“Rockabilly” is used to define the early rock and roll country that reigned in the 1940s and 50s. The word is presently used to refer to the subculture that adopts the vintage style of the musicians, from outfits to hairstyles. The look is often associated with swing dancing and any other vintage stuff.

Experts suggest that the rockabilly hairstyle exudes fun and adventurism. Bettie Page popularized a staple look of the rockabilly fans, but brides can experiment with the hairstyles. There are, after all, different ways in which they can achieve this look.

Note that this hairstyle would look best on brides with shoulder length hair and blunt cut bangs that extend across the forehead. The hairdo is characterized by a dominant partition of the hair at the center that goes well with soft waves framing the face. Everything is curled, except for the bangs that is kept straight and smooth, and falls down to the middle of the forehead.

Brides who are planning to don this look should visit the salon and have their hair cut into layers that are about 4 inches long around the head, except for the sections in front of the ear. This part of the hair should be layered with three inches. Hair at the back should remain about 10 inches long. If you’re scared to have your hair cut, you can keep a mid-length hair though fixing it requires extra effort.

To create a rockabilly hairdo, start by sectioning the hair and setting each with large rollers. Applying mousse or setting lotion can make the curls more long lasting. Hot rollers are ideal to be used, though regular foam rollers can be used on towel-dried hair.

After the hair dried out completely (or the hot rollers cool) gently remove the rollers. Use a round brush to comb the hair from the inside to add more volume. The proper way of doing it is to hold up a section of the hair and insert the teeth of the comb from halfway down. Gently comb it back towards the scalp to make more poufs.

Get the hair from the front and create a roll. Use your fingers or brush handle to further tuck the ends of the hair inside. Remember that fly-aways don’t have room in this kind of hairstyle. To keep the hair in place, use bobby pins in keeping the ends of the hair tucked inward. Just make sure the pins aren’t visible.

Hair from the side and back of the head can be styles according to the preference of the brides. Rolls and loose curls will work to create an elegant look. Some women choose to wear their mid-forehead length bangs down rather than pinning it. Brides may experiment with the variations of the rockabilly hairstyle, taking into the consideration the shapes of their faces and style of the gown.

Generally though, rockabilly hairdos have height and volume at the top with the longest hair at the nape. The hair should be softly curled, with the loose curls cascading down the neck.

This may be the reason why Hollywood celebrities are still spotted donning this look on various red carpet moments. Brides have also bitten the trend and wear the Marilyn Monroe curls on vintage-themed weddings. Grooms, guests and fashion experts then agree that this ‘do creates magic in that women can effortlessly radiate sex appeal and elegance.

Note that there are different versions of the Marilyn Monroe curls. Some pages of the magazine may showcase elaborately made tiny curls that frame the faces of short-haired women, while some may feature a close-to-flapper style look. What defined the style icon though are the soft curls positioned at an angle that effectively frame her face.

Doing a Marilyn Monroe hairdo is easier for women with shoulder length or shorter hair. Brides with longer hair may fake the length of the hair with a nape bun, but this may be a bit tricky for them. Medium sized foam rollers or traditional hot rollers are needed to create this style.

Step 1: Apply mouse evenly to the damp, towel-dried hair. Comb the hair and divide into several sections. Setting lotion may be necessary when brides decide to use foam rollers.

Step 2: Get the rollers and roll the section of the hair inward. Roll the sections that frame the face in such a way that the curls would be angled towards the face, rather than horizontal. The trick is to roll the hair sections in the rollers in a clockwise motion.

Step 3. Keep the rollers in the hair until it dries. Ideally after a couple of hours, take the rollers out. Arrange the curls in front so that they frame your face using only your fingers.

Step 4. After you’re satisfied with the curls, apply strong or flexible hold hairspray.

For an effective face framing, some brides may choose to pin a few strands of hair at the side with trendy jewelled clips or bobby pins. This look can be sexy especially for brides with long slender necks. On most cases though, women add a vintage headpiece positioned at the side of the head.

