With over six months into the coronavirus pandemic, we all (including brides) have learnt to be #AtmaNirbhar for several things. Case in point – most of the lockdown brides in India, who planned to go ahead with an intimate wedding, did their own makeup and hair instead of depending on a professional makeup artist. And you can too! Now, we’ve already given you tutorials on how to ace your makeup for the D-day, so here’s some inspiration for that killer hairdo.
When it comes to bridal hairstyles, the mehendi hairstyle is the most fun one. It’s a day event so your hair gets as much footage as your outfit, not to mention the freedom to show their true colours (no pun intended). So, dear brides-to-be, we’ve curated some easy-peasy hairstyles that you can DIY on your mehendi within minutes!
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12 Braided Hairstyles For Your Mehendi
From a fluffy ponytail to the classic half-up half-down style, here are some of the prettiest hairstyles that you can flaunt on your mehendi.
A Rose Of Braids
Who needs roses as hair accessory when you can actually twist your tresses to resemble the swirls of the flower!? We’re loving how this bride added multiple braids to the hairdo and further decorated it with fresh flowers.
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Here’s how you can get the look:
Twisted Half-Tie
Want a no-fuss look for your mehendi? This simple half-tie with twisted braids and loose beach waves is just what you’re looking for.
Here’s how you can get the look:
Pretty With Parandi
Adding a simple parandi to your basic braid will take your mehendi hairstyle from nay to yay in no time. The best thing about this one is that it’s pretty easy to do and will take far less time than any other hairstyle.
Here’s how you can get the look:
French It Up
We all love french braids, yes! But have you tried combining it with a voluminous ponytail? Well, we’re in love with this bride’s neat and all tied-up look for her wedding function. If you’re a bride who wants a classy yet fun look on her mehendi, go for this one.
Here’s how you can do it:
A Crown Braid For The Queen
Walk like a queen with this beautiful crown braid hairstyle. You can either go for curls and a hair accessory in the middle (just like this bride) or opt for straight hair and decorate your tresses with some fresh flowers.
Here’s how you can get the look:
The Right Kind Of Messy
If you have short hair and feel you can’t carry a chic hairstyle, think again. Messy braids are and will always be one of our favourite wedding hairstyles. That with some fresh flowers in your hair is something you can never go wrong with.
Also Read: The Short Hair Bride’s Guide To Nailing Her Wedding Look Without Hair Extensions!
Here’s how you can get the look:
Bun It Up !
We love this twisted braid spin on a traditional bun. Just add some baby’s breath and you have yourself a stunning (and Insta-worthy) hairstyle for your mehendi.
Here’s how you can get the look:
Kareena’s Veere Di Wedding Hairstyle
We know that Kareena Kapoor Khan flaunted this chic hairstyle on her wedding in Veere Di Wedding, but isn’t it just perfect for your mehendi if you’re wearing an offbeat lehenga? We think so!
Here’s how you can get the look:
Hair Accessories – The New ‘It’ Trend
If you don’t want to use flowers in your hair, just add a statement or bejewelled accessory to your braided hairstyle and you’re good to go. This bride went for a half-tie hairdo with twisted braids and decorated it with a piece of stunning hair jewellery.
Here’s how you can get the look:
A Lovely Fishtail
One can never go wrong with a nicely done fishtail braid. You can either opt for a neat look just like in this picture or go for the one which is slightly puffed out.
Here’s how you can get the look:
Waterfall Braid With Beach Waves
Waterfall braid and beach waves are a combination perfect for a day look. The addition of baby’s breath (like in the picture) will give it the bridal elegance that the hairdo needs.
Here’s how you can get the look:
The Sonam Kapoor Way
Even though Sonam Kapoor’s wedding is long over, the hair trend that she started is still making waves. Just like Sonam, a lot of brides are opting for floral strings twisted around their braids to create an easy-going look for their mehendi. So can you!
Here’s how you can get the look:
Brides, choose a hairstyle that will match your outfit and personality and we promise you won’t be wrong. You’re welcome!
Featured Image: Instagram/Ritika Kadam
