It’s that time again, where we are at peak wedding season! Between shopping for dresses and getting our look together, we simply cannot forget styling our long locks. Longer hair can be a bit of a hassle, let alone trying to come up with hair do’s in the summer heat. How can we achieve the best beach wedding guest look AND keep it all night long? With a few tips on hair-care and a comprehensive list of looks, you will instantly become the most stylish and out together guest at your next wedding. Let’s dive in on how to attain easy beach guest hairstyles for long hair.
15 Easy Beach Wedding Guest Hairstyles For Long Hair
First, and always first: Hair Care
As a wedding guest, you will certainly be enjoying yourself all evening long. Between dancing, socializing, and spending quite a while outdoors, you need to make sure your hair and hair style withstands all circumstances. In this case, we need to address the right products that prevent frizz and fallout. You will begin with your favorite shampoo and conditioner that is most suitable for your hair-type. After washing your hair, you want to consider two main products: anti-frizz cream/spray and hair oil.
To make sure your hairstyle holds against heat and sweat, an anti-frizz product will sustain your hair and avoid poofing. You may have struggled with your hair, especially with thicker, wavier hair styles, frizzing throughout the day due to humid summer air. Biolage All-In-One Coconut Multi-Benefit Leave-In Conditioner Spray, is the ultimate hair-styler from blow-outs to style up-dos. Not only does it leave your hair smooth and silky, but keeps frizz at bay. When you’re finished styling your hair, you want to “seal” your dried or blown out hair with a quality hair oil. This will give your hair an added shine, and further protect it from heat. I suggest Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil.
Finish the look with quality hair gel
The key to tame fly-aways and baby hairs? A strong yet flexible hair gel. By laying down your hair, you are able to create a polished look. You will specifically need this for any up do you choose, such as a sleek ponytail or smooth low buns. Odel Cream Pomade is the perfect hybrid between a styling balm and a pliable gel. Giving a smooth yet perfectly intact look.
Now that you acquired your best products, let’s dive into easy, beautiful hairstyles to try at your next beach wedding.
Loose, Elegant Low Bun
What hairdo can define elegance effortlessly? A loose, low bun that is not only easy but can be done in a knick of time. This hairstyle will be complimented most with an off the shoulder ensemble, or your best form fitted dress. This particular works best if your hair is naturally thicker, as the looser style can hold better and also create a fuller looking bun. Start by parting your hair in the middle, and allowing your front, face-framing pieces to fall naturally. Brush the hair back and create a low ponytail. Take the end of the ponytail and wrap it around until the bun forms. Add an accessory of your choosing, preferably one that matches the dress you are wearing.
Bubble Fish Braid
If you would like to emulate the aesthetic of living seaside, this hairstyle will compliment the aesthetic of the beach wedding you’re attending. Nicknamed “the fishtail braid”, the pattern mirrors the mermaid-like style and has been a fan favorite every summer season. Picture a long elegant gown, in oceanic colors such as coral, light blue, or diluted seafoam green. To elevate your fishtail braid in a formal fashion, this hairdo pushes the brad back and separates it into small sections. Start with a high ponytail, and wrap a strand of hair around the hair tie to conceal it. Make a small fishtail braid and secure it with another hair tie. Continue the process down to the end of the ponytail.
Side Swept Top Bun
Attending outdoor weddings in the summer can be brutal. Which is why this look is perfect to look put together but keeps you relatively cool. Avoid excess heat while still looking sophisticated with a pushed back top knot and your favorite hair clip. Parting your hair to the side adds another element of effortless chic, with your loose front pieces falling elegantly. This easy hairdo is done in just two steps. Start as if you are creating a ponytail. With the hair you gather, start twisting the “ponytail” until you reach halfway in. Then take the hair clip of your choosing and secure the end of the hair with the “ponytail” you twisted. Quick, efficient, but put together in a matter of seconds.
Boho Low Ponytail
If you are attending a casual beach wedding, where the ceremony is held by the water, you should try this boho ponytail. It’s still elevated by the curled front sections, but the rest of the hair that is pushed back allows your dress to be the main statement of your look. This hairdo will look best on floral and linen dresses to compliment the boho vibe. To recreate this look, part your hair into a back and front section with the end of a skinny comb. The front sections can be curled with a curling iron of your choice, while the rest of your hair is gathered in a low ponytail.
Wavy Low Ponytail With Pearls
A gorgeous twist to your ordinary ponytail. With beautiful pearl accents that replicate the beauty of underwater gems you mind find by the sea. This can elevate your beach guest wedding attire instantly. Picture this hairdo with v shape necklines and midi length satin dresses, adding an elegant element. Start by curling your hair, preferably with a large barrel wand to create those loose, beach waves. The hairstyle will require taking large front sections, and parting the rest into a low pony. After you have made a low ponytail, wrap the front sections around the top of the ponytail but not tightly. Secure the end of the sections you wrapped with Bobby pins. Then you can add “hair gems”, on either side of the ponytail.
