Art Deco Vintage Bridal Hair & Makeup: Bride & Mother of the Bride

March 20, 2024October 19, 2015 by Ruby Deevoy

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Vintage bridal hair & makeup is so diverse and never goes out of fashion – there are so many eras with such elegant, classic looks to play with and today’s modern bride can even work with her stylist to take the best bits of her favourite vintage bridal hair & makeup looks and turn it into something truly unique.

Vintage bridal hair & makeup is one of my favourite styles to work with on my clients, it’s so much fun! I adore this 1920s/1930s style wedding dress that one of my brides this year wore. We worked hard on her trial day to find a vintage bridal hair & makeup look that worked for her and made her feel beautiful. We decided upon this gorgeous low bun hairstyle, structured and the back and a little looser at the front for a really romantic edge.

Teamed with a stunning bridal hair accessory and quite natural looking makeup with eyes that pop, this bridal hair & makeup look was absolutely perfect!

From the back of this stunning vintage bridal hair style you can see all of the intricate detail I included to make this look really something special.

This style is a wonderful match for the vintage bridal gown as well, drawing the eye down towards that lovely detail at the back, but adding the the overall effect rather than taking anything away from it.

For the Mother of the Bride, we went for a similarly structured low bun but with just a little less fanciful detail. Again, we have gone for the softer front with a neater back and some height on the crown for added elegance. Check out some more of my low bun hairstyles here!

If you’d like to learn how to do a fabulous 20’s finger wave for your bridal hairstyle, look no further! Follow this tutorial and you’ll be there in no time.

I think that this hair & makeup style is gorgeous. This mother of the bride style would also work just as well for a mature bride and just goes to show that you can look absolutely stunning for your big day, whatever your age

Pam’s Real Summer Brides

March 15, 2024October 5, 2015 by Ruby Deevoy

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It’s been a busy summer, filled with beautiful summer brides, brides maids and mother of the brides. Wedding season is always so much fun!

If you’re other half has popped the question and you’re looking for some hair and makeup inspiration for your big day, have a browse through my hair and makeup galleries to see some of my real brides this summer, who all looked totally gorgeous.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions, or why not book yourself a trial day to try out some of the looks for yourself? You can’t go wrong with a bit of a pampering sash after all!

Brides have a lot of things to think about as their wedding day approaches and having someone there to make sure you look great can go a long way to making sure your day runs smoothly. I love my job and part of the fun for me is making sure my brides are happy and beautiful! Feel free to get in touch to discuss your ideas and options. Each and every one of my brides are as important to me as the last and I just love seeing them smile :)

If you’re looking for summer brides inspiration, have a look at out my work on Instagram.

Bridal Inspiration: Country Wedding

March 15, 2024October 1, 2015 by Ruby Deevoy

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Time for a country wedding!

Whether you live in the city but would like to return to your country roots, or love the idea of being a Boho bride there is so much you can do with a country wedding. We have some top tips to help you get that perfect country bride look spot on…

A glistening princess style tiara may look slightly out of place in a chic country wedding. Instead go for a vintage inspired headband or have your hairstylist scatter some sparkly pins into your hair instead.

Avoid hair and makeup that looks too ‘made up’. A county bride wants to go for something simple and stylish so more natural makeup is spot on for this sort of wedding. A relaxed hairdo is also perfect so go for something like loose waves of a messy side chignon for an elegant yet effortless finish.

Let your dress compliment your surroundings for your country wedding and wear chiffon or silk which not only looks great in photos but will let you move around freely. Lace is always a popular wedding choice and will always look beautiful. If you don’t want a completely lace dress then think about lace sleeves of a bolero.

Nothing says country more than wild flowers in your wedding bouquet! Flowers in your hair are a must and flower crowns are particularly popular. Daisies or gyposophila are perfect for this as there are inexpensive but will easily create that much sought after boho look. If a crown isn’t for you then consider wearing a single flower incorporated in your wedding hairdo.

When it comes to your bridesmaids many will have them in identical dresses. The beauty with a country style wedding is that just coordinating with flowers or accessories is enough. This allows much more freedom for the bridesmaids to each wear a dress that suits and flatters them.

With your wedding colour scheme neutrals work best so think of whites, creams, and sage greens and let your flowers inject a pop of colour.

If you’re thinking about doing your own hair for your country wedding – have a look at my YouTube channel. And get lots of hairstyling advice ideas.

Bridal Beach Hairstyles: Beach Wedding Hair Inspiration

February 18, 2025June 11, 2015 by Ruby Deevoy

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Beach hairstyles on your big day

If you are thinking about getting married on the beach then there are several things that you will need to think about when it comes to choosing your hairstyle. Your look needs to be able to cope with a day in the sun, with the salty air, and when you get all hot and sticky. We have picked five of our top bridal beach hairstyles to give you some inspiration for your seaside celebration.

Although Blake chose to sport her messy braid for the Green Lantern premiere back in 2011 this twisted fishtail is perfectly undone for that beachy look. She has accessorised with a pretty gold hairpin which adds a touch of glamour. Definitely high on the list of great beach hairstyles!

Selena’s loose waves are spot on for our bridal beach hairstyles list and it is ideal if you have a long bob. Remember to consider the neckline of your dress when choosing your style, this particular look would suit a dress with a strapless neckline or if it is sleeveless.

Looking for pretty beach hairstyles for short hair? Think about giving your cropped cut a deep side parting which will enable you to wear a cute hair accessory. A fresh flower will also work well with a beach theme.

Braided hairstyles are synonymous with beach hairstyles and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s is perfect. With the braid being positioned on the side it means that it will feature in the majority of your photos. Make sure with this look that plenty of strong hold hairspray is applied to guarantee that it lasts throughout your celebrations.

You can’t go wrong with a messy bun or top knot as a low maintenance option for your big day. This great beach hairstyle is also ideal if you are off to a hot location as all your hair is kept back off your face and neck.

Get the bridal look: Poppy Delevingne – Beautiful Bridal Hair & Makeup

March 12, 2024February 25, 2015 by Pam Wrigley

Wedding natural makeup and bridal hair in a half up hairstyle for a bride. By Pam Wrigley wedding makeup artist and bridal hair stylist, London.

We have taken to the archives again for this week’s bridal look. Back in May 2014 Poppy Delevingne married her long time partner James Cook at St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge. It was no surprise that the naturally beautiful bride looked stunning, and she chose to wear a custom made Chanel Haute Couture dress.

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This style is perfect for those who have gone for a vintage style dress or one that has heavy embellishment, a high neck, or is strapless as these will complement the understated look. It will suit anyone as long as they have enough length to their hair as the wavy style will catch the light giving hair a glossy shine and show off its colour. It will look particularly good on brides with a square or round shape as it will soften your features. Naturally curly hair will hold the shape well, as will fine hair.

How to get the look

Step one:

Wash hair using a volumising shampoo and condition well. Create a good foundation by applying a strong hold mousse and then blow dry using a round brush so that you can generate extra volume and movement.

Step two:

Allow hair to part on your preferred side. Take a curling iron with a medium sized barrel and curl one inch sections, winding hair around the barrel the same way each time until you have curled your whole head.

Step three:

Leave the curls to cool completely before you touch them. Once cool you can then gently brush through your hair so that it forms full waves all the way around your head. Brushing will also cause the tightness in the curls to relax.

Step four:

Mist all over your hair with light hairspray to hold the shape but still allow some movement.

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