We know we say this every year, but the 2018 bridal hair trends really are our very favorite! This year brides are turning to volume up on their hairstyles a wearing looks so chic you’d think they were headed to the red carpet or the runway instead of down the aisle. Scroll on for braids and buns and the bridal accessory that will make you forget all about flower crowns!
Big Braids
photo by By Amy Lynn Photography, hair styling by Marilyn Monroe Spas
photo by Chelsea Denise Photography, hair styling by Ashley Franke Styles; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Sanford Creative Photo, hair styling by DKW Styling
photo by a sea of love; see more from this wedding here!
photo by KNDM Co.; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Emily Wehner
photo by Melissa Spilman; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Andy Kyle Roberts
photo by Natalie Broach Photography, hair styling by Jessica Rowe; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Kerlyn Van Gelder, hair styling by Adorne Artistry; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Maggie Grace Photography, hair styling by Mariah Joy Hair; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Chelsea Diane Photography; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Lieben Photography, hair styling by Pik’asso Sjoholt; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Jonnie and Garrett, hair styling by Blades Hair; see more from this wedding here!
Halos and Tiaras
photo by Linda Lauva Photography, bridal crown by Crown Me; see more from this wedding here!
photo by In Frames Photography, bridal crown by Amaroq; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Lauren Scotti, headpiece by Mignonne Handmade
photo by J Olson Weddings, headpiece by Ab.Ellie; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Luke Liable Photography, hair styling by Dylan Walker Hair; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Lauren Scotti, bridal accessories by The Dress Theory San Diego; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Eden Strader Photography, bridal accessories by Rachel Zoe; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Carla Penoncelli, bridal accessories by Stephanie Brown; see more from this wedding here!
photo by The Gibsons, hair styling by Laura Clark, bridal accessories by Corrine Smith; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Sarah Joy Photo; see more from this wedding here!
photo by John David Weddings; see more from this wedding here!
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Natural Texture
photo by Brandi Toole Photography, hair styling by Bellelite; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Days Made of Love; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Kindred Wedding Storytellers; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Michigan Behn Photography; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Don + Helen; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Erin Trimble Photography, hair styling by Carley Randall; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Melissa Rey Photo, hair styling by Veronica Fensel; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Northern Native Photography
Low Chignons
photo by Christy Cassano Meyer, hair styling by Blush N’ Bride; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Vera Gayazov Photography, see more from this wedding here!
photo by Brooke Taelor
photo by Lilly Red Creative; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Eden Strader, hair styling by Five Elements Salon; see more from this wedding here!
photo by feather + north
photo by Wolf N Fox Photography, hair styling by The Pretty Haus; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Kaoverii Silva, hair styling by The Glamoury; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Leeann Funk Photography; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Emma Shourds Photography, hair styling by Emily Lynn and Company; see more from this wedding here!
photo by Kindred Wedding Storytellers; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
photo by Eleanor Dobbins Photography, hair styling by Civello Aveda Salon; see more from this wedding here!
photo by The Ramsdens, hair styling by Upstyle; see more from this wedding inspiration shoot here!
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These are simply stunning! I feel so inspired, and am excited to experiment with my hairstylist and see what works best for me and what I want for my bridesmaids! This is so exciting. Thanks for sharing
thanks so much these are stunning looks! I teach bridal styles and have a class to do Monday for students at a tec high-school and this was very inspiring to see whats the latest looks!
Natural hair is not a trend. It’s our hair. No one says look at that Caucasian woman wearing her own hair! So natural!
Hi Bianca,
Thanks for your comment and I absolutely hear where you’re coming from. Our point was that we’re encouraging women of color and specifically Black women to wear their hair naturally on their wedding day, rather than feeling pressured to straighten or braid it or wear an up-do. A comparable trend for non-Black women might have been “natural waves,” for instance.
Please let us know how we can continue to do better. We appreciate your feedback and hope to make this space representative of all brides and grooms.
Thanks again,
xo Nicole
All so beautiful! I have seen brides wearing high pony tails, that is my new favourite.
There is no doubt about it that`s a fantastic blog thanks for sharing this wedding blog.