How to recover from a bad pre-wedding hair cut

Sometimes things don't go as planned, and you might end up with a haircut that is far from what you had envisioned.

If you find yourself in this situation, don’t panic. There are several ways to recover from a bad pre-wedding haircut and ensure you look stunning on your big day. In this post, we’ll provide tips and advice to help you manage and fix a bad haircut before your wedding.

Step 1. Stay calm and assess the situation

The first step is to stay calm, well, as much as possible. Panicking won’t help the situation, and it’s important to approach the problem with a clear mind. Take a close look at the haircut and determine what exactly do you dislike about it? Too short? Uneven? Identifying the specific issue will help you and your stylist come up with a plan to fix it.

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Step 2. Communicate with your hairstylist

If you’re unhappy with your haircut, it’s essential to communicate your concerns with your hairstylist. Clearly explain what you don’t like about the haircut. Use specific terms, and if possible, bring reference photos to illustrate your desired look. Ask your stylist for suggestions on how to improve the cut. They may recommend trimming certain areas, adding layers or incorporating styling techniques to achieve a more flattering look.

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Step 3. Discuss how your chosen bridal hairstyle can still be achieved, or modified.

Hairstylists are professionals and should be willing to help you find a solution. Talk to you stylist about how the bridal hairstyle you had chosen for your wedding day can still be achieved considering the recent hair cut.

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Beautiful and practical bridal hairstyle options

Option 1: Bridal braids

Braids are are perfect way to tuck away a fringe or shorter lengths of hair. They look beautiful with shoulder length or even a chin length bob. Finish off the look with some simple hair pins or a delicate hair vine and nobody will be any the wiser of your recent haircut mishap.

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How to accessorise

By their very nature, bridal braids are textured and decorative. So let your braids do the talking and choose simple or small bridal hair pins or a minimalist veil like the AUDREY or CALLA LILY to finish the look.
Draw attention to your face with a crown or statement earrings.
Less is more with textured and detailed hairstyles.

Option 2: Sleek updos and romantic bridal buns

If your hair has been cropped to shoulder length, an updo is very achievable. You might be naturally inclined to style your hair into the tightest ponytail possible to hide it from sight. But with a few twists to that ponytail, you’re on your way to a petite bridal bun which will look polished,chic and catwalk worthy.

Prefer a messier hairstyle? Your hairstylist may be able to work hair padding or a hair donut into your hair to add fullness and texture.

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How to accessorise

Frame your sleek or messy updo with some hair pins positioned to one side or across the top of the bun.
A wedding crown or delicate headband will draw attention to your face. A hairpiece that sits above the hairline suits middle or side parts, and even no part at all.
Statement earrings will instantly elevate a sleek modern hairstyle or looser styles.

Option 3: Hair extensions

A simple Google search for hair extensions will show endless results for hair extensions that can arrive quickly at your doorstep. Chat to your hairstylist first about what colour and length would best work for your hairstyle and the look you’d like to achieve.

A short hairstyle can be instantly transformed into a beautiful long ponytail or full updo with the help of strategically placed extensions discreetly worked into your hair.

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How to accessorise

Once your extensions are in place, the added strands will be barely noticeable if done well so your accessories will be decorative rather than functional.
If there’s a colour or texture difference, position a hair piece to help disguise the colour or texture transition.
Ensure your accessories are securely pinned into place and reinforced with additional hair pins.

Option 4: An embellished or full veil

If coverage is what you’re after, an embellished veil with 3D floral or lace details, or a full wedding veil will provide coverage as well as a beautiful accent that will instantly define your look.