"Tips on Hairstyles That Make You Want to Reject Unwanted Arrangements and Accessories"

2021.06.26 published

Hairstyles like this might be best to avoid...?

Bridal hair for weddings.

The most important thing is to find arrangements and accessories that you truly feel are cute, but

at the same time, it’s surprisingly important to draw a line to ensure you don't approach an image you dislike. (It’s a sad reality...)

If the staff at the dress salon, your mother, or people around you recommend something that doesn’t align with your taste,

it can be important to have the courage to say, “I don’t like that,” rather than getting swept away, and to think about the negative images or styles to avoid during discussions.

Therefore, in this article, I’ll share the bridal hairstyles that I personally would like to avoid.

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<① Accessories that look overly artificial, like faux flowers you might find at a 100-yen store>

While preserved flowers or artificial flowers that have a natural and elegant design are fine,

I absolutely want to avoid hair setups with faux flowers that look wrinkled or faded, or that have colors that are too bright or vivid, making them feel like they could easily be found at a 100-yen store.

Specifically, types like roses and carnations, which are often seen at 100-yen stores, tend to look cheap when they're faux.

Many traditional costume shops carry them as staple items.

It’s particularly important for me to be careful that the flowers don’t give off a cheap vibe or resemble something more appropriate for a children’s recital, coming of age ceremony, or Shichi-Go-San.

<② Accessories that exceed the size of your head>

For example, oversized tulle ribbons.

Accessories that are far larger than the size of your head, protruding significantly from the front, have an impact, but

at the same time, they can look out of place and feel overly flashy, like a parade costume.

Especially with ribbons, while I do think there’s a theory that “big is cute,” I also believe that being elegant means “not everything should be oversized,” so I want to prioritize a natural and well-proportioned size.

<③ Smaller tiaras that look like something from a princess story>

I think size is important for tiaras as well.

What I personally want to avoid are the smaller tiaras that are a size or two smaller than the currently trendy oversized ones.

Smaller tiaras tend to evoke a slightly childish impression, reminiscent of when girls dress up as princesses at Disneyland...!

Although tiaras and crowns can be too oversized and excessively individualistic, I believe it's better to choose ones with a solid presence to eliminate the fairytale aspect and create a more adult atmosphere.

<④ Large headpieces with swept-back hairstyles>

Swept-back hairstyles with bangs tucked away give off an adult and cool image.

Arrangements that decorate the forehead (or temples) with big jeweled headpieces or flower ornaments also became trendy a few years ago.

While this might suit some people’s facial features,

I think I’d look a bit mismatched and might inadvertently appear overly “gyaru,” so I’ve decided to steer clear of that look.

Moreover, I feel that lately, the trend is more about having a simpler and more subdued look rather than a flashy and voluminous hairstyle for down styles!

(It varies from person to person, but that’s how I feel.)

<⑤ Arrangements where the twist or braid is too obvious>

Among various bridal hairstyles, what I’m most concerned with are the arrangements where the twists or braids look too distinct and stand out.

It's a subtle detail, but you often see twists or braids on the side or above a bun.

If those parts look like “Oh, this is tightly twisted” or “That’s a very distinct split in the twist,”

or “That braid is just too ordinary...,”

it can create an impression that feels stiff, amateurish, and not very stylish.

I want the hair and makeup artist to create a natural, soft arrangement that makes me wonder, “How did they make it look so fluffy?” and I think it’s important to communicate that clearly.

<⑥ Bun shapes that look artificially attached>

This is about the bun hairstyle. I personally want to avoid shapes that look artificially attached.

Specifically, hairstyles with a rubber band holding it together, showing a gap between the side of the head and the bun, like when you tie it with a rubber band yourself...!

It feels like the bun is slightly separated, and I think it’s too casual and normal for a wedding hairstyle.

Ideally, I want a style that seamlessly connects without making the boundary of the bun obvious, where everything looks fluffy and connected.

<⑦ Bun shapes that resemble flowers>

Lastly, this is also about the bun hairstyle.

I want to avoid buns shaped like flowers (especially ones that resemble roses) because they tend to feel outdated and reminiscent of a coming-of-age ceremony.

Once, when I asked a beauty salon to make a "fluffy bun," I was surprised to find they created a large, impressive bun that resembled a beautiful rose, which was vastly different from my vision of “fluffy.”

I never expected it to look flower-like without me requesting it, and because the hair was styled flat like petals, it looked thin and pitiful when viewed from the side.

Since then, I consciously avoid ordering buns that might resemble flowers in shape.

What hairstyles do you want to avoid?

So, that wraps up my thoughts on “the arrangements and accessories that I want to avoid.”

I believe it’s a common sentiment among brides not to want to have bridal hair that they see and feel, “this isn’t good....” or “this feels outdated....”

Being clear about your likes and dislikes can also be beneficial, so focusing on “hairstyles you don’t want,” “arrangements you want to avoid,” and “accessories you don’t want to wear” might be a good idea, too.

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