Elegant and Charming: 9 Modern Yet Authentic Japanese Wedding Hair Arrangements

Is Japanese-style hair classic? Or is it modern?

For brides-to-be who are wearing traditional attire for pre-wedding photos or changing into kimono at the wedding reception, have you decided on a hairstyle to match your shiro-muku (white kimono) or iro-uchikake (colored traditional kimono)? *

Recently, more brides are incorporating cute, fluffy Western-style hairstyles that match their dresses with their kimono.

However, there must be those who think, since they are wearing a beautiful traditional bridal outfit, they want to enjoy a hairstyle with a Japanese flair! *

This time, we will introduce sophisticated hair arrangements that incorporate modern arrangements while feeling the essence of Japanese style.

Let's aim for a stylish and elegant atmosphere unique to Japanese attire ♩

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 1 *

A simple updo that highlights dark-toned hair. The straight, shiny hair without waves is the charm of traditional Japanese hairstyles ♡

Hair accessories include camellia flowers and leaves. This is a refined Japanese-style coordination that enhances the beauty of a kimono with classic patterns ♩

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 2 *

A Japanese-style hair arrangement adorned with traditional decorative item "kumihimo." Recommended for those who want to choose hair accessories that can only be worn with kimono ♩ The hairstyle is a low chignon that gives a mature and elegant look.

Kumihimo can be tied not only like a ribbon but also into auspicious knots like the awaji knot and plum knot, which are also recommended ♩

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 3 *

A simple Gibson tuck at a low position, decorated with nandina berries and white dahlias. It seems that the hair accessories are colored red and white to match the shiro-muku and red under-kimono ♡

A dignified yet ephemeral atmosphere unique to traditional attire. It is essential to keep the side hair neat without leaving any loose strands.

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 4 *

A new style of traditional Japanese hair arranged in a modern way. By adding flowers and contemporary hair accessories in addition to the kanzashi (hairpin), it can be styled with light brown hair as well as black hair ♡

A chic beige flower accessory is paired with fluffy cotton flowers for a gentle atmosphere.

There might not be many chances to style traditional Japanese hair in a lifetime. Even if the rigid traditional style feels a bit daunting, this new traditional hair might be something to challenge yourself with ♡

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 5 *

Here’s a youthful hairstyle that exudes cuteness and elegance in Japanese attire ♡

This is a chignon style adorned with the hair accessory "tama kanzashi," which is unique to kimono. It's very cute to combine multiple tama kanzashi of different patterns together ♡

By placing the chignon a little higher, it beautifully showcases the nape of the neck.

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 6 *

A traditional hair arrangement decorated with many hand-made tsumami-zaiku (pinch-and-fold craft) by the bride. The vibrant red and orange designs match the colored kimono. It shines elegantly against the smooth black hair.

When wearing kimono at the reception, guests often come from behind the high-rise platform, so the back style is important ♡

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 7 *

For those who want to enjoy a unique Japanese hairstyle, how about this avant-garde arrangement? The hair is styled in a neat new traditional Japanese style, adorned with cotton flowers and branches.

With such an artistic hairstyle, you’re sure to capture stylish and atmospheric wedding photos!

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 8 *

Long hair styled into two buns, creating double chignons. The soft and voluminous buns give a modest atmosphere ♡

Keep hair accessories simple with small pearl embellishments. This hairstyle is recommended for those who want to wear the white kimono in a sophisticated manner.

Properly Japanese-style, Bridal Hair Arrangement for Kimono 9 *

A modern and dynamic traditional wedding hairstyle. Adorned with vivid-colored tama kanzashi and dahlias, it beautifully finishes off the look. The mohawk-style bangs create a unique and stylish appearance ♡

Retro-modern bridal hair brings an entirely different expression compared to wedding dresses ♩

Aiming for a stylish appearance that feels the essence of Japan *

We have introduced hairstyles that take the best of both tradition and trends, with a Japanese flair. Given the current trend for casual hairstyles, choosing a dignified traditional hairstyle is also wonderful ♡

Let's fully enjoy being a "Japanese bride" with arrangements and accessories that are unique to traditional attire! ♡