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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Straight • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Pearl hair pins • Crystal headbands • Fresh florals
The bridal updo with curls creates that perfect balance between polished elegance and soft romance that makes brides feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. Those cascading tendrils and loosely pinned curls frame your face in a way that photographs beautifully from every angle, giving you the confidence to walk down the aisle knowing you look absolutely stunning.
Beyond the breathtaking aesthetic, this style is incredibly practical for your big day—it stays secure through tears, hugs, and hours of dancing while still feeling comfortable. The curls add gorgeous texture that works beautifully with any veil style, and because the bulk of your hair is secured up, you won't have to worry about wind, humidity, or constantly adjusting flyaways during your outdoor ceremony.
Delicate pearl bobby pins scattered throughout curls
Vintage-inspired crystal hair comb at the base
Gold or silver floral hair vine woven through
Art deco jeweled barrette for glamour
Minimalist satin ribbon wrapped around the base
Baby's breath tucked into curls for ethereal romance
Soft silk organza flowers for texture without weight
Cathedral veil placed below the updo for dramatic length
Fingertip veil attached at the crown for classic elegance
Wash hair the day before—second-day texture holds curls and pins better.
Use volumizing mousse at roots and heat protectant before curling iron.
Set finished style with flexible-hold hairspray, not stiff aerosol formulas.
Keep bobby pins and mini hairspray in bridesmaid's clutch for touchups.
Prep hair with volumizing mousse and heat protectant spray, then blow-dry with a round brush for body.
Using a 1.5-inch curling iron, curl all hair in sections away from face, leaving ends slightly loose.
Gently gather curls into a low or mid-height position, leaving face-framing pieces and a few tendrils out.
Pin curls individually into the base using bobby pins in an X-pattern, creating a textured, dimensional shape.
Gently tug and loosen pinned curls for romantic softness, then mist with flexible-hold hairspray to reveal the final look.
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Absolutely! The curls add instant volume and texture, and a skilled stylist can use teasing and extensions to create the fullness you want without looking overdone.
Use an anti-humidity hairspray after styling and ask your stylist to set curls with pins in multiple directions for extra grip. A quick touchup spray before the ceremony works wonders.
Yes! Straight hair actually holds curls beautifully with the right products and hot tools. Your stylist can create long-lasting texture that looks soft and natural all day.
The veil typically sits just below the updo at the crown or base, depending on your style. This placement showcases both the curls and veil without flattening your volume.
