The dress is ordered, the shoes are bought and the lingerie is tucked up in its own gift box. Now what to do about the hair? Looking at wedding magazines, curls cascade in loose waves and hair is elaborately pinned up into buns. For any short-haired bride, it can be a nightmare to find inspiration for hairstyles. I feel your pain, believe me! But fear not, for I have gathered an array of ideas for all styles of short hair.

The Crop

For those with a Rihanna-esque crop, a simple chic look is best. Anything too fussy will over power the hair itself. Keep the hair sleek and smooth Audrey Hepburn style with a styling product such as Toni & Guy Straight and Smooth smoothing balm. This will keep frizz at bay, especially during a summer wedding, and ensure your hair stays sleek all day (and night) long.

The beauty of this hairstyle is that it is a clean slate to start with, and you can go as wild as you like with accessories. Short hair has lately been on bridal catwalks with all sorts of unique accessories. Try an oversized flower clipped to one side of the head, with a vintage style birdcage veil. For a hippy feel, try a hairband across the forehead adorned with flowers.
These bold ideas do not require a traditional veil so are perfect for unconventional brides.

The Bob

The bob is enjoying a major revival thanks to A-list stars such as Katie Holmes. They can be difficult to style into anything other than a bob, however. Instead of fighting with it, work with it to create a gorgeous bridal bob.

Prime your hair with Lee Stafford Poker Straight hair serum to keep the glossy shine that looks so stunning on bobbed hair.

Remember that your hair is the focus here, so keep accessories simple. Anything too fussy will look confusing against your bob. Wear a simple tiara or alice band with delicate pearls or beads. These will complement, rather than compete with, bobbed hair.

As for the veil, this look is completed by a simple veil of a short length- shoulder or elbow length look great with short hair. Stick with a one layer or a fine two layer to avoid too much body.

Curls

Good news: Curls are huge on the bridal scene at the moment. Now it’s just time to tame them to make sure they stay beautiful like Katherine Heigl’s elegant waves.

John Frieda’s Frizz Ease collection is a dream for curly haired girls. Try his Curl Corrector gel to help the curls keep their shape and spring.

Curls were huge in the Hollywood Golden Era of the 1930s to 1950s, so they are perfect for a Marilyn Monroe styled do. Keep them loose and free, to frame your face in a stunning display. This hairstyle requires few accessories. Create a side parting and pin a few delicate flowers above your ear to match your bouquet.

This look is perfect for sunny beach or simple countryside weddings.

There is a hair style out there for every bride, no matter what her taste, theme or hair length. Try looking at A-list events to see how the red carpet stars have had their hair styled for evening dos. They have the very best hair stylists working on their hair so you can be sure that it is a good look. Look beyond the wedding magazines and you will find the hairstyle that will not only make you look your best but also make you feel your best.