Veils may not be the best accessory to use, but clip-on face nets can revamp the vintage theme of the wedding. And when you have the Marilyn Monroe curled hairstyle, the makeup should be the next thing that you should pay attention to.

Experts suggest that brides emphasize the lips with bright red lip

This may be the reason why celebrities are spotted gracing the red carpet with vintage hairstyles. The ensemble usually involves wearing vintage dresses with deep red lipsticks. And while this look can look perfect on awards nights or a fun night downtown, even brides can pull off this look on their wedding day.

Flapper hairstyle may be the most popular hairdo that modern brides adopt from the women of the twenties. The style exudes dramatic appeal and makes the brides look effortlessly classy and elegant. The flapper works best on women with short hair (falling just on the nape) but brides with long hair even camouflage the look by making low nape buns.

This being said, it is safe to assume that the flapper hairstyle works well with any hair types, lengths and textures. With few easy-to-do steps, a lot of brides can look dashing and ethereal on their wedding day:

Step 1:Wash and condition the hair. Be sure to use curl-enhancing shampoos and conditioners. One trick in achieving the best results is to apply volumizing mousse evenly throughout the damp, towel-dried hair.

Step 2: Plug a set of medium to large hot rollers and allow them to heat.

Step 3: Create three sections of the hair. The two sections should rest on each side of the head and the third one should consist of the bangs and head from the crown. This center section should be further separated into three tinier sections.

Step 4: Carefully roll the three sub-sections from the center section of the hair with the hot rollers. Use one roller for each section.

Step 5: The remainder of the hair (those sections from the sides) should be rolled in hot rollers, making sure that the curls move inward. Allow the curlers to cool completely and remove each roller.

Step 6: If you’re satisfied with the waves, use hairspray evenly throughout the hair and allow it to dry. After few minutes run a round brush gently through the hair. To do this properly, put the brush under the hair sections to avoid flyaways. Use the round brush to curl the tips of the hair inward and make a roll around the forehead for a more dramatic look.

Step 7. Pull the hair from one side of the face and tuck in under the ear. Secure the strands with hair accessories like diamond brooch or flirty hair clips.

Brides who are wearing this style should be wary of their makeup. Usually, the eye shadows are kept at a minimal amount, and bronzer is used instead of blush-ons. The hairdo would look great with bright red lipsticks that accentuate full, pouty lips.

What’s stopping a lot of brides from holding a vintage-themed wedding is budget restrictions. Face it. Renting vintage cars and purchasing dresses made during the 40’s or 60’s may overwhelm couples when it comes to expenses. Fortunately, brides who have always wanted to exude the old Hollywood glam can look dashing and classic down the aisle without exhausting their bank accounts. It is just a matter of tweaking the style of the gown and fixing the hair to mimic the ‘do of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and other style icons during the past decades.

When one hears of old Hollywood glam styles, the first thing that comes in mind is the finger or Marcel waves. This style was popularized in the 1930s by icons Bette Davis and Jean Harlow. This classic hairdo may look like a lot of time should be spent on it, but what you really need are your fingers and flexible hold hairspray.

Brides with either long or short hair can don this look, but the appeal of vintage hairdo is exuded the most by brides with shoulder-length mane. Start by washing and conditioning the hair. Towel dry the hair and leave it damp. While it is still in the most manageable state, part the hair to the side of the head where you think you would look the best.

Evenly apply waving lotion or any styling product like flexible hold hairsprays. Comb the lotion through the damp hair to distribute the product properly. The trick is to do one side at a time to keep the product away from drying too quickly and avoid the need to apply another coat (this can wear down the waves at the end of the day).

Use the index finger to guide the comb starting from the front of the head. Get a section of the hair (about one or two inches wide) and insert the comb into this section, with the teeth of the comb pointing slightly up under the finger. Slowly pull the comb forward (about an inch far) using your index finger. Flatten the comb, pressing it against the scalp with the comb’s teeth still holding the section. Notice that you are working with slightly circular motion in drawing the hair.

