[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-to-achieve-braided-bridal-beauty\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-to-achieve-braided-bridal-beauty\/","headline":"How to Achieve Braided Bridal Beauty","name":"How to Achieve Braided Bridal Beauty","description":"Whether you\u2019re a bohemian bride or you lean toward elegance, there\u2019s a perfect plait for you. NYC bridal hairstylist Stacy Pitt gives us the scoop...","datePublished":"2011-08-23","dateModified":"2021-06-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":787,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-beauty-hair-fishtail-braid.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gay-wedding-beauty-hair-fishtail-braid.jpg","height":584,"width":400},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-to-achieve-braided-bridal-beauty\/","about":["Beauty & Grooming"],"wordCount":530,"articleBody":" Whether you\u2019re a bohemian bride or you lean toward elegance, there\u2019s a perfect plait for you. NYC bridal hairstylist Stacy Pitt gives us the scoop on the hottest bridal braids right now (and how to create them!).By Brittny Drye\u00a0It\u2019s official: The braid is back! This versatile hairstyle has so many variations (fishtail, halo, French, Dutch, headband \u2026 the list goes on!) that it\u2019s enough to make your head spin. So we asked bridal hairstylist Stacy Pitt to let us in on the five trendiest bridal braids, and how we can recreate the look ourselves. The Fishtail\u201cThis is a great braid for messy styles, letting the braid run down the side of your shoulder, or it can look great straight to the back and done cleanly,\u201d says Pitt. Bohemian chic or sophisticatedly sweet, this 90s favorite is a great spin on the traditional braid.How to: Put the hair in a side pony and separate into two sections, just above the ear. Pull a small piece of hair from the back of Section 1 around to the front of Section 2, then cross over to the back of Section 2. Repeat 1:1 with Sections 1 and 2 until you reach the bottom. Once fastened, take the middle of the braid and gently pull on each side, loosening the hair and giving a \u201cfishtail\u201d look. The French BraidThis up-do is elegant and polished and can be left as is, or be a basis for a more elaborate look (wrapped in a chignon, doubled, side-swept).How to: Start with three very small sections at the top of the braid. Like a regular braid, cross left over the center to right, and right over the center to left, without pulling too taught\u2013you want a chunky, dimensional look. After left and right, pick up a little more hair and repeat until you reach the bottom. The Braided Bun: \u201cBraided buns are very popular for those who don\u2019t want to frame the face,\u201d says Pitt. Tousle hair for a beach chic look, or pull tight for sophisticated glam. How to: Simply braid the top of your hair in your preferred plait. Angle the braid either to the back or side and as you get to the nape of the neck, secure with a rubber band. Take the remaining hair and either 1. Tease and messily secure in bun shape with bobby pins, or 2. Smooth out the hair and twist up in a bun form. The Hairline Braid: This adds a whimsical, textured element to any bridal hairstyle. \u201cRecently, I\u2019ve had many girls wanting to embrace the braid, but not so drastically. So I plait the hair across the hairline into down styles, featuring soft waves.\u201dHow to: Part your hair deep, and then braid alongside the hairline, similar to the French, except crossing under instead over (this type is called a Dutch braid). Secure and style. Accent Braids (above and below): Small braids can be added to more traditional styles to add texture and unexpected flair.How to: Separate small pieces of hair and braid. Secure and style.\u00a0Photo credits: Stacy Pitt; Fishtail braid photo: Missy Photography\u00a0"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How to Achieve Braided Bridal Beauty","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/how-to-achieve-braided-bridal-beauty\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]