Your Wedding Season Hair Edit: Timeless Styles, Tailored Touches
Your Wedding Season Hair Edit: Timeless Styles, Tailored Touches
Getting married is one of life’s most intimate and momentous occasions. It opens up a world of important choices, from finding the perfect place to say “I do” to selecting the dress you have always dreamed of wearing.
It can also bring pressure and stress as you work to ensure that everything runs smoothly, both on the day itself and throughout the preparations.
At Jo Hansford, we have been taking care of our clients’ wedding hair needs for more than 30 years, and our experience is extensive. You can trust our team of wedding hair experts to help you feel calm and confident in their knowledge and professionalism as they create a hairstyle that beautifully complements your dress, features and the overall theme of the day.
We can care not only for the bride’s hair, but also for flower girls, partners and every member of the wedding party who would like to enjoy the ultimate preparation and pampering experience.
AHEAD OF THE DAY
At Jo Hansford, we provide a wide variety of wedding services, supported by an exceptional team of make-up artists, nail technicians and beauty specialists. Our team can work with you in the salon or on location at your chosen destination, whether your wedding takes place in the United Kingdom or abroad.
Our highly skilled and attentive reception team will be available as your personalised wedding concierge, helping to coordinate appointments and ensure that your experience is as seamless as possible in the lead-up to your important day.
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PREPARATION
Preparation is essential in the lead-up to your wedding. We recommend beginning your hair journey approximately six months in advance so that your colour, cut and condition can be brought to their very best. Creating a carefully planned routine early will give your stylist time to refine your look and support the health of your hair.
Regular haircuts, professional conditioning treatments and a suitable home hair-care routine will help you feel confident on your special day.
Alongside your hair appointments, we can provide a high standard of skin and body treatments, allowing you to meet several of your preparation needs in one place. Services may include advanced facials, mesotherapy, microneedling, massage, pedicures and reflexology.
Shop hair care Explore beauty treatmentsFOUR WEDDING PREPARATION TIPS
“My goal is to make sure that my clients feel fabulous both in the lead-up to their wedding and on the day itself. Healthy hair is a journey, and I recommend following these four simple steps to help your hair look the best it ever has.”
Schedule regular haircuts
Regular appointments with your stylist are key to maintaining healthy-looking hair. They can help to prevent further damage, support healthier growth and improve the appearance and texture of the hair.
Book a haircutAdd a conditioning treatment
Adding a conditioning treatment to your salon visits is an excellent way to nourish the hair. We offer a premium selection of in-salon treatments, including Kérastase, Olaplex and Oway.
My favourite is the Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatment, a bespoke service that targets two individual concerns at the same time. It provides an immediate boost of hydration, making it ideal when time is limited.
Consider a keratin treatment
If you are planning a destination or summer wedding, or you simply want to reduce frizz, a keratin treatment can be invaluable. The service is designed to hydrate, smooth and manage unruly hair, making it particularly helpful in challenging weather conditions.
Book a keratin treatmentInvest in home hair care
A carefully chosen home hair-care routine is an important part of maintaining healthy hair between salon appointments. My go-to range is Kérastase Blond Absolu.
Designed for lightened hair, the collection contains hyaluronic acid to support nourishment and edelweiss flower extract to enhance luminosity.
Shop KérastaseTHE BRIDAL HAIR TRIAL
We recommend booking your wedding hair trial two to three months before the wedding day. This appointment gives you the opportunity to discuss your options, timings and expectations with your stylist.
It is also an important chance to raise any concerns and decide which hairstyle will help you look and feel your best.
During the appointment, your stylist will consider each element of the wedding, including your dress, jewellery, hair accessories, venue and overall theme. This allows the stylist to understand your vision and refine every detail of the finished look.
Wedding hair trials in the salon last between one and a half and two hours, with prices starting from £250.
FOUR BRIDAL HAIR TRIAL TIPS
“I always feel honoured and delighted to be part of my clients’ special day. My goal is to make sure that you feel confident and comfortable throughout your bridal trial.”
Arrive with clean hair
I recommend washing your hair the evening before your appointment. This creates an ideal foundation for volume, hair-up styles and other finishes because the hair is clean without being excessively soft.
Wear a similar neckline
Choose a white top or dress with a neckline similar to your wedding dress. This will make it easier to visualise how your hair will work with the overall shape and style of your bridal look.
Coordinate your make-up
Wear a similar style of make-up to the look you are planning for the wedding day. Alternatively, schedule your make-up trial before your hair trial so that you can assess the complete effect.
Bring inspiration
Bring a selection of inspirational photographs to your appointment. Understanding both what you like and what you do not like will help your stylist interpret your vision and bring it to life.
THE MAKE-UP TRIAL
Our expert team of make-up artists is available to help you achieve your preferred look, whether you would like something bold and glamorous, soft and natural, or polished and understated.
Make-up trials in the salon last between one hour and one and a half hours, with prices starting from £250.
ON THE DAY
We understand the importance of timing on your wedding day. Our aim is to remove unnecessary stress and worry, allowing you to focus on the excitement of the occasion.
Your stylist will arrive with a carefully planned running order. We will work efficiently to ensure that every member of the bridal party is ready within the allocated time and looking polished, confident and entirely themselves.
