Bridesmaid Hair Ideas and Accessories That Complete the Look

Everyone has their own personal style, and that's a wonderful thing. But it can be tricky when you're putting together how your bridesmaids will wear their hair! Gather a group of women together and you're going to see hair in all kinds of lengths and textures. So how do you create a sense of cohesion while preserving the individual aesthetics?

The right hair accessories.

When your bridesmaids share a finishing touch, the wedding party reads as unified even if no two hairstyles are exactly alike. Below, we've rounded up bridesmaid hair ideas by style, with accessory suggestions to inspire your wedding party's day-of look.

Romantic Bridesmaid Hair

Soft, loose, and effortlessly feminine — romantic bridesmaid hair is all about movement. Loose waves worn down are a natural fit for long and medium lengths. In those cases, a crystal floral comb can be tucked just over the ear. If there are women in your party with shorter cuts, a garland-inspired hair vine looks just as gorgeous woven in long hair as it does adorning a pixie cut.

Glam Bridesmaid Hair 

The buzzwords here are high-impact and red-carpet ready. Hollywood waves — a favorite among our brides — bring that old-school glamour to long and medium lengths, and finer waves are sensational for shorter hair. To create a style through line, layer in a an Art Deco or statement crystal headband,  since it'll work with any hair length. If most of the women in your party have long to bob-length hair, a crystal hair comb is another elegant option. Just remember a woman with hair in a pixie or shorter likely won't have somewhere to affix the comb. But who said everyone's accessory had to match? Choose a headband and comb with complementary motifs, and let your ladies choose!

Regal Bridesmaid Hair

Regal bridesmaid hair isn't about an updo. It's about the headpiece. Whether your bridesmaids wear their hair in an iconic chignon, swept into a formal updo, or down in loose waves, a delicate crystal tiara transforms the entire look. This is especially worth noting for short-haired bridesmaids — a tiara sitting atop a close-cut style is breathtaking. If you'd like something a little less royal but still reads crown jewels, a hair vine or halo affixes in any hair length.

Timeless Bridesmaid Hair

You're envisioning clean lines, classic shapes, and endless elegance. In this case, a low bun works beautifully if all your bridesmaids have medium and long hair. Short hair styles can be styled to channel a chignon by brushing it back, or a bobby-pin assisted tuck here and there. Emphasize cohesion with a refined hair accessory like a pearl and crystal hair comb or a dainty headband.

A Word About Half Up, Half Down Bridesmaid Hair

If your wedding party has a wide range of hair lengths and textures, the half up half down hair style is your friend. It works on medium and long hair, and bridges the gap between shorter hairdo. 

A partially up hairstyle also accommodates straight, wavy, and curly textures, and strikes that perfect balance between polished and relaxed. For bridesmaids with shorter hair, a headband creates a similar aesthetic — drawing the eye upward and giving the overall look the same pulled-together feel. It's also one of the most flattering styles across different face shapes, which matters when you're dressing a whole group.

Where to Find Bridesmaid Hair Accessories

There's no better way to find the right pieces for your whole party than trying them on together. Browse our bridal accessories collection or visit us at our NYC bridal accessory boutique for a styling session with your girls — we'd love to help everyone find their perfect finishing touch.