Matchmaker, matchmaker, don’t let my accessories clash

DETAILED PREPAR A T I O N a n d some essential p r e - w e d d i n g p a m p e r i n g are the keys to looking great on your special day. Everything should revolve around your wedding gown, which sets the mood for the rest of your looks and accessories.

Hair needs plenty of time to be in perfect shape and in tip-top condition, so book a consultation with your hairdresser at least three months in advance of the wedding.

Most good hairdressers offer prewedding packages which can include a stylist on the day, if needed. At the hairstyling trial session, take along photos of your dress, plus the veil or headpiece accessories.

Suzy Bain, education team member and long-hair expert at HOB Salons, says that the bride needs to feel “she has found the right look to complement the dress — which is such a unique and personal choice — we’ll try out lots of different hairstyles until we find the perfect one.” Often this experimentation will result in a glammed-up version of the bride’s usual style, with the best cut, colour and styling, timed to peak on the right date.

Gareth Williams, Headmasters’ artistic ambassador, suggests wearing a top with a similar neckline and colour to the wedding dress when discussing hair styles. “Every detail has to be considered, including hair accessories, which should enhance the hair; add reflective qualities but not overpower it. Any headpiece or hair jewellery has to stay put, so your choice not only has to complement facial features but also needs somewhere to grip into. For instance, height at the crown where it has been back-combed is ideal for