Wedding Hair preparation Time line

6–12 Months 

Building sustainable hair health in the months coming up to your wedding is a vital part of preparing your hair for your wedding day. 

I can help, giving you tips and tricks and a thorough hair consultation to give your hair the TLC it needs.

• Trim split ends every 8–12 weeks with a light dusting on the ends to keep hair healthy. 

• Is your scalp flakey and dry? Scalp health and hydration is the key for this. Natural scalp oils once a week before shampooing can help to keep your scalp moisturised and avoid flaking. Avoid doing this a couple weeks before the wedding to reduce too much oil build up. 

• Reduce excessive heat styling if possible, make sure you are using heat protector before using any heat. 

• Start a consistent routine:

- Shampoo x2 + conditioner suited to your hair type. I recommend Pureology or Kerastase which are both professional and prescriptive for specific hair needs. 

- Weekly hair mask is essential for reconstructing the cutical and the hair strength. This will give softness and smooth frizz. 

If you want major changes to your hair prior to your wedding, do these things early:

• Growing out bangs

• Going lighter/darker

• Hair extension consultations

• Transitioning from damaged hair

Inspiration phase 

Create a folder/Pinterest board with the following 

• Front + back views

• Hair similar to your texture, length and colour

• Styles that suit your dress neckline and veil

3–6 Months Before the Wedding

1. Book your hairstylist

This is especially important during peak wedding season! I am also a hair stylist and colourist who can help transform your hair in the healthiest way possible to ensure you have the best treatment right up to your special day. 

2. Schedule a hair trial/ healthy hair preparation consultation.

Bring to your hair trial at Lauren Bramble hair studio:

• Veil/accessories

• Inspiration photos

• Photos of your dress 

• Any hair pieces or extensions 

After the trial:

• Wear the style for several hours

• See how it photographs

• Check frizz, volume, comfort, and hold

• book your makeup trial on the same day to see the whole look together

• Don’t waste your hair style, book it for your hen party to test out the longevity.

Colouring appointments

If colouring your hair:

• Start refining your exact tone, how you want your hair to look in your photos. I am all for hair health and shine. Using the most beautiful hair colour products L’Oréal professional. 

• Avoid experimenting with dramatic changes.

6–8 Weeks Before

1. Finalise your cut and colour plan with me. This is the time to decide your exact bridal colour. 

2. Deep conditioning

3. Once a week:

- apply a moisturising hair mask

- Protein treatments if damaged

- Moisture masks if dry/frizzy

2–3 Weeks Before

Final colour tweaks if needed.

Ideal timing for most of my brides ( the sweet spot)

• Fresh but still natural-looking

• Gives a little time for colour to soften giving you the glow

Gloss/treatment

A gloss can add shine and reduce frizz before photos.

Final trim

Only a dusting trim if needed - avoid dramatic cuts! Save this for the day even transformation if you wish! 

1 Week Before

Avoid:

• Trying new products

• DIY color

• Keratin/smoothing treatments unless you’ve done them before

• Excessive chlorine/sun exposure

Final Itinerary and Timings 

A schedule will be collaborated with your MUA to make sure the morning flows perfectly for you. Allowing for the hair preparation, and buffer time. 

Hair prep the day before 

Bridal styles hold best on hair washed clean hair the day before. 

Why your hair is better washed before

- Natural movement at its best once washed. The clean strands of hair give more volume and shine, giving you weightless flowing waves, avoiding stiffness or heaviness. 

- Prevents heavy oil buildup

- Absorbs products easier ensuring they work to the best of their ability.

Wedding Morning

Wear:

• Button-up or zip clothing

• Avoid tight collars