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Hair up or down for my dress?

Lindsey, on December 15, 2020 at 2:37 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 1 15
I have no idea what hair style inspiration to show at my trial. I keep feeling like an updo would look best with my dress but I’ve never liked the way I look when my hair is up. Then again I suck at doing hair, so any time it is up it’s in a ratty pony tail. Maybe if it was done up by someone who knows what they’re doing I would like it? I don’t know!! I never do my hair, it’s naturally straight and fine so I never style it... My trial is coming up and I’m pretty sure I need to have a specific hair style in mind, I doubt we can try 5 different styles in one sitting.Hair up or down for my dress? 1
Hair up or down for my dress? 2


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Latest activity by Marie, on December 17, 2020 at 8:49 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    You would be surprised what hairdressers can do. Up vs down vs half up is personal preference based on what you feel prettiest in. The dress doesn't determine your hairstyle since you can wear anything and look awesome. Browse a variety of styles on Instagram and pick 2-3 of your favorites for the trial.
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  • L
    Dedicated May 2021
    Lindsey ·
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    Thank you! I’ll definitely have pictures of a few different styles in case we are able to try a few of them!
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Most hairdressers for an event trial will extend the appointment time until you are happy with the results.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I think half up, half down would look nice.

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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
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    Because of the back I would personally do an up style or even a low "messy" bun would look cute. I can't tell how long your hair is but the back is beautiful I think it should be shown off lol

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  • Dallas
    Devoted November 2020
    Dallas ·
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    I was the same way! My wedding dress is a lacy back, so everyone said I needed to wear it up to show it off, but I don’t like the way I look with my hair up. So I settled with a half up/half down curls. And I have zero regrets on that. I still got some good photos of the back of my dress but I left my best with my hair like that or down!
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  • C
    Beginner October 2021
    Cat9 ·
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    It will be pretty to show the design at the back of the dress. Are you wearing a veil? Maybe bring you veil to your trail as well?
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  • Hanna
    VIP June 2019
    Hanna ·
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    Honestly I'd wait until your hair trial to make that decision. I always thought I'd wear my hair down for my wedding (at the very least half up half down) until I experienced my hair trial. I ended up with an updo and no hair down at all.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I would ask yourself what you prefer on yourself. personally for me i had wanted up because of the back of my gown but then i tried it up and i hated the way it looked on me so i preferred down for myself.

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  • Madison
    Savvy March 2021
    Madison ·
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    Definitely go with what you’re most comfortable with! I’ve never been comfortable with my hair pulled up. I wore it down for proms, formals, etc. I truly never put my hair up. My dress would look perfect with an updo to showcase its detailing ... but I’m not comfortable with my hair up. No question here about wearing the hair down - I’ll feel more like myself on the big day!
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  • Allie
    VIP November 2021
    Allie ·
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    Have you spoke to your hairdresser about how many styles your hairdresser can try on you? Mine said she can do at least 3 when I go for the trial. I feel the same as you, I personally like my hair down better than up, so I am going for either a full down or half up half down style.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    I think you should do something where your hair is down.
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  • Eri
    Super October 2020
    Eri ·
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    As much as I understand the logic behind an updo for showing off the back of the dress, I think how your face is framed and how you feel is more important -- and people will still get to see the back of the dress regardless!

    Go with the style that you feel best with. I never, ever wear my hair up, so a full updo was not something I even considered. Hopefully you can try out a few different styles and see what you like best!

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  • Courtney
    Just Said Yes May 2023
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    Half down and half up would be nice

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  • M
    Dedicated October 2021
    Marie ·
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    Another vote for down.
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