Bride to be?

Whilst you are organising your something old, something borrowed and something blue, you might not have even begun to think about a hair care routine in prep for the big day!

Getting your hair in tip-top shape just doesn’t happen overnight sadly, so it’s crucial to establish a pre-bridal hair care routine well in advance – we’d say at least 3-6 months before you say ‘I do’. Avoid last-minute experiments and stick to what you know works best for your hair type and style preferences. Remember, you’re already beautiful just the way you are – and your wedding day look should enhance your natural beauty, not overshadow it.

Our GLOWWA experts have pulled together the ultimate hair care routine for brides to be. We vow these helpful tips and simple steps will be small saviours before those wedding bells ring…

• Hair washing: First things first, it’s time to get into a good routine of washing your hair that’s best for your hair type (you can determine your hair type in our blog: Scalp Care 101):
  • Oily hair: Every day or every other day
  • Balanced hair: Every 2-3 days
  • Dry hair: Every 3-4 days
  • Mixed hair: Every 2-3 days

Also invest in a gentle shampoo and a good conditioner, this will allow your scalp to replenish its natural oils. You could even consider using a scrub for your scalp, this will help circulation and remove any build up. Scrub away!

• Balanced diet: Just like skin, your hair will love you forever if you feed it a healthy balanced diet filled with those key vitamins to promote hair health. So, next time you write your shopping list, get the following grub written down:
  • Chicken (Protein)
  • Eggs (Protein and Zinc)
  • Legumes (Protein)
  • Nuts (Protein and Vitamin E)
  • Broccoli (Iron)
  • Kale (Iron)
  • Kiwi (Vitamin C)
  • Sweet Potatoes (Vitamin C and A)
  • Oranges (Vitamin C)
  • Walnuts (Omega-3)
  • Avocado (Omega-3)
  • Mackerel (Omega-3)
  • Salmon (Omega-3)
  • Wholegrains (Biotin)
• Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water will keep your hair looking shiny for tying the knot. Proper hydration is fundamental for maintaining our mane’s moisture balance. If you become dehydrated it can make your hair dry, brittle and can increase its chances of breakage. Urgh!! Being hydrated can prevent hair loss and reduce frizz. Pass us that water bottle, asap!
• Schedule a hairdresser appointment: You may already have in mind exactly what you want for your bridal hair do. But before we get carried away with daydreaming, it’s always best to check the style you are planning with your hairdresser. Whether it’s gorgeous flowing locks or a stunning styled updo – just verify with them the best length and condition for your bridal hair goals. For example, if you are wanting a dramatic updo, maybe don’t get loads of layers put in!
• Regular trims: Another hairdresser focussed tip – yes, they are your guardian angels during wedding prep. To prevent split ends and maintain a strong neat look for your hair, it’s essential for the months leading up to your wedding to visit the hairdressers. Our GLOWWA experts would suggest going to have a trim every 8-12 weeks.
• Avoid heat styling and use heat protectant: Heat is not your friend when you are trying to get your hair in its greatest condition of all time! Blow dryers, curling irons and straighteners all fall under into heat styling domain. Now, we aren’t saying go cold turkey and let your hair go wild, just be aware of how often you are using these tools and make sure you always use a protectant.
• Deep conditioning masks: These little dream makers can strengthen, repair and hydrate our hair. Perfect for brides who want to revitalise their hair before their nuptials. If used regularly (every one to two weeks) a hair mask can really refresh tired looking hair – defo worth the investment.
• Come up with a colour plan: If you do colour your hair, get in your diary a visit to your colourist. You’ll want to make a plan on what hair colour is the most flattering for you and one that will keep your hair in good health.
• Invest in a silk pillowcase: The smoothness of a silk pillowcase can help to reduce nasty knots and tricky tangles. Within a few weeks your hair will be more manageable and have less frizz when you wake up in the morning. Yay! See ya bed head!
• Soft hair ties: You want the strongest hair possible for your wedding day. Beautiful bride = no breakage. A key culprit of breakage are those cheeky hair ties we use most days. Let’s ensure you have the right ones! Try go for ones that are soft and silky, rather than rubbery or plastic.
• Manage your stress: Okay, so organising a wedding is a tincy bit stressful, even for us level-headed girlies. It’s essential that you try to focus on yourself and your mental health, amidst all the appointments and bookings. Meditation, yoga and getting out into nature will really help relieve stress. Stress is not our hair’s friend, and when left to takeover it can lead to hair loss. So, remember to take big deep breaths and make sure you check in on you.
• Hair supplements: GLOWWA Hair Food supplements are a natural way to support hair health and promote hair growth aka a bride’s best friend. Made with natural ingredients like Biotin, L-Lysine, and Folic Acid, GLOWWA Hair Food supplements nourish hair from the inside out.

There you have it, a full breakdown of everything you need to know about haircare before the big day. Remember to eat those veggies, get your hairdresser on speed dial and treat yourself to regular conditioning masks. Embrace this time in preparing your hair for the big day, it is part of the whole wedding experience after all. Pamper yourself and enjoy focusing on getting your body as healthy as possible for your wedding.