"How to Communicate Your Ideal 'Hairstyle' to Your Hairdresser for a Regret-Free Wedding"

I Want to Welcome My Wedding with the Ideal Cute Hairstyle

At weddings, the bride's appearance definitely influences not only her looks but also her motivation. Many brides go through diet, bridal esthetics, and meal restrictions as a final touch to look absolutely adorable on their special day! Of course, we all want to have the perfect hair and makeup that matches our ideals when the wedding day comes.

However, communicating your ideal hairstyle to hairstylists or makeup artists can be quite challenging. Especially with hairstyles, even if you say "Please make it just like this," it might not turn out the same as you envisioned.

Though hairstylists may think they are making it the same, the reality is that there are quite a number of brides who feel "something is off..."

So, how can we effectively convey the ideal hairstyle to our hairstylist? Let’s take a look!

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist ① Wave Curls

The most common request from brides recently is wanting "to have modern wave curls but not knowing what they are." Recently, fluffy, beachy wave curls have become trendy, but surprisingly, many hairstylists might not even be familiar with them!

While this style is pretty standard among hairstylists in the city, some wedding venue stylists may be older and respond with, "Wave curls...?" In such cases, conveying wave curls with words can be quite tough!

If your hairstylist isn't familiar with wave curls, the quickest way is to show them a "how-to" video instead of just an image of the finished look. Since they are hairstylists, once they understand how to create it, they should be able to get close to your ideal style. Simply showing an image and expecting them to create wave curls with their own technique may not yield the desired results.

For brides wanting wave curls, if your hairstylist isn't familiar with them, it's advisable to convey the "how-to" instead!

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist ② Chignon

When it comes to classic bridal hairstyles, the 'chignon' is definitely at the top! However, this is also one of the most difficult styles to communicate to hairstylists.

Even when we refer to chignon hairstyles, there are various factors like "size, height, volume, and the appearance from the front." It can be shocking if you imagined a voluminous low chignon but end up with something compact and high instead.

Therefore, when asking for a chignon hairstyle, be sure to clarify the exact size and ideal shape you desire. When showing images, it's best to bring pictures not just from the back but also from the sides and front, as judging solely by a back image could lead to a misunderstanding. Seeing pictures from various angles should help get closer to your vision!

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist ③ Bangs

Bangs significantly influence your face's impression! If you don't say anything, you might end up with a hairstyle you dislike!

Thus, it’s important to convey exactly how you want your bangs to look. The parting, thickness, and curl are all crucial elements. If you're worried about leaving it entirely to your hairstylist, it might be a good idea to set your bangs yourself beforehand.

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist ④ Framing Loose Strands (Face Framing?)

Face-framing strands also play a significant role in your overall look. Whether to have them or not, and if so, how much to present, as well as whether to curl them or keep them straight, are all important questions.

For brides concerned about face-framing strands, doing it yourself is likely the best option! Since the direction of the curls can greatly affect your impression, it’s better to style them yourself than have someone else do it.

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist ⑤ Loose Strands

The loose strands at the back of the hairstyle can vary greatly depending on the stylist. Some hairstylists excel at creating soft, modern loose strands, while others may be cautious and not show any to keep it all in place.

Loose strands are an important part of the overall vibe. However, it's not an exaggeration to say that asking for "loose strands" does not guarantee that they will turn out stylishly or as ideally imagined, as it largely depends on the hairstylist's skill.

If you don't want loose strands, it’s best to specify clearly, "Please do not leave any loose strands." If you do want them, bring pictures from various angles and say, "Please do it similarly." Additionally, it’s important to specify how you want the loose strands curled—whether you prefer them loosely or tightly styled.

Summary of How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideal Hairstyle to Your Hairstylist

We have introduced five key points that can be challenging to communicate to your hairstylist. The key points that can be applied to any hairstyle are...

✓ Clearly convey important points ⇒ Describing vague concepts like "soft feel" or "classical vibe" is a no-go! Communicate clearly with specific terminology like "I want loose strands that are curled" or "Please gather the hair firmly without adding volume."

✓ Communicate what you don't want ⇒ While it's important to express what you want, it's equally crucial to communicate what you don’t want. You might find that it’s more effective to explain what you don’t want rather than just listing what you do want to get closer to your ideal hairstyle!

✓ Specify "which area" and "proportions" ⇒ Even if you show a photo and say "please do it like this," you can only see it from one angle, and since everyone's face shape, hair texture, and length differ, achieving an exact replica is impossible. To get closer to the desired vibe, specify details like "I want the curls starting below the eyes" or "from the back, around 60% should be covered by the chignon."

Conveying Your Ideal Hairstyle is Difficult, but Let's Try!

We introduced tips and tricks on how to communicate your ideal hairstyle to your hairstylist! Conveying your hairstyle to the stylist can be challenging, but if you can do it well, you will surely get closer to your ideal look!

Not being satisfied with your wedding hairstyle can leave you feeling disappointed every time you look at the photos. So, be sure to rehearse thoroughly with your hairstylist and arrive on the day with a fabulous hairstyle!