How to style your hair to match your wedding dress neckline

Wedding ‘Do: How to style your hair to match your dress neckline

Shelina Assomull

06 Feb 2018

updated the 7 February 2018 à 10:30

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Strapless
If you’re going for a strapless, chances are you have shoulders to flaunt, so an up-do is the best way to show off this style. We love the look of a messy low bun, with some hair falling at the front, for a light and windswept look. However, for those brides that what to look a bit more polished, a tight high bun will also do this gown justice.

Photo: Marchesa (Instagram)
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High collar
What's the use in all that collar work, if you're not going to show it off? When wearing a high collar, the only way to go is up. We opt for a top knot with some diamontè detail.

Photos: Ester Haute Couture
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Bateau Neckline
The boat neckline is a classic and so your hair must be the same. We love the look of a voluminous bun or pony tails with a headband and earrings that match the dress.

Photos: Milla Nova
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V Neckline
When wearing a V neck, compliment this by wearing your hair down. For a timeless look, add some curls - or if you want a more natural look, opt for beach waves. However, letting your tresses down really lets your hair cascade the same way as your dress does.

Photos: Deep Pearl Flowers
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Off-the-shoulder
This style lets you be more versatile. The off-the-shoulder is a classic and elegant look, so a slicked back bun is a great choice when looking to keep to that theme. This isn't your only option though. We love the look of wavy hair tucked behind the shoulder to show off the neckline.

Photos: Pronovias
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Square Neckline
A square neckline is a great opportunity to get mix things up style-wise. Because the square cut does not look any more horizontal than vertical, your hair can be versatile. However, rather than wearing a necklace, which would not suit this neckline, opt for some bling accessories such as big earrings or a classic headband, with your hair half-up to show them off.

Photos: Wedding Wire
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One Shoulder
A sideswept bun or loose hair to the side is the best way to rock this number. In line with the one shoulder theme, keeping your hair to one side leaves the exposed shoulder bare, showing off the dress neckline more.

Photos: Pinterest

Struggling to choose between an up-do or loose curls? Your neckline is the answer.

Styling on your wedding day can be tough – as evident from the many horror stories of brides hating their hair and make-up, which have often ruined the start of the big day.

A great way to decide on the kind of hairstyle to opt for your wedding? Start with the neckline of your dress! The dress neckline is the second frame to your face – the first is your hair – so making both these frames work with each other is the best way to find something that looks overall perfect.

Having trouble working out what neckline suits what hairstyle? Brides-to-be do not worry, just scroll through the gallery. P.S. You’re welcome.

Shelina Assomull

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