Bubble Braid Ponytail
Looking for a style totally unique and different from your average ponytail? This look alludes to forming a braid but with a twist, adding “bubbles” into sections to form a standout look. Not only does it stand out from the rest, but appears much more intricate than it is to recreate. Form a traditional ponytail first, then split the base ever so slightly for you to loop the end of it inside. The remaining strand of the ponytail will be split into sections. You will begin to start braiding it once, then securing it with a small hair tie. This is how the “bubble” will be formed. Repeat this all the way down and viola! A fashionable, unique ponytail.
Beachy Twist Ponytail
What I particularly love about this hairdo is that it easily dresses up any outfit. Yet, it doesn’t appear to look stiff or sleeked back. It’s perfect for those that prefer low maintenance, softer looks. It emulates beachy vibes, with bigger looser waves. In order to make the twist in the beginning of the ponytail, you will need to start forming a braid. Once you form the braid up top, tie up the rest of your hair. Easy, quick and dressed up a simple ponytail without any difficulty.
Half Up Half Down
Did you want to keep your longer locks without worrying about your front layers? A half up half down style will do just the trick. It allows you to show off your long length hairstyle without worrying about any strands sticking to your face. Especially on a summer day, you want to keep yourself cool. Between dancing and enjoying what the wedding brings, we want a cute style that will keep us cool. Simply gather the top section of your hair and use whichever you would like to keep the section in place. Tie it, clip it, Bobby pin it: choose whichever hair accessory works best with your outfit option.
Knotted Half Down
If the beach wedding you’re attending requires a formal look, consider this style of half up half down. The base of the look starts off with a sleek middle part. The front sections are tied together to form a knot in the center, leaving the end to cascade down. You can play around with this hairstyle, adding curls if you want more bounce and volume. If you want to achieve similar waves shown above, use a 1.5 curling wand or barrel. A larger curling barrel forms looser curls.
French Braid Bun
Those who enjoy a bit of a challenge and want a step above the average look, need to appear at their next wedding party with this showstopper. It’s an intricate bun and different from previous looks you have seen before. If you are unfamiliar with a French braid, refer to a quick Youtube tutorial. The French braid is the base of this look and gives it that “twist” appearance. Continue the French braid until you reach the base of your scalp. The end of your hair will be then formed into a low knot. You now have a French low bun that is secure and wedding ready.
Sleek Low Knot
Getting back to basics, the sleek low bun can always be your go to beach wedding guest look. Whether you decide to wear a stunning gown or prettiest sundress, the low bun will go with any look. It comes in handy if you’re working with day two or older hair, as the natural oils can be laid down easier. Refer to the gel I mentioned in the beginning of the article, if you want both a conditioned strong hold. A tip to holding a sleek bun is taking a small tooth brush with gel to smooth any baby hairs. This ensures your hair will stay in place all evening long.
“Heart” Back Braid
Opposite from the half up half down, this is a subtle way to style face framing layers. It allows your hair to be styled down but not be fully committed to an up-do. If you have highlights or balayage, it’s a great way to show definition by having loose curls and split layers. Curl your hair with a medium to large barrel, preferably one with a clamp. The clamp barrel allows to create those loose, tousled waves. For added texture and volume, choose a sea salt based beach spray to complete the seaside hairstyle. Take two separate sections from the front section and create small fish braids. Join to two braids together and tie together with a small elastic.
Sleek Low Ponytail
A romantic take on your low ponytail. Complemented with large voluminous curls, this takes any dress you have to appear elegant and soft. Younger women will especially shine with this hairdo, as the style will highlight the features without it being overpowering. The bigger, voluminous curls can be made with hot or velcro rollers. Either option has large curlers that can create that bigger curl shape. You will brush the hair back gently with a brush and form a low ponytail. For small, tighter curls to frame your face, take a curling wand less than 1 inch. Curl as many pieces of hair to get your desired look.
Accessorized Bubble Braid
This takes your ordinary bubble braid to the next level. The gold accents will dress up any attire you decide to wear and give that golden summer element. Think of walking across the beach, and having your accessories be the star of your look. A backless dress or low scoop back will highlight this look especially. Create a bubble braid, as I previously mentioned. Then take your favorite gold hair cuff and wrap it around each hair elastic. You can really play with the accessories and choose one that goes with your outfit best.
Classy Accent Ponytail
Woke up late? Crunching on time to head out to reach your destination wedding? This hairstyle is not only simple and easy but will always look classic. With whatever you choose from off the shoulder to spaghetti straps, the low ponytail keeps it effortless in the summer heat. The way the ponytail will look is up to you: you can decide between a curled voluminous look or sleek and straight. Accessories here can also be altered to your desire. However, a gold hair cuff adds the right amount of bling without it taking away from your dress.