Place your middle and index finger on one side of the comb and squeeze the hair with slight pressure. Keep the teeth of the comb in the hair and turn the teeth down. Slowly comb down in the opposite direction to form a dip in the hollow part of the wave. Repeat this step for the sections of the hair and apply products to hold the waves in place.

Brides may also have the liberty to use bobby pins to add a little flair or hair accessories that match the design of their gowns.

Aside from the elaborate props and details, the time of brides for the wedding preparation is spent the most in finding the right hairstyle. Looking through the pictures of Indian wedding hairdos, it is logical to think that Indian weddings call for long hair of the brides. Those with shorter hair may opt to use accessories or use extensions to achieve the traditional look.

Traditional South Indian Braid

Brides from South India wear their hair with a simple long hair that is decorated either with fresh flowers or elegant jewelleries. Women from the South Indian region usually have waist long hair that are kept glossy and thick, so this hairstyle should be easy to do. There are those who get extensions to have a long and thick braid, so this option should also be included in your list when you plan to hold an Indian wedding.

The hairstyle can be achieved simply by parting the hair in the middle and weave the hair from the back of the head. Keep the braid in place with a fancy clasp at the base. This ‘do wouldn’t look Indian without the embellishments, so hair accessories should be at the top of the shopping lists. The flowers can be used to have an ornate style. Jasmine and roses would look gorgeous when entwined with the braids. To complete the look, jewelleries can be placed at the top of the head for a more expensive and elaborate look.

Pinned Up Ringlets

If you have hair that is too short for an Indian bride braid, then the pinned up curls can be the best option. This style cannot only look flattering – it also exudes the softness and drama of a genuine Indian bride. There are different ways to achieve the look, from creating a messy or tight bun. Note that this hairdo is done with ringlets infused with the up do so it works best with naturally curly or wavy hair.

Doing it is pretty simple. Using curling iron, create perfect ringlets and stick the curls at the back of the head with bobby pins. Arrange the ringlets around the head according to your preference. This can be perfect in creating an illusion of an up do with style, making it perfect for brides with shoulder length hair.

Indian weddings don’t involve the use of veils. Instead, brides wear flowered plaits – a braid covered entirely with flowers. The secret is to carefully choose the flowers that would be entwined with the hair. It is easier to create plait if the stems of the flowers are at least an inch long. Arrange the flowers and secure with bobby pins.

Have you notice how fabulous and wavy your hair gets after a day at the beach? Having messy and tousled hair (arranged tastefully) can look effortlessly sexy and laid back. The good news is you don’t need to spend long hours swimming with the waves to mimic this look on your wedding day.

The best thing about the beach-y wavy hair is that it works for any length of brides’ manes. So this means that the look can be perfect for women who cannot pull off a chic, cute look because the hair is too long but not long enough for up do’s or any complicated hairstyles. In fact, shoulder length hair works best with this hairstyle. Visit the salon to get long layers needed for this look, as the beach-y waves won’t look really well on straight-cut hair.

Start by spraying on texturizing spray on a towel-dried hair. Be sure to spray evenly to have a rough texture. If you’re a bride with thick hair, be sure to spray less of the product to avoid having unruly hair.

The next step is to scrunch the hair as it dries. Every woman, as hair experts suggest, has natural waves in their hair. Scrunching it while it dries is one secret to find it. Most of the time, having the hair dry naturally would give the best results, but brides can opt to use diffuser or hair dryer especially when they’re pressed for time. Doing so would create a less natural-looking hair, though.

Scrunching the hair should be done by holding a section of hair in your palm, and folding it in an “accordion style.” Work your fingers towards the scalp then squeeze. You know you’re doing it right when the hair is left with a little wave.

Curling with an iron is not necessary, but you can opt to use this tool to create more curls. After all, brides need to have hairstyles that can last up to the last minute of the reception. Using a big curling iron would create the beach-y waves. Just avoid making perfect curls. The trick is to wrap randomly selected two-inch hair locks around the fat barrel of the iron.

Add more flair to the hairstyle by finger combing the hair to break up the curls. A little serum can be added to give the locks more gloss, but you should skip this product if you have super fine hair. Remember that serum can weigh the hair down and you may end up looking like you forgot to comb your hair after taking a bath.

