Forget tiaras and birdcage veils, Badgley Mischka and renowned hairstylist Peter Gray have shown that silk flowers are the refreshing new bridal hair accessory trend. The fashion house’s new line of effortless sophistication features graceful 1930s-inspired bridal gowns with dramatic embroidery and beading. To complement this elegant fashion line, Gray has created a modern hairstyle with a simplistic elegance.
“I wanted to created bridal hair that was fresh, cool and simple,” Gray said.
For his new look Gray used white silk flowers, such as hydrangeas, and a touch of homemaking skills to create a modern spin on the century-old bridal bun. After texturing the hair with a MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream and a MoroccanOil XLPRO Paddle Brush, Gray used a diagonally-placed comb to create a twisted side ponytail. Then he created another twist, angled the opposite way, with the remaining hair, followed by sewing techniques to make a vibrant look.
“At the nape, I overlapped the two roped ponytails and used a large darning needle threaded with spooled sewing elastic to sew them together,” Gray said.
After the two tails were fastened, Gray overlapped them and crossed them to opposite sides. After adding texture to the hair with a bit of styling gel, Gray pinned the ends of the twists into a beautiful chignon at the base of the neck. He then added the silk flowers for a modern yet elegant look.
“To finish, I added multiple white silk flowers to the style to change up the classic, Gauguin-like, wedding look of one flower behind the ear. Instead, I used flowers in three different linear placements on each model, in different directions to follow the angular, twisted rolls of hair.”
This gorgeous hair look would be great for any wedding. Consider using colored silk flowers to accent the natural beauty of your eyes or to incorporate the lovely colors of your wedding palette.
PRODUCTS USED:
Moroccanoil Fizz Control, $32
Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, $31.80
Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong, $21
Moroccanoil XLPRO Paddle Brush, $24
