The romance of winter brings a special glow to brides…and that lack of humidity is a dream for curls and waves. Caralee Pridemore, Sam Villa ambassador and founder of Sweetly Pinned @caraleestyles, specializes in on-location hair for the modern bride. Her glam waves are a winter bride favorite.
“Styling hair in the dryer months can be a challenge in terms of achieving shine, but it’s the absolute best for hold!” says Pridemore, who shares hot tips and a step-by-step.
Hot Tips
- Hair can get a bit dry in the winter, so prepping with a hair mask leading up to the wedding helps ends look clean and adds shine. Favorites are Olaplex No. 8 and AIIR Professional Sapphire Hair Mask.
- Do not use a mask right before the wedding, hair may become too soft, it needs more grit to hold a style, so use a clear light volume conditioner on the ends only for day of styling.
- Hair extensions are a must when wearing hair down, especially if natural hair is curl resistant.
- If hair is long and thick and being worn down in waves, consider long layers to achieve maximum volume and texture. It reduces weight and adds fullness to curls.
- If adding a veil, create a hidden braid in the crown area to hold the comb, and remember small metal combs are the best.
Glam Waves
- Apply a volume foam to dry hair and blow drying it in with a Sam Villa Light Ionic Professional Hair Dryer to create a long lasting wave.
- Use a Sam Villa Signature Series Textur Professional Texturizing Iron on the crown area and sides either horizontally or vertically.
- Take small sections from the nape and create curls in the same direction all over.
- Based on the part (a deep side part is nice), take curls away from the face using a Sam Villa Artist Series 2-in-1 Marcel Iron and Wand 1” (in either iron or wand mode – it detaches). Start at the root of the section and curl hair through the ends.
- Comb through with a wide tooth comb.
- Use a paddle brush to brush through to create a smooth glamorous wave.
- Spray everything with a strong hold hairspray to set it.