Preview this look on your face in seconds with our AI hair designer app.
Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Square
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Curly • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Medium
Time to style: 45-60 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Birdcage veil • Pearl pins • Floral crown
There's something deeply elegant about an updo paired with a veil—it's the look that makes brides feel like the most beautiful version of themselves. The combination creates a timeless, sophisticated silhouette that photographs beautifully from every angle and holds up through tears, hugs, and first dances. Brides love knowing their hair will stay exactly as they envisioned it, giving them one less thing to worry about on their big day.
Beyond the confidence it brings, updo bridal hair with a veil is incredibly practical for all-day wear. It keeps hair off your neck and shoulders, which is essential for comfort during long ceremonies and receptions. The secured structure works seamlessly with any veil style, from dramatic cathedral lengths to vintage birdcage accents, and won't shift in windy outdoor settings or humid venues.
Pearl bobby pins scattered throughout the updo
Vintage crystal hair combs at the base
Delicate gold leaf hair vine woven into twists
Art deco headband positioned above the updo
Crystal hairpins for subtle sparkle
White spray roses or baby's breath tucked into the bun
Silk ribbon woven through braided sections
Cathedral veil positioned below the updo for drama
Fingertip veil attached at the base of the bun
Use texturizing spray on dry hair before styling for better grip.
Tease roots at crown and secure with crossed bobby pins.
Set finished updo with strong-hold hairspray and let dry completely.
Pack extra U-pins and travel hairspray for touch-ups after veil removal.
Prep hair with volumizing mousse on damp hair, blow-dry smooth, then curl sections with a 1-inch iron for texture.
Tease the crown area gently for height, then section hair into three parts: top, sides, and back.
Gather back section into a low ponytail, twist into a bun, and secure tightly with U-pins.
Twist or braid each side section loosely, wrap around the bun, and pin securely underneath.
Secure with additional pins, gently pull a few face-framing pieces loose, mist with hairspray, and attach veil at the base of the updo.
Prefer instant?
Try 500+ hairstyles in minutes without
leaving home. See exactly how you'll
look on your big day.
✨ Try Before You Commit
Show your stylist clear visual
references. No more guessing or
miscommunication.
📱 Perfect Communication
Skip endless salon consultations
and trials. Find your perfect style
risk-free.
💰 Save Time & Money
Absolutely! Using extensions for added fullness and teasing at the roots creates beautiful volume. The veil also adds visual weight and elegance that complements finer textures perfectly.
You can, but most brides remove the veil after the ceremony for comfort during the reception. Your stylist can design the updo to look stunning both with and without it.
Use plenty of crossed bobby pins and U-pins at the base where the veil attaches. A strong-hold hairspray and proper pinning technique will keep everything secure through the entire day.
Yes, updos are ideal for outdoor weddings since they're wind-resistant and keep hair off your face. The structured style holds up beautifully in any weather condition.
