Bridal Hairstyles for Long Hair

Whether “half-up, half-down” or completely loose, however you fancy your wedding day hairstyle, our collection of bridal ideas for long hair will inspire you! Loose curls feature strongly with key sections of curls defined to create a dazzling effect! Making their own statement, are braids, fish plaits and hair poufs, which work wonderfully when paired with long hair.

To crown it all off, glittering headbands, floral additions, fascinators and other headpieces are perfect adornments to completing these long-haired looks. Then again, pretty alternatives to letting loose can be found in our collection of Bridal Hairstyles & Wedding Updos, which will satisfy those brides after a fabulous upstyle!

1. (Above Left)  1. Adorn your lovely long locks with the  The ethereal nymphe des bois veil and halo  floral crown from Mignonne Handmade fit for a goddess. (If you love any of the hairstyling accessories we’ve featured and purchase them via our links, you’re helping to support our blog. In some cases we’ll get a small percentage of the sale for sharing them with you, which helps us pay the bills. Thank you!) Photography: Ace & Whim | Makeup and hair:  Rosie Reed beauty | 2. Above Right: Dark tresses are curled and swept to the side then beautified with a pretty bridal brooch as seen on Marli in her peach and blush wedding. {Styled by: The Venue Health and Beauty  | Captured by Nikki Meyer }  

 

3 & 4. (Above Left and Right) Ethereal and bohemian, loose, soft tendrils are gently curled, with a variety of delicate floral headpieces from Jannie Baltzer framing the face. {Photography: Wedding Photography by Sandra Åberg | Hair / make-up: Mia Jeppson and Camilla Jonsson } 

 

5. (Above Left) A loose hairstyle with soft waves brushed over from a subtle side parting and tucked behind the ear looks great when worn with an off-the-shoulder wedding gown. It also shows off a striking pair of earrings! {Captured by Lindy K Photography as seen here} | 6. (Above Right) A dreamy long, luscious braid with a cascading floral headpiece are the stuff that dreams are made of! See the entire backless wedding dress editorial here. {Floral Accessories:  Three Sisters Custom Flowers & Events  | Hair and Make Up: A-list Hair and Makeup Artist Kat | hotography and Backdrop: Ginny Silver of Retrospect Images  }

(See 14 freaking fab flower crowns to inspire you here)

7. (Above Left) This striking long-haired look with a straight fringe and defined loose curls  looks amazing with a pretty jeweled headpiece that stands out when worn over such a contrasting hair colour. {Featured on The Ruffled Blog|Photo by Lizelle Lotter Photography}

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8. (Above Right) Add a beautiful floral headpiece that matches your bridal bouquet and secure it to this half-up, half-down wavy hairdo with the top section pulled together with a braid.

{Styled by Organic Hair by Misty| Featured on Wedding Chicks|Photo by Kari Crowe Photography}

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9. ( Left) A long sideswept sexy tousled hairstyle that is secured at the neck using a section of hair.

{Styled by Royston Blythe |Featured on UK Hairdressers|Photo by Andy Kruczek}

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11. (Above Left) Show off stunning earrings and an eye-catching headband with this bohemian hairdo that incorporates a sideswept fishplait. Overall, this look contrasts wonderfully when worn with a strapless simple wedding gown. {Styled by Ry-n Shimabuku Makeup Artistry|Featured on The Ruffled Blog | Photo by Tamiz Photography} | 12. (Above Right) Dress up this chic flowing boho hairstyle that gives off a bed-hair impression with a glittering head band to achieve a flower-child look. {Styled by Ry-n Shimabuku Makeup Artistry|Featured on The Ruffled Blog|Photo by Tamiz Photography}

13. (Above) A gorgeous vintage half-up, half-down hairstyle that pulls the top section of hair into an elegant hair pouf allowing both sections to be pinned together into a secured curly look. {Styled by Designs by Sandra|Featured on Bridal Musings|Photo by  Love Life Studios}

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14. (Left) A beautiful soft curl hairstyle that looks amazing with this silk tulle headsash Juliet veil such as this one secured along the thick braid at the back. Soft curls that fall down the side completes this gorgeous look. {Created by Blair Nadeau as featured on Confetti Daydreams}

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15. (Below) This much-loved half-up, half-down braided twist hairstyle criss-crosses the top section of the hair bringing it to a luscious set of loose curls. {Captured and Styled by OMG! Artistry}

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(Click to see the most gorgeous vintage hair accessories for 2015 here)

 

16. (Above Left) An ombre coloured loose hairdo is bang on trend! With hair whipped into a smouldering sidepath, the loose and long ombre curls falling to the front can be shown off to everyone’s delight! { Styled by James Ouellette of Hair FX | Captured by Sugar and Soul Photography on Intimate Weddings Via Zank You} | 17. (Above Right) A wavy long-haired look with subtle ombre ends creates a natural and timeless hairstyle. {Featured on Dusk Jacket Attic| Photo by Tec Petaja}

 

18. (Above) An unusual half-up, half-down straight DIY hairstyle with the top pieces of hair pulled up into a va-va-voom pouf before being tied into a chic hair bow! {Styled, captured and full DIY instructions by Bobby Glam}

(Learn how to Choose The Perfect Bridal Hairpiece here)

19. (Above Left) We adore this relaxed sideswept hairstyle with a fully braided fishtail that falls to the front. A lovely, feminine and youthful wedding hairstyle to flatter a simple and elegant bridal gown. {Featured on Bridal Musings | Photo by Jessica Janae Photography} | 20. (Above Right) A beautiful hair colour can be shown in all it’s glory with this half-up, half-down hairstyle that is tastefully gathered to the back and embellished with a detailed headpiece. {Photo by: Annie Randall Photography | Styled by:  Hair and Makeup by Steph | Featured on Bridal Guide}

We also love this feminine loose hairstyle with a side parting that allows for one side of the front section of hair to be pulled back behind the ear and dressed up with a beautiful headpiece. { Photographed by: Joe Latter | Styled by Angela Tam|Featured on Wedding Wire}

 Fancy more inspiration for your wedding day hair? Be enthralled by our {Bridal Hair} 25 Wedding Upstyles & Updo’s feature.

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