Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Help Tina, my hair is too short!

I am often contacted by brides who wish their own hair was longer or thicker,  they imagine they don’t have as much choice as girls with long thick hair. Having amazing hair for your wedding is a must, so fortunately these days you don’t have to be hindered by what Mother Nature has provided, Hair Extensions can be used give you the hair of your dreams for your big day. 

Human hair extensions are available in a huge range of colours and are now incredibly popular. Many celebrities are rarely seen without them.  They can be used to enhance thickness and add length and even colour to the hair and there are a variety of different products and techniques available. However, if you’re thinking about having them for your wedding, it is important that you discuss it you’re your wedding stylist and carefully consider what  type will best for your individual requirements.

My preferred method for bridal hairstyling is to use clip in weft extensions.  A weft is a strip of hair, which has been sewn together, and is then clipped discreetly at the roots.   If you are looking for a ‘Down’ or ‘Half Down’ look for your wedding hair, this method can add extra length, fullness and support, great if your hair is limp because the added piece acts like scaffolding holding the curls or waves in place. Clip in extensions can also be used to create extra body and a better shape in an ‘Up Do’ as there is more hair to work with. The hair can be colour matched so when it has been incorporated into a style, it blends in and is completely undetectable.
  Here I added two of my clip in weft extensions to enhance Ezster’s shoulder length hair, the final result appears as though it is all her own giving extra fullness to the look.
 

 

Essex Wedding Awards 2013 Finalist

 
I am really proud to announce that I have got through to final of the Essex Wedding Awards 2013,  the competition in which I  won for best wedding hair stylist last year.  Thank you to all of my beautiful brides (and the groom) who have voted for me this year. I am really looking forward to a great night seeing all my friends from the industry and making some new ones too.
 

Sunday, 13 October 2013

Modelling the latest looks for brides at Great Hallingbury Manor Wedding Fair

I had a successful day talking to brides-to-be at Legacy Great Hallingbury Manor wedding fair with Emma Brooks Make-up.  

Our three beautiful models  are pictured here showing off both vintage and classic looks for brides.

Looking forward to this Sunday where Emma and I will exhibiting at Layer Marney Tower where we will be available to answer any of your bridal hair or make-up enquiries.



 

Monday, 2 September 2013

"I absolutely loved my hair!"

It is always lovely to get feedback on what my brides thought of their hair and how they enjoyed their day. I have just received a lovely message from last Friday's bride Jenny this morning -  just as she jets off to her honeymoon. She says:

  "Thank you for working your magic on Friday, I absolutely LOVED my hair!!! And the bridesmaids hair all looked amazing too"

 I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning working with Emma Brooks Make-up to help Jenny get ready for her wedding, the first of three brides this weekend.


 

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

It didn't rain on Sara's Parade!

Rain can be a bride's worst nightmare but not for my lovely bride Sara who got married on what seems like the only wet day of the summer. Sara wrote me an email to say thank you and I wanted it to share it with my readers.

Dear Tina

I am just writing to say thank you for all your help on my wedding day on Saturday. You really went above and beyond the call of duty in the lead up to the day and on the day itself.  My hair looked amazing and despite the torrential rain, it stayed perfect all day. I am still getting compliments on it now!

Thank you for helping get us all into the cars in the downpour. I know you got soaked to the skin. My mum relays her thanks too.

I had a perfect day and the weather did not rain on my parade. I attach a couple of my favourite photos.

Thanks again

Sara Carter.



Thursday, 1 August 2013

Weddings with a festival vibe!

 
We are bang in the middle of festival season and for many of us it's the best part of summer when you can celebrate music, arts, sunshine and the great outdoors all at the same time.  If this sounds like your idea for the perfect summer wedding day get some inspiration from the shoot I did for Beau Bright Events recently.  It could be just the ticket!




Plaits and braids are a perfect choice for a festival bride






Free spirited tousled waves dressed with a floral crown looks truly stunning


 
Think wildflower meadows and laid back luxe



















Boho Festival Bride Shoot for Beau Bright Event Design
Hair by Tina www.beautifulhair4weddings.co.uk
Make-up by www.emmabrooksmakeup.co.uk
photography by www.mariedarcyphotography.com

Monday, 1 July 2013

3 Beautiful Bridesmaids!


I love the whole look of these 3 lovely bridesmaids whose hair I styled for Cara's recent wedding,  so had to post this great picture! I love the tie in with the colours of the dress to the headpieces.