Hair Experts On Their Dos And Don'ts For The Bride-To-Be

The wedding season has arrived right on time and with it, the anticipated day for so many couples. Women especially place tremendous importance on their wedding day appearance, definitely more than their male counterparts. While it's their makeup of the day that usually finds itself in the spotlight, there's a lot to be said about hair too. Wedding day tresses are often bundled in an updo or strung with flowers in a braid so it doesn't get as much attention in the beauty sphere. That's changing today. Brides are opting for lighter, looser hairstyles that showcase their natural texture without drastically changing their look or putting their locks under scalding heat treatments. Which is why haircare in the run up to the wedding day, on the D-day itself and after it is so important. Providing professional advice on the topic is Mr. Sameer Hamdare, Zonal Technical Manager at Streax Professional and Melroy Dickson, General Manager of Education, MATRIX and Cheryl's who come armed with years of haircare expertise.

Avoid These Common Haircare Mistakes

Mistakes are found a dime a dozen, especially for brides during the frantic time. Says Melroy, "People are so busy during the wedding season that they often overlook a few things, such as using heat protection products before styling. If they opt for permanent texture services like straightening, perming or curling beforehand, styling can be very difficult for the big day."

While the traditional Indian bride is often attached to her flowing tresses, that can sometimes be a problem. He confirms, "People love long hair but if they refuse to trim it, they don't realise that the dry ends take away from the overall look."

Simple Hairstyling For The Bride

Although complex knots and tightly rolled braids are commonly worn by brides, they aren't a compulsion. Fashion for the wedding is finding lighter, more comfortable silhouettes and bridal hairstyles aren't far behind either. "People often underestimate the effect of a simple braid and a pony that could completely change the look. For example, a low pony with a sleek mid-parting, or a zig-zag parting could do wonders," informs Melroy.

Expert Haircare Tips You Shouldn't Miss

Everyone admires well-styled tresses on the wedding day but for that to even be possible, the right haircare tips and a disciplined routine are of highest importance. Sameer comes to the rescue with his expert tips to follow for healthy, happy hair on the big day and advises, "Before styling, never skip a good heat protector product like serum or spray. Ensure you always use a cleansing shampoo after the event. This is because a lot of product is used when styling hair. A cleansing shampoo will remove all the build-up effectively. Don't forget to deeply condition your hair after every styling session as it will retain the lost moisture and help strengthen hair."

If heat styling is absolutely necessary, Sameer says, "Use a low temperature to style your hair. Opt for blow-drying the hair rather than ironing or tonging as blow dryer requires low temperatures to dry and style while ironing and crimping needs higher temperatures."

(Also Read: 6 Essential Winter Beauty Tips For Gorgeous Skin And Hair)

6 Haircare Products To Pick For The Wedding Season

With these expert tips in hand, focus on conditioning and protecting your hair this wedding season with these haircare products.

1. Streax Professional Vitariche Max Repair Shampoo

With a colour system complex, this shampoo helps colour last longer, enhances its luster and prevents from UV damage.

Streax Pro Vitariche Repair Max Shampoo, 300ml

(23 ratings & 138 reviews)₹300Buy Now

2. Schwarzkopf Gliss Total Repair Heat Protection Spray

Its formula protects from heat up to 220 degrees Celsius, smoothens hair and reduces frizz.

Schwarzkopf Professional Gliss Total Hair Repair Heat Protection Spray, 200ml

(72 ratings & 188 reviews)₹549Buy Now

3. Matrix Biolage Fibrestrong Shampoo

While keeping your hair clean, this shampoo will enhance the strength of the hair strands as well.

BIOLAGE Advanced Fiberstrong Shampoo | Paraben free|Reinforces Strength & Elasticity | For Hairfall due to hair breakage

(238 ratings & 1,527 reviews)₹675Buy Now

4. Streax Professional Vitariche Hair Serum

It is formulated with macadamia oil and vitamin E to smoothen unruly hair, lend it shine and protect during heat styling too.

Streax Professional Vitariche Gloss Hair Serum (115 ml)

(29K+ ratings & 17K+ reviews)₹228₹320(28% OFF)Buy Now

5. Matrix Opti Care Ultra Smoothing Masque

The professional hair mask contains shea butter to intensely condition very dry, chemically treated, coarse and frizzy hair to bring it back to life.

Matrix By fbb Opti Care Smooth Straight Hair Mask, 490gm,

(65 ratings & 443 reviews)₹685Buy Now

6. Streax Professional Spa Nourishment

Made with honey extract and vitamin E, this nourishing mask is suitable for all hair types.

Streax Professional Spa Nourishment Honey (500g)

(1 ratings & 4 reviews)₹535₹600(10% OFF)Buy Now

To browse more haircare products on Amazon, click here.

Make your hair radiate your wedding day happiness.

(Also Read: Bollywood Designers Sukriti And Aakriti Grover Talk Wedding Season And Beloved Celebrity Looks)