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Posted on: 6/29/10 4:17 PM ET
My husband's brother is getting married, and his mom has asked me if I would do her hair for the wedding. I need some style suggestions that will fit her personality!
She has fine, dark, straight hair at just past shoulder length. She's a very practical dresser and quite conservative. I'd say her style is very unfussy. She doesn't do much in terms of super-feminine or pretty pretty dress-up. I'm not sure what she's wearing to the wedding. Any ideas for hairstyles?
She has fine, dark, straight hair at just past shoulder length. She's a very practical dresser and quite conservative. I'd say her style is very unfussy. She doesn't do much in terms of super-feminine or pretty pretty dress-up. I'm not sure what she's wearing to the wedding. Any ideas for hairstyles?
Posted on: 6/29/10 4:34 PM ET
In reply to Fruzzle
Are you a hairstylist? Have her tell you what she is wearing and what she would like done with her hair. I think I would try to give her something totally out of her personality comfort zone. If she wanted something practical, she would probably do it herself.
Posted on: 6/29/10 4:48 PM ET
In reply to Fruzzle
I agree that if she wanted her usual she would be styling it herself. I like fancier hairstyles on occasion, but I am not very good at it, and by the time I get to hair styling on my get ready list, I'm out of time and/or steam. Hence my own practical (non)hairstyle.
It really depends on what she's wearing (and what the bride is wearing - it's nice to complement the bride without upstaging her), but how about an elegant chignon? You can add hair ornaments for more oomph, as the occasion dictates (rhinestone clip or flower or...).
It really depends on what she's wearing (and what the bride is wearing - it's nice to complement the bride without upstaging her), but how about an elegant chignon? You can add hair ornaments for more oomph, as the occasion dictates (rhinestone clip or flower or...).
Posted on: 6/29/10 8:47 PM ET
I would modify what the others have said and rather than going totally out of her comfort zone, find a style that enhances the look that she feels comfortable with and wears regularly.
For example, if she wears her hair stick straight and shoulder length, why not give her some lift at the crown and large, luxurious waves? She'd still have the length and style simplicity but have a bit a glamour and flattery as well.
Or, why not give her a classic chignon enhanced by a lovely jeweled hair adornment stuck above the knot in the back? She's still be classic and relatively unfussy but would be elegant and bejeweled.
For example, if she wears her hair stick straight and shoulder length, why not give her some lift at the crown and large, luxurious waves? She'd still have the length and style simplicity but have a bit a glamour and flattery as well.
Or, why not give her a classic chignon enhanced by a lovely jeweled hair adornment stuck above the knot in the back? She's still be classic and relatively unfussy but would be elegant and bejeweled.
Posted on: 6/30/10 8:59 AM ET
I would simply give her an enhanced version of her basic style.
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Posted on: 6/30/10 10:41 AM ET
In reply to WildWyoming
Quote: WildWyoming
I would modify what the others have said and rather than going totally out of her comfort zone, find a style that enhances the look that she feels comfortable with and wears regularly.
For example, if she wears her hair stick straight and shoulder length, why not give her some lift at the crown and large, luxurious waves? She'd still have the length and style simplicity but have a bit a glamour and flattery as well.
Or, why not give her a classic chignon enhanced by a lovely jeweled hair adornment stuck above the knot in the back? She's still be classic and relatively unfussy but would be elegant and bejeweled.
I would modify what the others have said and rather than going totally out of her comfort zone, find a style that enhances the look that she feels comfortable with and wears regularly.
For example, if she wears her hair stick straight and shoulder length, why not give her some lift at the crown and large, luxurious waves? She'd still have the length and style simplicity but have a bit a glamour and flattery as well.
Or, why not give her a classic chignon enhanced by a lovely jeweled hair adornment stuck above the knot in the back? She's still be classic and relatively unfussy but would be elegant and bejeweled.
Exactly my thoughts--something like the 1st and 4th photos on this link
Posted on: 6/30/10 10:46 AM ET
In reply to Fruzzle
Your job is to make her look terrific. Part of that is being sure that she is comfortable with the look.She should be able to recognize herself in the mirror...look herself, only better..probably a variation of how she wears her hair but just better...actually...ask her what she was hoping for, what she wants.
When you work with another person, their own needs are what have to inform your decisions..Maybe she does want to look like a cover model..., or a Vegas stripper or Queen Elizabeth ,perhaps she just wants to look improved. Find out what she wants and then go from there
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When you work with another person, their own needs are what have to inform your decisions..Maybe she does want to look like a cover model..., or a Vegas stripper or Queen Elizabeth ,perhaps she just wants to look improved. Find out what she wants and then go from there
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sarah in nyc
https://sewnewyork.blogspot.com/
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Posted on: 6/30/10 3:33 PM ET
I'd check out some hairdo websites with her and have her show you what SHE would like to have her hair look like. Then you can go from there.
Posted on: 6/30/10 3:44 PM ET
It came to me in my sleep: French Twist.
Pretty easy (for those of us not hairstyle challenged), conservative and chic, dressed up but not too, easily accessorized.
Pretty easy (for those of us not hairstyle challenged), conservative and chic, dressed up but not too, easily accessorized.
Posted on: 6/30/10 5:33 PM ET
I have fine dark hair too, and when it's shoulder-length, a french twist is my favorite look. It's elegant, shows off any jewelry, and I think it looks great with dark hair.
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