Best DIY Wedding Hairstyles (Easy To Make)

Of course, when picking a DIY wedding hairstyle, you should reasonably evaluate your skills.

Intricately twisted updos may be challenging even for hairstylists, so attempting to make one will only lead to frustration.

Instead, opt for simple wedding hairstyles that you’ve likely already worn in daily life. These include braids, ponytail, chignon, blowout, or straight undone hair.

If you find these hairstyles to be too boring, consider adding statement hair accessories. When else would you wear a diadem or a large white bow if not on your wedding day?

Messy Braids

Braids are a whimsical, dainty hairstyle ideal for a bohemian or beach wedding. Making a sleek braid on your own is a real challenge. Thankfully, messy braids look even better.

This hairstyle doesn’t even require experience – any of your mistakes will look as if they were planned.

Not all messy braids are the same, though – you can go for a side braid, fishtail braid, or classic French braid, and that’s only a handful of examples.

Before starting to weave the braid, tease your hair at the roots and throughout the length to add volume and prevent strands from falling out, especially if your hair is straight.

Use a leave-in spray conditioner to keep the hair light, smooth, and bouncy.

After the braid is complete, consider sticking fresh or artificial flowers, beads, or other accessories in it to enhance the romanticism of your look.

Elegant Chignon

Chignon is a timeless hairstyle that suits just about any bride, beautifully showcasing your face and elevating your style. It’s formal enough for such a special event and impeccably elegant.

Some may consider a chignon boring, but it doesn’t have to be such. The knot’s style and additional hairstyle elements can make your chignon just as eye-catching as an intricate weaving.

Extra decorations can also tailor the chignon to the desired attire style.

For instance, pearl clips or a diadem will be a great add-on for a princess-style dress, whereas narrow side braids are perfect for a romantic, bohemian dress.

Apart from being sophisticated and stylish, a chignon I also one of the easiest DIY wedding hairstyles. If you don’t believe it, perhaps, you’ve never tried making one!

One point to note is that your hair should be as straight and frizz-free as possible.

First, make a ponytail. Ensure that your hair is sleek and tangle-free. Part your hair where you prefer and spritz it with hairspray to hold unruly strands in place.

Then, form a loop, twisting the hair enough for the end to point towards your crown. Make sure an inch or two or your ends are left free hanging. Next, secure the lop pith bobby pins. The ends of your hair should still be free.

Finally, split the hanging hair ends in half and wrap one half over the exposed elastic and the second half underneath it.

Use more bobby pins or hair accessories to keep them in place, and spray your hairstyle with strong-hold hair spray.

High Ponytail

When I said that chignon is one of the easiest DIY bridal hairstyles, I forgot about the ponytail. Women around the globe wear ponytails daily, and nearly every single one of us knows how to do one.

Who said a ponytail isn’t suitable for a wedding? Naturally, not every ponytail is sophisticated enough for such a formal event.

But a sleek ponytail with concealed elastic or a sightly messy, wavy ponytail with a statement accessory is the right choice.

Plus, such a simple hairstyle will be ideal for extravagant dresses. It can balance your attire, helping not to look overdone.

Start your DIY wedding ponytail by combing your hair thoroughly and spraying it with a detangling leave-in conditioner. You may add a bit of strong-hold spray to keep the hair in place.

Then, tease your hair at the roots to make the ponytail look more voluminous. Lastly, gather your hair into a ponytail (I don’t have to explain how to do that, right?).

If you make a sleek ponytail, make sure no hairs are sticking out. Use a serum, wax, or gel to create a smoother look.

Conceal the elastic by wrapping a strand of your hair around it and fixing it with a bobby pin underneath. Alternatively, use a designer elastic that matches your wedding attire.

Natural Blowout

A moderately messy, airy blowout is among the most romantic wedding hairstyles, and that’s hard to argue with. This hairstyle enhances your natural beauty and is the perfect choice for wedding dresses in bohemian or rustic styles.

The main objective of a blowout is to make your hair look as if you haven’t done anything with it. You should stretch your hair but not straighten it. You can also create waves using the blowout technique, but not curls.

Regardless of the desired blowout style, you will need a detangling brush, a leave-in conditioner (make sure it’s lightweight), heat-protecting spray, separating clips, and a blow dryer with a paddle hairbrush.

Start with preparing your hair – clean it thoroughly and don’t forget to condition it, but don’t use heavy products that may weigh your hair down. It should have natural movement. Then, spray it with heat protection.

Separate your hair into sections using clips. Pre-stretch every section using a comb only. If you need some help in stretching it, use your blow dryer at the coolest temperature.

Now, to the main part – blow-drying. The easiest way to create a slightly wavy wedding blowout for beginners is to use a comb attachment on your blow dryer. However, if you don’t have one, use a round brush instead.

Start with medium heat to avoid damaging the hair. Run through each section with gentle tension, curling the hair from the middle to the ends. You may flip your head over for a more voluminous look.

Hollywood Waves

Hollywood waves are an extremely stylish wedding hairstyle. They are suitable for hair of nearly any length. However, DIY Hollywood waves require some experience compared with other hairstyles such as ponytail or chignon.

Start with applying a curl-hold spray on your hair. Detangle it thoroughly. Then, divide your hair into parts and section it in the middle or on either side.

Pre-heat a curling wand – the smaller the diameter, the tighter will be the curls.

Twirl strands horizontally rather than vertically for a more structured wave. After curling all hair, brush it lightly and apply some shine spray and strong-hold spray.

Keep the accessories to a minimum – draw inspiration from red carpet looks. Hollywood actresses prefer to match this timeless hairstyle with statement earrings and bright lipstick.

Straight & Sleek

Brides with straight hair tend to opt for curls or braids for their weddings, whereas brides with curly hair often choose straight and sleek hairstyles.

Depending on the state of your hair, using a flat iron may be either mandatory or not recommended. The thing is, heat inevitably damages hair, so it’s best to avoid it when possible.

If your hair is only a bit wavy and easily straightens with a blow dryer, use it instead of a flat iron. Some brides may even suffice with special straightening hair treatments. But if your hair is curly, you won’t get the desired result without applying heat.

Never straighten your hair without moisturizing your hair and applying heat protection spray or serum first. If using a flat iron, move it slowly from the roots to the ends. Then, apply some serum or spray for shine and detangling.

Statement Hair Accessories

Even the simplest DIY hairstyle can look astonishing if you add the right accessories. Perhaps, the most common statement bridal hair accessories are diadems, headbands, hair vines, flower and pearl clips, and bows.

When picking your hair accessories, consider your wedding dress style, the hairstyle, and how you will fix it to your hair.

For example, you may have trouble fixing a hair vine to a sleek, straight hairstyle, so a diadem or a headband may be a better choice.

Half Up Half Down Hair

Half up, half down hairstyles are romantic, chic, and easy to make.

Furthermore, they allow leaving your hair down while also keeping it from getting into your face or plate, allowing you to move freely without having to constantly adjust the hairstyle.

The wide variety of half up, half down hairstyles lets any ride choose one that matches her face, attire, and personality.

A sleek and straight or, on the opposite, messy and wavy hairstyle with multiple braids create two completely different looks.

A half up, half down hairstyle is also the perfect base for statement hair accessories. Clips, pins, barrettes, decorative combs, and hair forks can be easily fixed to the elastic or bobby pins holding your updo.