According to a very thorough Google search, the average American wedding costs an estimated $30,000. Those must be some mighty hors d’oeuvres and fancy place settings, because that’s a hefty chunk of change. Luckily, there are some arenas in which you can save. Hair is definitely one of them. That’s why I asked hairstylists from two of San Luis Obispo’s top salons to offer their take on some quick, easy, do-it-yourself styles to suit the occasion.
TRADITIONAL
The Bladerunner Salon & Day Spa
Stylist: Yessie Ovalle
• Prep the hair, spray heat protectant, and curl your hair to make it easier to put up.
• Section your hair three ways and leave all hair from the ear forward out.
• Grab your hair up in half, creating volume at the top, and pin.
• Now pin the hair up in small curls and pin curls.
• When you get to the front, curl that hair away from your face, leaving some bangs out to frame your face (if needed).
• Pin that hair back into the style.
• Spray it with a shine spray.
• Voilà!
BOHEMIAN
Bluebird Salon and Spa
Stylist: Lindsay Culver
• Start with clean, dry hair.
• Create a deep side part above left or right eyebrow.
• Spray roots with aerosol hair spray.
• Lightly tease roots for body and texture.
• Make a ponytail at nape of neck.
• Fishtail braid the ponytail (two-strand braid) using smaller pieces for a more dramatic effect.
• Tie the end with a clear elastic band.
• Cut the elastic at the nape out of hair.
• Carefully remove some face-framing pieces to soften the look.
• Adorn with a delicate flower crown.
Contact contributor Jessica Peña through the editor at scone@santamariasun.com.
This article appears in Feb 18-25, 2016.