Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
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You've got the dress, you've got the shoes, now all that's left to find to complete your bridal look is the perfect wedding hairstyle. From a classic chignon to a pretty French roll, a neat up-do is often the go-to hairstyle for many brides. However, a style that was once deemed a classic can often veer towards the old-fashioned - especially in the hands of the wrong hairstylist. So, to provide you with some wedding hair inspiration, we've put together a selection of 20 modern up-do hairstyles to help you take a fresh look at the old-faithful bridal up-do...
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Neat top knots were the order of the day at Amsale's autumn/winter 2014 bridal show.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Hairstylist Mara Roszak made a feature of Zoe Saldana's Jennifer Behr headband with a retro-inspired twisted up-do.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Pinned braids were given a head-turning twist with embellished hairpins at the Honor spring/summer 2013 show.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Blake Lively rocked a glamorous twist on a classic high ponytail at the Met Ball 2013.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Princess-inspired hair was worn loose, wavy and with a braided rosette at Rodarte's autumn/winter 2013 show.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Heidi Klum wore her hair slicked back into a twisted high ponytail at this year's People's Choice Awards.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Amy Adams pinned her long hair into a chic faux bob with retro leanings at the SAG Awards 2014.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
This regal low bun was given an elegant finish with an embellished hair comb.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Kerry Washington wore her hair in a pretty ballerina bun, complete with ribbon tie, at the SAG Awards 2014.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Loosely pinned curls create an easy, feminine wedding look at the Michaeljohn hair salon.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
A low ponytail got a chic, high-fashion finish in the hands of hairstylist Miriam Kenly.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Hair was pinned under into a faux bob and given height at the crown at the Monique Lhuillier Bridal show.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Hair twisted into a soft low bun has a pretty, bohemian feel to it.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Nicole Kidman wore her hair plaited and pinned into a textured 'rosebud' shape at the Cannes Film Festival 2013.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
A simple low twist is transformed with the addition of a gold leaf hair comb from Jennifer Behr.
Image source: Jennifer Behr. Photography by Belathee
Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Frida Kahlo and Bianca Jagger in Mexico were the inspirations for this modern braided style at Rebecca Minkoff's spring/summer 2014 show.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
A soft texture adds a modern appeal to this elegant up-do from the Richard Ward hair salon.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
An effortless halo braid makes the perfect canvas for statement bridal hair accessory.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Chunky plaits were worn with a sporty edge at Alon Livne's spring/summer 2014 show. Loosen things up for a pretty bridal look.
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Wedding Hair Ideas: 20 Modern Up-Dos
Allison Williams opted for a summery, textured long braid at the BAFTA TV Tea Party.
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