The Best Bridal Hairstyle Transformations for 2022

A few weeks ago, under a cover of secrecy, a couple stepped off a plane in Las Vegas before a handful of friends joined them in an intimate ceremony where they became husband and wife. The couple was Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, aka “Bennifer”, and this time around they both desired something simple, less grandiose for their special day. But despite simplifying the entire marriage affair to a quiet ceremony with friends, the one thing J Lo didn’t compromise on was her hair. She flew in friend and longtime hairdresser Chris Appleton who gave the new Mrs. Jennifer Affleck a bouncy, old Hollywood style. Perhaps even more than makeup, brides take great hair in planning their perfect wedding hair.

In the summer months searches for hair transformations spike and with good reason: we love seeing before and after, particularly on the most special day of anyone’s life: their wedding. We present a roundup of 3 hair trends we love for 2022 and beyond, in an editorial shoot we held at Flares Bridal to showcase our new complete line of glam wedding hair accessories.

Graciela Wearing Flawless Blonde Balayage Seamless Clip-Ins

The glam: Flora Tiara Comb

The “power pony” is one of the most versatile hairstyles of all because it looks just as good on the Red Carpet as it does in the gym. Particularly for summer weddings it allows you to keep the length you love, but lift it up off your neck and shoulders, giving you a break from the heat. Moreover, for a formal occasion, the way it moves down that White Carpet is just dreamy. For this look, we incorporate a balayage effect with clip-in hair extensions only, saving your hair from chemical processing with hair color. Dressing up the pony tie-off section with an elegant Flora Tiara Comb ties the whole look together.

BEFORE & AFTER

Nataya Wearing Curly Highlighted Brown Auburn Seamless Clip-Ins

The glam: Rhiannon Bejeweled

There are true boho beach vibes with this bridal look and best of all? It’s all about that texture girl! What makes bohemian wedding hair so versatile is that it’s straightforward, with a no fuss approach to the occasion. You can go right from the wedding to the reception with no need to let your hair down. With a clean side part, loads of teased texture and shine, all this look needs is that elegant bling on the side to give what would be a mermaid hair look that kind of formality for the occasion.

BEFORE & AFTER

Viri Wearing Stunning Brown Balayage Seamless Clip-Ins

The glam: Dazzling Vine Tiara Comb

There is a timelessness with “s” wave hair, sleek and shiny waves that cascade down over the front of your shoulders. A clean center part paired with loads of depth, density and volume builds layers of a look for any special occasion. But in true fairy tale princess fashion, the crowning finish is always the tiara. Our Dazzling Vine Tiara Comb frames the crown of the head in glittering silver and rhinestones, making you truly queen on your day.

BEFORE & AFTER

Creating Your Bridal Hair Transformation

"A bridal hair transformation isn't about looking like someone else on your wedding day - it's about looking like the most polished, beautiful version of yourself. Extensions support this by enhancing what you already have: more volume if your hair is fine, more length if your hair is short, more thickness if your hair has thinned. The goal is always to enhance, not replace."

- Priyanka Swamy, Founder of Perfect Locks

The Most Transformative Bridal Styles with Extensions

Fine hair to full, voluminous waves: The most dramatic transformation. Women with fine or thinning hair often feel their hair is their most limiting factor for a wedding look. Clip-in extensions or tape-ins added before the wedding create the density and volume that makes full, cascading wave styles possible - styles that simply aren't achievable with fine natural hair alone.

Short hair to long bridal waves: For brides who've kept their hair short for years and want long hair for their wedding without growing it out. Extensions add the length that makes this possible without growing hair for 2 years. The key is getting used to the length in advance - order and start wearing the extensions several months before the wedding so styling the length feels comfortable by the time the day arrives.

Thin bun to full updo: A woman whose natural hair creates a small, thin bun can achieve a full, voluminous updo for her wedding with the strategic addition of extension wefts. The stylist works the extension hair into the updo construction so the finished style has the fullness that bridal photos deserve.

Planning the Transformation

Book a hair trial 4-6 weeks before the wedding with your extensions already in hand. This gives your stylist the opportunity to practice the exact look with your specific extensions rather than estimating. Photograph the trial result in multiple lighting conditions. Make any adjustments to color, length, or style at the trial stage while there's time to course-correct.