Add final touches by setting the perfect waves. Do this by bending the hair upside down at the waist while keeping your head down. Put on light-hold hair spray at the roots of the hair and stand back up. Spritz the waves lightly to fix them for a romantic and sexy look.

Ponytails would still look good on draped dresses or those structured without too much blings, but brides are recommended to add volume and texture. They can either put on hair accessories , add curls or juxtapose the hair, but modern brides who are fun and adventurous can surely look dashing and modern with a retro teased up do.

The teased ponytail with a bit of a retro feel replaces the bedroom hairstyle, except that this hairstyle has more texture and the strands of the hair looks a little more dishevelled (but really tasteful). The retro styled up do has been popular with brides from any generation in that it adds flair and playfulness to a classic look. Teasing the ponytails effectively lifts the top and front portions of the hair for a timeless retro appeal. The back of the hair is left with more volume and movement.

Teasing the hair should be done with utmost care to avoid having messy and tacky-looking hairstyle. The trick is to use a rattail comb. Start by parting the bangs at the top portion of the head and set a “boarder” for the teasing.

Turn the comb around and use its teeth in teasing the back section of the hair. The secret behind a good volume is to get little portions instead of thick locks of hair. This way, the hair will be more manageable and the result would look cleaner.

Another trick is to use big clips to hold the sections of the hair arranged by layers. To do the teasing, start at the bottom of the section and move toward the tip of the sections, carefully releasing the hair layer by later. The hairstyle is more amiable when you hold the section of the hair towards the ceiling with one hand. The other should work with the comb, moving the hair backward toward the scalp using short strokes. Repeat this process with the other sections of the hair.

After teasing the hair, use the comb to fix the strands neatly and keep the hair in place. Remember that teasing may cause the hair to be unruly during the teasing. Gather your hair at the back of your head and create a ponytail. Brides may opt to position the ponytail at the center back of the head or slightly at the sides. The height may also vary, depending on the taste of the bride and length of the hair.

Using the tail of the rattail comb, pull out small sections of the hair above the ponytail to create more volume on the front part of the head. For added style, keep a straight or side swept bangs. If you decide to tease the bangs to make it look poppy, remember to tease only at the roots.

If you are one of those brides who dream of walking down the altar with a romantic hairstyle, it is a must for you to choose a ‘do that can replace the soft effect of the veil. Ideally, it is practical for any bride to wear their hair down, without looking plain or boring. It is in this case that a waterfall braid comes in handy.

Waterfall braids are recently branded as the new “trend braid.” This is not surprising, as the hairstyle looks modern while being conservative at the same time. This cascading braid may appear cool and complex, but most brides are surprised that doing the style is easier than it looks.

Remember that this hairdo works best with brides with straight or loosely curled hair. Those with shorter manes may choose to wear extensions to pull off this look.

The first step in creating the waterfall braid is to clear the hair of any knots and tangles using a wide tooth comb. Look for the natural “division” of the hair. Begin braiding the hair from the right side of the head. Do this by getting a section from the upper right side of the head and dividing the lock of hair into three strands.

Begin from the right strand and braid the hair three times. Once you get to the left strand or the lock that is closest to the middle of the scalp, get more strands and add it to the original sections, like you would do with a French braid. Fold the strand to the center.

The next step is where it gets tricky. After French braiding the left strand, let go of the right strand and let it fall down. This is where the waterfall effect will be created. To replace the right strand, pick up another small section where the original strand fell loose. This will be your “new” right strand.”

Repeat the braiding style and repeat this process. Note that you can achieve this look by French braiding the left strand, dropping the right strand and picking another strand until your head is fully covered. Do not pull the strands too tight to let them cascade towards the middle of the head.

After completing the braids, secure the hair in place using bobby pins. Use hair accessories to cover up the pins. To add more flair to the hairstyle, experts suggest that braids should add a fishtail braid at the left side of the head (or the other side of the waterfall braid’s starting point).

