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Founder & Lead Stylist | Hair of the BRIDE

Helena van Zandbergen is a Southern California bridal hair artist with 26 years of experience creating timeless, romantic styles for modern brides. With a foundation in professional and Hollywood styling, her work is defined by effortless beauty, thoughtful craftsmanship, and an unwavering attention to detail. Specializing in intimate weddings, micro weddings, and elopements, Helena is passionate about creating a personalized experience that honors the unique rhythm and story of each celebration. Through Hair of the BRIDE, she delivers a boutique luxury service, ensuring every bride feels relaxed, confident, and radiant from the first consultation to the final touch on her wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the base price for updos/styling for brides?

$300

What is the price of trial service for updos/styling for brides?

$300

What is the base price for updos/styling for attendants/family members?

$250

What hair services do you offer?

Blowouts
Extensions
Haircuts
Textured Hair Styling
Updos / Styling
Hair Trial
On-Site Hair

What is the maximum group size you can accommodate?

4

Reviews of Hair of the Bride

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Lara Sent on 03/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Helena was awesome! she arrived on time and she was very happy and calm and efficient during the whole getting ready process! She is also very cool :)
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Haley Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I loved working with Hair of the Bride!! She was so kind and VERY talented. I loved my wedding and engagement-shoot hair, and my bridesmaids were all obsessed too. She did such a nice job of making everyone look like themselves, just much more polished. She also did such a nice job of giving each bridesmaid a style they wanted while still keeping in theme with my vision for the day. AND she made me the MOST gorgeous extensions to fill out my hair, I have gotten so many compliments on the perfect color matching, I still wear them to formal events for fun!
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Jodi Sent on 08/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing unbelievable stylist! I have booked Helena from parties to weddings, and she continually knocks it out of the park with ease and perfection. So thankful to have found her and refer her to anyone I know who wants mermaid hair!!!
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Debra Sent on 08/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena Helena was amazing. My stylist canceled a couple of weeks before our wedding and I found Helena through Craigslist and she had rave reviews. She created a one of a kind updo based on my photos and descriptions for a trial, then replicated it to its soft wavy perfection day of. I have really soft slippery straight hair which made me nervous it wouldn't hold but it did and kept the look all night. I recommend her to everyone I know who needs a custom stylist with an amazing eye, talent and professionalism!
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Abigail Sent on 08/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena is a magician with hair! She is also a lovely person to spend time with. I was incredibly happy with my hair on my wedding day, and so was everyone else she styled! I was looking for an artistic, organic look, and she really nailed it. Highly recommend her!
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Alyssa Sent on 08/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena is beyond talented and a true pleasure to work with. She created the most beautiful styles for myself and my bridesmaids. I truly recommend her to anyone looks for a super talented with exquisite taste. It was a pleasure to have her at my big day.
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Autumn Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena is such a pure soul! She gives off such positive vibes that transfers into her skills. I have very thick and curly hair, but that was no issue for her. She knew exactly what to do and how to incorporate her style as well as my style into my hair do. I along with many others was very pleased with her work. I'm so lucky to have found her!
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Lynsie Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Listened to my vision and made it even better! I can't wait to work with her again!
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Katie Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena is an incredible hair stylist! I've never felt so beautiful as on the days when she styled my hair! I've used her for several photo shoots as well as BOTH of my weddings :) The second time was the charm ;). She's so great at understanding your vision and making a even better picture come to life then the one that you envisioned in your head. I cannot recommend her enough. She will be my go to hair stylist for life!
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Alexa Sent on 08/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Helena is the ultimate professional and stylist. She arrived ahead of time, listened to the needs of the group, was extremely personable, and made everyone's hair look impeccable. I've been in plenty of weddings where the hair falls an hour after it's done, but everyone's hair looked just as good hours and hours later. I could not recommend her enough.
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