While the majority of brides grow their hair long and lush for their wedding day, we are here for the ones who rock their signature short 'do. Sure, long hair is easier for wedding updos - but if you have and love your bob, lob or pixie crop, there are plenty of gorgeous options for short wedding-day hair. Our advice as always, is to opt for a bridal hair style you feel comfortable with, and that reflects you and your own personal style. To help you decide how to style your hair for your big day, we've gathered our favourite short hairstyles for brides - perfect for pinning or printing, and bringing along to your hairstylist of choice.
Short Hairstyles with Flowers & Accessories
Short hairstyles look great with flower crowns, tiaras and bridal hair pins and accessories. Don't be afraid to make a statement with this one! If you are wearing a veil, shorter veils look particularly cute with a bob - think birdcage, shoulder or even elbow-length, with a little volume.
Glamorous Waves
Hollywood waves and pin curls look beautiful in short hair and can really polish your everyday look, giving you a vintage-inspired, red carpet-worthy look. You can play with accessories for this short style too, with glitzy hair pieces or pretty veils.
Sleek Short Blow-dry Hairstyles
We love it when a bride looks and feels like herself on her wedding day, so if you wear your hair straight and sleek, don't feel like you need to deviate from what works on your wedding day. If you're accomplished with a hair dryer, you can always DIY, but we say treat yourself to a trip to the hairdressers for a kink-free look that will keep its shine, movement and straightness into the night. Oh, and a fresh trim is essential for this look too!
Cool Cropped Bridal Hairstyles
Quiffs, crops, pixie cutes, ultra-short hair looks so cool on a bride, and makes such a stylish statement. Opt to dress up your short hair with flowers or a hairband, or wear it au naturel and let your dress or your jewellery add the glitz to your look.
Effortlessly Natural Short Hairstyles
To perfect a natural or boho wedding look with short hair, opt for a relaxed hairstyle with tousled waves or pretty braids. An effortlessly cool look, these styles would also be great for your second-day celebration.
Find more beautiful hair inspiration in our hair & makeup archives.
