The Long and Short of Wedding Hair

Getting married? No, you don't need long hair on the big day to WOW the crowd! Number one, you need a great haircut! Number two, start experimenting with some of the amazing liquid styling tools that are out there! A quick "ring-sized" squeeze, pump, or squirt...amazing! Styling? Keeping it easy-a little product, air dry, done. Heat protection products are an absolute must before blow drying or the use of hot tools!

You may not even need a brush or comb for styling-with the right "liquid styling" tools, fingers can create an awesome look. If you want more of a finished look then yes-heat protection, liquid styling tools, blow dryer or diffuser and the right styling brush.

Let's complement your look! There are so many beautiful mouth-dropping hair ornaments available! A very "simple headband" accented in rhinestones, crystals, pearls or multi-colored jewels is breathtaking. These are really so beautiful worn alone or with a veil. The short veils are amazing. The new and varied textures of veils are something else! Bridal "tulle" is pretty but you need to do some investigating. These accessories are sure to surprise you! Please try on, try on, and try on.

Some of the veils are even attached to a little caplet. Try wearing these shorter veils off to the side rather than centered for a different look. Little ornate hair pins can add that extra needed "bling."

Let your professional stylist place your hair ornamentation into your hair. Photos? No one wants to feel or see pins.

Easy, breezy and oh-so sexy! Our 5 Elements Stylists have some great ideas for you! Let's "face it" (pardon the pun) but it usually takes a strong confident person to carry-off a great short haircut! Most often this person has beautiful facial features and a beautiful personality (we like to call it "the beauty within") to go right along with it. Believe it or "knot" not all girls have the desire nor do they want to devote the time that it takes to maintain those gorgeous long locks.

"Fabulous Fringe"-it's an easy way to update your short style! "Fringe" is a cutting technique using either scissors or a razor to establish varied short & long pieces of hair. "Fringe" can help soften strong facial features, soften a difficult neck line and create an oh sooooo sexy bang! Ageless!

You need to start scoping out some new cuts, on the street, at work, and even in the checkout lines. Yep, you can do it! Compliment her on the great cut and simply ask her where and who she goes to. Your eye is sure to catch this great New look that is very hot right now! The short cut usually has an elongated section of hair that extends from the top of the ear and crown area, "fringed" forward onto the face. This same section of hair can be tucked behind the ears for a totally different look. Your neckline? Try fringing your neckline out as well. Maybe you want that short style but you have one of the terrible necklines that frustrates you to no end-"fringe" it.

The many variations of the short "bob" are timeless and ageless for anyone. The bob is a short cut with long interior layers, again creating that illusion of longer hair. The bob can be layered or it can be an elevated one-length style. It's a great cut for fine, medium or coarse hair. If you want easy-those of you who have naturally curly hair, simply shampoo, pop in one of the many amazing liquid styling tools and you're ready to go! If you do have a little time, smooth it out. A great look for "the professional," a dramatic, sophisticated look for evening and a perfect "no-maintenance" cut for all ages!

Let's not forget about hair color! Enhance the movement, add body and texture in a short cut with color! For fine hair, color adds that needed body.