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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Diamond
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Wavy • Curly • Coily • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Floral crown • Hair vine • Decorative pins
Locks braids bring a sense of ethereal romance and timeless elegance that makes brides feel like their most beautiful, confident selves. This style creates a stunning visual texture that photographs beautifully from every angle, giving you that dreamy, goddess-like presence you've always imagined for your wedding day. It's the kind of hairstyle that makes you feel both regal and effortlessly romantic.
Beyond the beauty, locks braids are incredibly practical for a long wedding day. The intricate braiding technique keeps hair secure through ceremony tears, windy outdoor photos, and hours of dancing, so you never have to worry about touch-ups. This style works seamlessly with veils and headpieces, creating multiple stunning looks as you transition from ceremony to reception.
Delicate pearl hairpins scattered throughout
Gold or rose gold hair vine woven through braids
Crystal-embellished bobby pins at crown
Vintage-inspired leaf-shaped hair combs
Bohemian beaded hair cuffs
Baby's breath tucked into braid sections for ethereal romance
Small garden roses or ranunculus nestled at crown
Cathedral veil positioned below the crown for dramatic elegance
Fingertip veil with lace trim secured above braid base
Start with second-day hair or apply dry shampoo for grip and texture.
Use strong-hold hairspray between each braid section to lock in style.
Sleep in loose braids the night before to create natural wave texture.
Keep emergency bobby pins and mini hairspray in bridal emergency kit.
Prep hair with texturizing spray on second-day hair or freshly dried waves to create grip and natural volume.
Divide hair into sections and create multiple small to medium braids starting from the crown, leaving some face-framing pieces loose for softness.
Gather all braids together at the nape or mid-back, incorporating any loose sections into the gathered style.
Secure braids with elastic bands and arrange them into your desired formation—whether cascading down, pinned up, or wrapped into a low bun.
Secure with decorative pins, gently pull apart braid edges for romantic texture, and set with flexible-hold hairspray for all-day beauty.
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Absolutely! Locks braids actually create the illusion of fuller, thicker hair through the layered braiding technique. Your stylist can use extensions or gently tease sections to add even more volume and dimension.
Medium to long hair works best, typically shoulder-length or longer. If your hair is shorter, clip-in extensions can seamlessly blend in to give you the length and fullness needed for this romantic style.
Yes, locks braids work beautifully with veils! Position a cathedral or fingertip veil below the crown or at the base of the braids for a layered, romantic look that's easy to remove for the reception.
Locks braids are one of the most secure wedding hairstyles because of the interwoven braiding technique. With proper pinning and strong-hold products, your style will stay beautiful through wind, humidity, and dancing all night long.
