Hair By Holly Gould

For the best results and hair creation on your wedding day I recommend all clients to have their hair washed with two shampoos to remove any build up, pollutants or existing styles on the hair and lightly conditioned throughout the midlengths to ends. Keeping in mind not to over treat the hair with products and styling tools as this may cause styles to relax and become weak on the day. This is to be completed the night before or morning of the wedding.  

Best practice and hair prep!

• Bridal hair prep wash: 2 x shampoos, condition mid lengths to ends rinse thoroughly
• Avoid excessive heat styling and product use - think minimal
• Your stylist will bring all necessary products and tools to build the perfect texture and foundation for your chosen style
• Do tell your stylist If you have scalp sensitivities or allergic reactions to hair products
• Hair prep and wash can be done from the night before up to three days prior (the morning of for blow-waves) depending on individual hair types - you know your hair best.
• If In doubt consult with your stylist during a hair trial or before the big day!

Although you may be extremely excited about playing around with styles for your big day, I highly recommened booking in for a trial closer towards or within three months of the wedding date. I recommend this scheulde as many of the finer details have been decided by this point in the wedding planning process including dress, veil, hair accessories, jewellery etc.

Should you have a trial appointment?

Pros

• This can help build a relationship with your stylist and align
• your vision and laeas prior to the aay
• Great to test longevity and suitability for your hair type, texture and length
• Trial if it compliments your dress, veil, features and accessories
• Gives you the option to try multiple styles if you are undecided

Tips 

• I recommend booking this appointment within three months of the wedding date beacuse many of the finer details have been decided by this point in the wedding planning process including dress, veil, hair accessories, jewellery etc.
• Consider which side you are standing on at the alter and your choice of hair partings, volume and shape/profile for photography
• Honour your sense of style with hair designs that make you feel like you, but enhanced
• When saving hair inspiration it's a great idea to also show your stylist the things you don't like for reference so you can avoid any miscommunication or errors
• This is a great time to discuss timelines for the day and build a schedule to allow for ample time and flow!

This is a very personal choice and also based on style choice and comfortability. Many styles can benefit from hair thickness and volume but it is not always necessary. if this is something you wish to consider please do not hestitate to send photos of your hair inspo to discuss this further with your stylist with more personalised advice around your hair type, texture and length. 

Use of these can help: 

• Add volume and length 
• Provide you more styling options 
• Provide better hair longevity and hold
• Add enhancement with hair damage 
• Blend seamlessly to your hair colour and length

If you have considered or are unsure about using a veil as a feature for your wedding day, I suggest bringing it along to your hair trial or to test it in your hair at home before the wedding to make sure placement is correct and it has long wear comfortability for your big day! Other factors to consider are you dress type and shape, your hairstyle and its visability and your accessories to match!

Hair trial offer:

1 style: $160 or up to 3 styles: $260 per person

These options are open for experimentation if you are unsure of which style to choose or have miultiple hair inspiration photos saved!

Pros for having a trial include: 

• Ability to test for style longevity/comfort, face shape suitablity and compatibility with your dress, veil and accessories
• Reduced stressed on the day
• Allows you to build a connect and rapport with your stylist and gain professionla advice for best results