It is in this scenario that stylish braids would come in handy. Fishtails is one of those that are in the top selection of brides with this dilemma. At first glance, this type of braid (also called the herring bone or fishbone braid) looks a bit too intimidating and complicated. But a lot of women are surprised to find out that the fishtail is actually not too elaborate and time-consuming. In fact, it is a fun and easy to do hairstyle that can be done even by brides themselves who are pressed for time.

The look can be achieved in six easy steps.

Step 1. Comb the hair using a large brush to rid it off tangles. If fly aways are stopping you from braiding the hair, smoothing creams and other hair products can come to the rescue. Bottom line: be sure to settle the hair before braiding.

Step 2. Divide the hair into two large sections, with the division extending right on the middle back of the head. Decide on which side of the head the braids will fall. Assess where you can look better and feel more comfortable.

Step 3. Separate a thin strand from the first section of the hair, while holding the other two sections in the side of the head where the braid will fall. Pull the thin strand over the first section and place it under the second section.

Step 4. Repeat this step for the second section. Pull another thin lock of hair from the second section and put it over the second section. Next, weave it under the first section. You can choose to make it loose or tight. Loose fishtail braids can look trendier, but beginners are recommended to practice doing tight braids first.

Step 5. Repeat the steps until you reach the end of the hair. Finish the fishtail braid by tying the hair with an elastic band or bobble. Adding accents like ribbons, charms or flower can make the bride look more romantic and feminine.

Note that in doing the fishtail braid, the skinnier strand you use, the more intricate the hairstyle would look. Working thinner locks would in fact be more challenging, but the result is more amiable. Another trick in perfecting this style is to use even thickness of hair locks, unless you want the braid to look uneven or messy. Dishevelled braids can still look good if done in the proper way.

Braiding a damp hair is not suggested by hair care experts, but some may find it easier to work when the hair is still wet. There may be a firmer rip and thus, more precise-looking fishtail braid.

Summer weddings, however, does not only call for an elaborate preparation of the venue along with the outfits of the couple and entourage. Given that the season can be warm and humid, it is only proper for any bride to choose a ‘do that can help them veer away from having sticky hair and sweaty neck. In such cases, traditional buns and up do’s are the perfect choices.

Then again, some brides would find buns a little too plain and old. Fortunately, experts can lay out several hair suggestions for the bride who finds it practical to wear a bun, but aims to don it in the most modern way possible.

The Loopy Bun

Buns traditionally have loop, yes that’s true. But the locks are arranged too neatly around the head and thus give a too uptight appeal that may not be suiting for the outgoing personality of some brides.

Several celebrities like Bojana Novakovic (star of Drag Me to Hell) had been spotted gracing the red carpet with a modern loopy bun that doesn’t look too crazy, but doesn’t appeal too prim either.

This up do is characterized by locks of hair that had been looped to create a unique texture to the bun. Several strands are also let loose for a facial framing that can help brides with round cheeks and square jaws look dashing on the aisle.

To do this style, start by gathering the hair and pulling it into a ponytail situated slightly to one side of the head. Twist the hair around once to create a bun and pin it in place. Make sure that the tips of the hair would splay out on top.

Take sections from the ends of the hair and create loops against your head. Pin the loops in place, making the slightly overlapped as you go along. Once all the ends of the hair had been looped, finished off with a flexible hold hair spray.

The Undone Curly Bun

Another intriguing up do idea was popularized by star Carrie Underwood. She wore the undone curly bun that caught the attention of many hairstylists during theAmericanCountyAwards. Anne Hathaway was also spotted donning this darling ‘do in one of her red carpet moments.

The undone curly bun is characterized with waves, teased roots and wisps that were arranged to be an amped-up version of the traditional side bun. To achieve this look, start with the basic steps of creating a curly up do, but leave a few strands on one side of the face for a good framing. Sweep the bangs over one eye to overlap the wisp. Make the bun situated on the side of the head where the bangs were swept. Loosen some sections for a slightly dishevelled look and finish with a hair spray.

Brides with this hairdo are sure to exude sass and style down on the flower-laden (or sandy) aisles this summer.