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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Straight • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Fresh florals • Pearl pins • Delicate headbands
The beach wedding updo gives you that effortless coastal elegance while keeping you camera-ready from ceremony to sunset. It's the perfect balance between polished and romantic—soft enough to match the ocean backdrop, yet structured enough to give you confidence when the sea breeze picks up. Brides love how it frames the face beautifully while showcasing those statement earrings and that sun-kissed glow.
Beyond the dreamy aesthetic, this style is incredibly practical for seaside celebrations. Unlike loose styles that can fall flat in humidity or whip around in the wind, a beach wedding updo stays secure through vows, photos, and dancing barefoot in the sand. It works seamlessly with veils, flower crowns, and can last 12+ hours without constant touch-ups—meaning you can focus on soaking in every magical moment instead of worrying about your hair.
Natural pearl bobby pins scattered throughout
Delicate gold leaf hair vine woven into the updo
Starfish or shell-inspired clips for a coastal touch
Thin crystal headband positioned at the crown
Vintage-inspired tortoiseshell comb at the base
Baby's breath clusters for an airy, romantic feel
White orchids or plumeria for tropical elegance
Fingertip-length veil with raw or lace edge
Soft tulle cathedral veil positioned below the updo
Use sea salt spray on damp hair for natural texture and grip.
Apply strong-hold hairspray in layers while building the updo structure.
Pin in multiple directions to anchor against wind and movement.
Finish with humidity-resistant spray to lock style through coastal moisture.
Prep hair with texturizing spray on damp strands, then blow-dry with a diffuser for natural waves and volume.
Curl random sections with a loose barrel iron, then gently brush through for soft, beachy waves.
Gather hair into a low or mid-height ponytail, leaving face-framing pieces and purposely pulling out soft tendrils.
Twist and pin sections of the ponytail into a loose, textured bun or chignon, allowing pieces to fall naturally.
Secure with U-pins in multiple directions, gently tug sections for romantic softness, and mist with flexible-hold spray.
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Absolutely! When prepped with the right products like texturizing spray and strong-hold spray, and secured with multiple pins, beach updos are designed to withstand coastal conditions beautifully. The slightly tousled texture actually works with the environment rather than against it.
Yes, it's actually perfect for finer hair! Texturizing products and teasing at the crown create the illusion of thickness, and the loose, deconstructed finish makes hair appear fuller and more voluminous than sleek styles.
Definitely—position your veil just below the updo for a romantic cascading effect. Fingertip and cathedral-length veils work especially well, and your stylist can secure it so removal is easy for the reception.
Book your trial 2-3 months before the wedding, ideally in similar weather conditions. Bring your veil and accessories so your stylist can perfect the placement and ensure everything works together seamlessly.
