Simple Bridal Hairstyles

Regarding your wedding day beauty look, your locks don’t have to become an elaborate production. From updos and braids to other beautiful options – the following bridal styles provide simple but stunning options that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

Add a dramatic flourish to your simple side ponytail by creating a braided crown. Start with an even and slick side ponytail, coil and twist small sections of hair, then secure them with bobby pins to create this look.

Loose Curls with a Statement Comb

Wide-tooth combs are essential tools for curly hair. Their wide teeth gently separate curls without ripping or pulling, giving the soft and relaxed results many curly styles desire. The ghd Detangler Comb features coconut oil for optimal detangle performance as it creates gentle waves with style!

To create this look, start with a deep left side part along the parietal ridge, and gently comb through your curls with a wide-tooth comb until they form more of an S-shaped curve than tight spirals. Add additional volume by lightly teasing your crown for added body.

Full Curls with a Floral Accessory

Add a floral accessory to your coils for a sophisticated, feminine bridal look ideal for an outdoor wedding. This style highlights your natural beauty while remaining polished on the big day.

Brides who favor more structured hairdos may find the low chignon an elegant and feminine way to complete any dress. Pair with hair jewelry for added sparkle, or add subtle floral accents such as hair flowers.

The middle part is a classic style that works beautifully on any hair. Add an elegant fishtail braid and flower crown for the most beautiful effect on your special day.

Top Knots with a Tidy Twist

Traditional updos such as chignons exude regal elegance, while top knots and twists offer more of a contemporary aesthetic. This bride has chosen to add sparkle to her floral crown by curling and pinning her hairstyle into an attractive curled twist style that gives off a beautiful sheen.

Finger waves offer a straightforward yet sophisticated bridal hairstyle for short to medium-length textures, pairing well with any dress style, and can even be worn without a veil.

Give a classic ponytail an exciting new look with a decorative hair comb! Coordinate its color and design with your bouquet, venue decor, or the details on your wedding dress for maximum effect.

Low Buns with a Side Part

A low bun with a side part is an elegant yet casual wedding hairstyle option that combines timeless beauty with ease of maintenance. Perfect for brides with shorter locks, this easy-to-style chignon requires little more than a ponytail and some bobby pins to style!

Pull your hair into a low ponytail, tease the strands to add volume, and then twist it into a soft bun using several bobby pins. Pull out some face-framing pieces for an elegant and romantic aesthetic if you have bangs.

Bring out the vibrant hues in this look by accessorizing with floral accessories like flower crowns or other flower-based pieces for an eye-catching, stand-out appearance at your wedding, prom, or black tie event.

Loose Waves with a Sleek Center Part

Brushed-out curls that evoke beach waves feel romantic and classic, making this style ideal for brides who appreciate old Hollywood glamour. Combined with an ornate barrette or hairpiece, it creates an iconic look perfect for her big day!

Soft waves give this bridal hairstyle gentle waves, creating the appearance of a slimmer face shape, while dark roots add height and frame her lovely eyes. This eye-catching and unforgettable style would look beautiful with an eye-catching red lip!

Influencer Ellana Pecherle suggests the key to creating effortlessly loose waves is starting with damp strands and applying texturizing spray, starting the brush-out process from there.

Flower Crowns with a Loose Bun

Flower crowns add romance and femininity to any wedding-day look, from elegantly simple styles with center parting and some face-framing flowers for an effortlessly beautiful bridal look to pinning it onto loose buns to create boho looks with pink roses or white lily-of-the-valley blooms making up your floral crown.

Side ponytails offer an ideal blend of modernity and traditionalism. To add some femininity, consider adding a crown or halo braid for an eye-catching yet effortless style statement.

Half Up, Half Down

Half-up/half-down hairstyles are an easy and flexible way to show off the texture of your locks while framing your face. They can be intentionally messy for an offbeat, trendy vibe or structured with strategically-placed pins.

At her beach wedding, this bride went for a loose half-up ponytail with two front strands to frame her face and some gold leaf hair pins to complete her bridal look. Nicolette Paige Fratto added gold leaf pins to create a stunning bridal ensemble.

This intricate plaited updo would fit right in at any Game of Thrones-themed wedding. Elevate this look even more by adding a floral hair accessory, like this bride did, to complete her look.