Today we're talking twists.
French twists.
Elegant, classic, romantic, and gorgeous, French twists are the ultimate timeless bridal updo.
Photo by Tec Petaja via Saja Wedding
From tousled tresses and a DIY ‘do, to a neatly coifed upstyle with a precise roll, you can tailor this bridal staple to the rest of your wedding day style.
The internet is brimming with tutorials on how to create a twist of your own, so we've picked a few of our favourites, along with lots of gorgeous styles to inspire.
J'adore.
The Inspiration
Spending hours on Pinterest looking for the perfect twist? We've done the hard work for you, and trawled through the archives for some of the prettiest styles. (We're nice like that!) Pin your favourites to show your stylist…
Luxe and Ladylike
Timeless, Yet Textured
Romantic Bouffant
Photo by Elizabeth Messina via Apartment Therapy
Swept-Back Chignon
Image via Hairstyle Weekly
Add Some Embellishment
Photo by Jennifer Ebert Photography via Style Me Pretty
Unveil A Twist
Photo by Matt Edge Wedding Photography via Style Me Pretty
Bridal Backcomb
Image via Hairstyle Weekly
The How-Tos
Saving on the stylist, or want to try the look at home to see if it suits? We've tracked down some handy tutorials to help you on your way to DIYing your wedding updo.
Home-styled Hair
Photos by Mark Iantosca via Refinery 29
Refinery 29 (one of our fave sites) has lots of nifty hair tutorials. Their French twist tutorial has step photos and instructions.
It's a little on the tricky side, there are quite a few steps to master, but the finished hairstyle is well worth the effort, for beautiful wedding day tresses. This would be a gorgeous one for bridesmaids too.
Beautiful Mess
Photo by Irelephant via Once Wed
Once Wed have a very nifty tutorial for this glorious messy French twist.
This look is just fabulous for an elegant rustic wedding or a beach bash, don't you think? It can be as undone, and pulled apart as you like.
Their DIY do is easy to manage with step-by-step instructions and pictures.
A Classic on Film
And if pictures are too tricky to follow, this video tutorial shows how easy it is to create a classic twist sans stylist.
So many gorgeous styles in there, but I think the messy twist is my fave.
Are you considering a French twist for your big day?
For more wedding hair ideas, check out Bridal Hair posts + Hair Inspiration on Pinterest.
