style because your friend thinks it will look good on you. It's your day and you need to be as comfortable as possible. Also you need to have people around you that are HONEST and aren't afraid to let you know if something doesn't look good on you!

Less is More Pt. 1

If you are adding hairpieces be careful not to overdo it. Don't forget that you are wearing a veil. All eyes will be on you, so don't give them more to talk about. Don't feel the need to add extra pieces of hair when it's not necessary. Why style your hair to make it look like a sky scraper or a bird's nest??

Less is More Pt. 2

If you are wearing a simple dress, there is no better way to glam it up by wearing beautiful accessories to adorn your hair. You can get Custom Designed Hair Pieces & Accessories by Beauloni. Go to http://www.beaulonistyle.com for more information.

Don't Do it yourself!!

This is the worst time to try to cut costs. Don't attempt any highlighting, braids, weaves or coloring yourself. Leave it to the professionals just for once! Even if you have styled your hair before, don't add the extra stress to yourself!! Enjoy being a bride and let someone else take care of you. Don't set yourself up for something to go wrong. If you don't have a regular stylist ask a friend to recommend someone.

Go for a Trial Do to avoid a don't!!

Make an appointment with your stylist at least one month before your wedding. Have a representative from your wedding party present there also. Take along your veil and any accessories so that your stylist can make any necessary adjustments. One more important thing you must do is to ask your stylist what is the best way to maintain your hair throughout your wedding day.

Celebrate your day and look great doing it!!!

Dina C. Tate is the President/Founder of BlackBridalGuide.com. http://www.BlackBridalGuide.com is the revolutionary online wedding destination for African Americans. Whether it’s looking for a traditional African wedding dress, jumping brooms or authentic African furniture to decorate your home, http://www.BlackBridalGuide.com is the destination for you!