Formal Hairstyling Tips: Choosing the Updo

For many women the hairstyle they choose for their special event/wedding is almost as important as the dress they choose. While every POSH girl wants her hair to look great on her special day, there are also many factors to consider in choosing a style. Women with longer hair often have an especially difficult time deciding on a hairstyle.

Designing formal updos takes a great deal of planning. An updo is essentially a hairstyle that involves pinning the hair up so that is off the neck. There are many different styles of updos available and choosing the perfect one may prove to be a challenging task. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a hairstyle. This article will outline some of the factors to consider when deciding on formal updos.

The shape of the face is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing formal updos. This is important because certain styles of updos are more appealing on faces of a particular shape while other styles may create an unappealing look. For example some hairstyles may make a round face appear even rounder while other hairstyles may create a slenderizing illusion.

The veil, headpiece, and/or special hair accessory which will be worn should also be considered when choosing formal updos. While the shape of the face is very important, the headpiece is equally important because it will influence the types of styles which can be used. Once the headpiece is chosen (if applicable), it's time to starting searching for inspiration!

The process of choosing formal updos usually begins with paging through wedding/prom/special event magazines and websites. Seeing models with hairstyles you like can give you the general idea of what type of hairstyle you will choose.

When looking through these magazines and websites it is important to consider the shape of the face of the models in the hairstyles you like. If they have face shapes which are similar to your own, these styles will likely be flattering. However, if the models have faces which are shaped drastically different from your own, you may find the style to be unflattering.

The next step in the process of choosing wedding updos is to visit salon.POSH to experiment with different styles, and schedule a trial run to experiment with different formal updos.  The trial run should take place close to the date of the event. This will ensure the hair is relatively similar to how it will be on the special day. You may experiment with different hairstyles a few months in advance only to find that the weather or other factors have changed to texture of your hair making the style that was so appealing a few months ago to not be as attractive. The trial run is very important because it's when the POSH girl will really see how the updo will look on her and with her headpiece (if applicable).

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