| African- American women have great styling options | | | | your day and you need to be as comfortable as |
| for their wedding day, however keep in mind of | | | | possible. Also you need to have people around you |
| comfort because you have a long day ahead of you. | | | | that are HONEST and aren't afraid to let you know if |
| Go with a style that celebrates who you are!!! I will give | | | | something doesn't look good on you! |
| you some tips, and some do's and don'ts to create the | | | | Less is More Pt. 1 |
| best Black Wedding Hairstyle for you. | | | | If you are adding hairpieces be careful not to overdo it. |
| Popular African-American Wedding Hairstyles | | | | Don't forget that you are wearing a veil. All eyes will |
| - Two Strand Twist | | | | be on you, so don't give them more to talk about. Don't |
| - Locs | | | | feel the need to add extra pieces of hair when it's not |
| - Straight weave | | | | necessary. Why style your hair to make it look like a |
| - Swing Braids | | | | sky scraper or a bird's nest?? |
| - Cornrows | | | | Less is More Pt. 2 |
| - Flat Twist w/ Two Strand Twist To see samples of | | | | If you are wearing a simple dress, there is no better |
| hairstyles go to and click on "Articles | | | | way to glam it up by wearing beautiful accessories to |
| Have a conversation with yourself: | | | | adorn your hair. You can get Custom Designed Hair |
| What type of style have you always envisioned for | | | | Pieces & Accessories by Beauloni. Go to for |
| that special day? Ask yourself the following questions: | | | | more information. |
| Do you want your hair up or down? | | | | Don't Do it yourself!! |
| Do you want it close to your head? | | | | This is the worst time to try to cut costs. Don't attempt |
| Do you want to glue in hair pieces or get it sewn in? | | | | any highlighting, braids, weaves or coloring yourself. |
| Do you want braids? | | | | Leave it to the professionals just for once! Even if you |
| How much money are you willing to spend? | | | | have styled your hair before, don't add the extra |
| Once you are able to answer these questions you will | | | | stress to yourself!! Enjoy being a bride and let |
| be fully armed with a look you'd like to achieve. | | | | someone else take care of you. Don't set yourself up |
| Avoid Common Mistakes | | | | for something to go wrong. If you don't have a regular |
| Your photos are cemented forever, you don't want to | | | | stylist ask a friend to recommend someone. |
| look at them and cringe regretting you'd wish you had | | | | Go for a Trial Do to avoid a don't!! |
| chosen something else. Here are some things to avoid | | | | Make an appointment with your stylist at least one |
| when creating your hairstyle. | | | | month before your wedding. Have a representative |
| Be careful when choosing a style because it's in | | | | from your wedding party present there also. Take |
| fashion or because a celebrity rocked it. Don't choose | | | | along your veil and any accessories so that your stylist |
| a style you normally wouldn't wear. What may look | | | | can make any necessary adjustments. One more |
| good on a celebrity may not work well for you. | | | | important thing you must do is to ask your stylist what |
| Remember these celebrities have a battery of stylists | | | | is the best way to maintain your hair throughout your |
| to get them to achieve those looks. | | | | wedding day. |
| Don't succumb to peer pressure. Don't choose a style | | | | Celebrate your day and look great doing it!!! |
| because your friend thinks it will look good on you. It's | | | | |