Since you'll probably be decked out in a fancy dress, high-heeled shoes and stunning makeup on your daughter's big day, your mother of the bride hairstyle should reflect the glamor of the rest of your look. Peruse the following 11 celebrity looks for ideas on how to style your tresses for the occasion.
Low Bun
An updo is a classic mother of the bride hairstyle, and Jennifer Garner pulls off this look beautifully with a low bun. Plenty of volume at the crown keeps this style from looking too uptight.
Tousled Pixie
Add texture and volume to your pixie cut for a look that's part messy and part oh-so-right. Halle Berry is a master of this highly styled 'do.
Voluminous Layers
Lisa Kudrow's locks look full and fresh thanks to a flattering layered cut that creates volume. If you have medium-to-thick hair, get a gorgeous hairstyle by asking your stylist for
layers throughout your locks. Those with fine hair should request layers that fall near the chin.
Parted Updo
Instead of slicking your hair back into to a tight updo, part your hair before pinning it up. Do like Julia Roberts and leave a few soft pieces loose around your face.
Loose Waves
Beachy waves sound casual, but as Jennifer Aniston demonstrates, this is a look that also works for formal events. This mother of the bride hairstyle would be particularly lovely for a summer wedding and a sleeveless dress.
Curls
If your hair holds curl well or is naturally curly, let it shine for your hairstyle. Just one look at Michelle Obama's curly hair shows how stunning this look can be.
Sleek Blowout
Long hair always looks gorgeous when blown out smooth and straight. Lucy Liu wears this hairstyle with just a touch of bounce and a side part that adds interest to the look.
French Twist
Always elegant, the French twist has been worn as a formal hairstyle for years. With side-swept bangs and impressive volume toward the back of her head, Eva Longoria updates this classic updo, making it a perfect mother of the bride hairstyle.
Bob
A simple bob may sound boring at first, but Kris Jenner demonstrates just how attractive this cut can be. A touch of soft volume adds class to this mother of the bride hairstyle, and side-swept bangs softly frame the face.
Half Up
Long hair and updos go hand in hand for formal events, but you should consider leaving half your hair down. Angelina Jolie pulls off this look with plenty of volume up top and side-swept bangs.
Retro Waves
Structured curls make for a gorgeous, formal hairstyle on women with medium-length hair. Reese Witherspoon shows how this look touches on vintage yet remains thoroughly modern.
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