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Face shapes: Oval • Heart • Round
Hair length: Medium • Long • Extra Long
Hair texture: Straight • Wavy • Fine • Thick
Difficulty: Easy
Time to style: 30-45 minutes
Works with: Cathedral veil • Fingertip veil • Fresh flowers • Pearl pins • Crystal combs
There's something magical about soft, romantic waves that makes you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. This timeless style radiates effortless elegance and gives brides that confident, glowing feeling as they walk down the aisle—it's feminine without being overly done, and it photographs like an absolute dream from every angle.
Beyond the beauty factor, waves are incredibly practical for your big day. They hold up beautifully through humidity, wind, and hours of dancing, while still looking soft and touchable in every photo. They work seamlessly with any veil style, won't give you a headache from tight pulling, and can be dressed up with accessories or kept simple and natural.
Delicate pearl hairpins scattered throughout
Vintage-inspired crystal side comb
Thin gold or silver leaf headband
Art deco barrette at one side
Small crystal bobby pins for subtle sparkle
Baby's breath tucked into waves for bohemian romance
Silk ribbon woven through for soft, ethereal texture
Cathedral veil positioned below waves for dramatic elegance
Fingertip or waltz-length veil for classic sophistication
Prep with texturizing spray on damp hair for grip and lasting hold.
Use a medium-barrel curling iron and let curls cool completely before brushing.
Set waves with flexible-hold hairspray to maintain movement without stiffness.
Tuck bobby pins horizontally into waves to secure veil without flattening volume.
Prep hair with volumizing mousse and texturizing spray on damp hair, then blow-dry with a round brush for body.
Using a 1.25-inch curling iron, curl 2-inch sections away from your face, alternating direction for natural movement.
Allow all curls to cool completely for 10-15 minutes while pinned in place for maximum longevity.
Gently brush through curls with a paddle brush or wide-tooth comb to create soft, flowing waves.
Mist with flexible-hold hairspray, add accessories or veil, and gently tousle for effortless romantic softness.
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Absolutely! Waves actually create the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. Use a volumizing mousse at the roots and tease gently underneath for added body that lasts all day.
The key is letting curls cool completely before brushing them out and using a flexible-hold hairspray. Prepping with texturizing spray also gives hair the grip it needs to hold the style through dancing.
Yes! Position your veil below the crown of waves and secure it with horizontal bobby pins to avoid flattening. Remove the veil for the reception and simply fluff the waves back to life.
Not at all—waves can be incredibly elegant and sophisticated depending on how you style them. Add a crystal comb, pearl pins, or position them in a side-swept style for a more formal, glamorous look.
