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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 40-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veils • Fingertip veils • Statement earrings • Hair combs • Fresh florals
The bridesmaid high updo brings an elevated elegance that makes your wedding party look cohesive and polished without overshadowing the bride. It creates a timeless, sophisticated silhouette that photographs beautifully from every angle, giving your bridesmaids the confidence to stand beside you looking their absolute best. This style strikes the perfect balance between formal and romantic, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and gorgeous.
Beyond beauty, this updo is incredibly practical for long wedding days filled with ceremony, cocktails, and dancing. It stays secure through hugs, happy tears, and hours on the dance floor, so your bridesmaids won't worry about touch-ups. The lifted style keeps hair off necks and shoulders, making it comfortable in any season and compatible with nearly every neckline and veil style your bridal party might wear.
Pearl-studded hairpins scattered throughout
Delicate crystal hair combs at the base
Gold or silver wire vine woven into style
Vintage-inspired barrettes for accent
Minimalist metal hair cuffs
Baby's breath clusters tucked into the updo
Silk ribbon wrapped around the base
Fingertip veil attached below the updo
Cathedral veil secured at crown for drama
Start with second-day hair or use dry shampoo for better grip.
Tease roots at crown before styling to maintain height all day.
Use elastic bands, not just pins, for structural support under decorative elements.
Finish with flexible-hold hairspray to prevent stiffness while keeping shape secure.
Prep hair with texturizing spray or mousse on damp hair, then blow-dry with a round brush for volume at the roots.
Tease the crown section gently with a fine-tooth comb and smooth the top layer for a polished lifted base.
Gather hair into a high ponytail at the crown, securing tightly with elastic bands and leaving face-framing pieces if desired.
Twist or braid the ponytail, then wrap it around the base into a bun or coil, pinning sections firmly as you go.
Secure with bobby pins in an X-pattern, gently pull a few pieces loose for texture, and set with hairspray for all-day hold.
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Absolutely! Adding extensions for volume or teasing the crown creates beautiful fullness. The key is using texturizing products before styling to give fine hair extra grip and body.
Yes, the high updo complements almost any neckline—strapless, halter, V-neck, or off-shoulder. It showcases the dress details beautifully while keeping the focus balanced between hair and gown.
Plan for 45-60 minutes per bridesmaid if your stylist is working solo. Starting with clean, dry hair can speed up the process significantly.
Yes, when properly pinned and sprayed, this style holds up beautifully in wind and humidity. Using strong elastic bands as the foundation and strategic pinning ensures all-day security.
