Experts Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Hair Prep

I get it. As a bride who is planning her fall wedding, I know that you want to look like the best version of yourself. And once you find "the dress," you should think about how you'll style it. Accessories come first (you'll need shoes for your first fitting, jewelry for your second, and the whole look for your third), but beauty should follow suit and be based on your personal style, your neckline, and what will make for jaw-dropping photos. Choosing how you want your hair to look on your wedding day can be hard and is often a very personal process. Some brides choose to add length to their hair to the waist, while others choose to cut it all off (like yours truly) The truth is that you can't look at one of the most exciting and romantic days of your life in the wrong way.  CALL US FOR MAKEUP ARTIST COURSE IN GURGAON

We asked four mega-celebrity hair stylists for the best advice you'll ever get on everything from how to choose the right hairstyle to when to touch up your roots.

HEALTH OF YOUR HAIR

If you still have a few months to go and think your hair could use a boost, try taking a biotin-based vitamin every day. Nikki Lee, who colors the hair of famous people, says that hair vitamins are 100% worth the hype. She says, "You have to be healthy on the inside so you can be healthy on the outside." When it comes to what to take, "Nutrafol is my go-to." Lee says that this is not a quick fix, and that the more time you have to take vitamins, the better. "If you take them every day for at least three months, you should see a difference," Lee says. "Try not to worry too much, because worrying can cause hair loss. Try not to use heat styling tools too often, and instead pay attention to hair treatments. Even if you think masks and creams can weigh your hair down, trust us (and the experts): Your hair needs vitamins to keep growing. Lee's choice? In Crystal Cashmere Treatment by Common.

If You want to grow out your hair, celebrity hairstylist and beauty expert Justine Marjan has an IGTV tutorial that tells you everything you need to know. Marjan says that taking vitamins and minerals that help hair health, like Olly Undeniable Beauty or Heavenly Hair Gummy Vitamins, drying your hair with a microfiber towel instead of a regular cotton towel, only sleeping on silk pillowcases, and being careful when you brush your hair (especially when it's wet) are all ways to make your hair grow. I recommend using the WetBrush original detangler to keep your hair from breaking while you brush. You should also only use hot tools that won't damage your hair, like GHDs, or avoid heat styling. You should also avoid stress, eat well, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, massage your scalp to promote growth, use hair masks regularly, and use scalp-nourishing oils like castor oil.

Garren, a stylist for celebrities and co-founder of R+Co, tells brides to "detox" their hair as well. "Your scalp will be able to breathe better if you do a detox twice or three times before your wedding day. "After the detox, your hair will shine and you'll be able to see how it moves," he says. "For example, you might want to do a detox two days before your wedding and then use your regular shampoo on the day of your wedding so that your hair will react to the curling iron, blow dryer, or updo the way you pictured it when you did your test run." Garren likes R+Co's new SUPER GARDEN CBD Shampoo & Conditioner, which comes as no surprise. "The combination is also great for detoxing the hair. It makes you feel calm and has a mix of hydrating oils that clean gently without hurting your scalp, he says.

YOUR HAIR TRIMMED

Marjan, who is pictured above having a very stylish elopement, suggests getting a haircut at least one month before the wedding. "This gives your new cut a chance to settle in and gives your hair a little bit of room to grow if you're not happy with it," she says.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HAIR COLOR

If you're getting married in a few days, changing or tweaking the color of your hair might sound like a good idea, but it can be a nightmare. Nikki Lee tells her brides to decide on their hair color at least six weeks before the wedding. "This gives things time to settle down and makes sure that this is the color of hair you really want for your wedding day. It will also give you time to make sure your dress looks good with that hair color. This is good advice, since the color of your hair can affect how you style your final bridal look and whether you choose to wear a colored dress to the reception, after party, or even down the aisle.CALL US FOR MAKEUP ARTIST COURSE IN GURGAON

But if you want to keep your current hair color, you should book a touch-up appointment a week before your wedding. "You'll have a lot to do," says Lee. "Your hair color should be the last thing on your mind." "Try not to wash your hair too much in the days before the wedding if you want your tone to stay the same. You can keep your hair looking clean by bringing things like a purple shampoo and a hair mask. And if you have grays that show up quickly and don't behave, I recommend Garnier's Express Retouch for a quick and easy fix."

We think it's great to try new things, but most experts agree that you should wait to make big changes until after your wedding. Marjan says, "Right before your wedding is not the time to make a big change." "If you want to make a big change, do it a year ahead of time so you can decide if you really like the change. On your wedding day, you can't go wrong with a classic look."

If you want to get married, go for the chop because you know both you and your future spouse will love it. You wouldn't believe it, but some brides (and grooms) like their hair short for their wedding day. "This is unusual, but a couple of brides have told me that their future husbands really liked them when they had short hair. These brides purposely let their hair grow out so they could walk down the aisle with short hair and surprise their partners. What's the catch? [The bride] always knew what she looked like with that cut, and she had it once before. She has already planned everything and bought a dress to match the style." Short version: Cut your hair short, but only if you're sure it looks good on you. On your wedding day, you shouldn't try anything new.

But, we get it—things happen. We promise that the world will not end because you hate your haircut. "I would recommend extensions to anyone who wants to fix a short chop," says Marjan. "This is the quickest way to fix a bad haircut, which is why I don't recommend changing your hair before a wedding. If you want a temporary solution for the ceremony, your stylist should be able to work with clip-ins.CALL US FOR MAKEUP ARTIST COURSE IN GURGAON