Wedding Wednesday: 3 Simple DIY Hair and Makeup Tutorials for Brides

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday May 8, 2013

For those brides who are looking to stay on budget, skipping the pro makeup application and hair styling can be a great idea. Well, at first. Until the big day comes and you've suddenly remembered that when it comes to doing hair, you have the motor skills of a toddler.

Well, never fear. We found three deceptively simple hair styles and beauty looks that you can totally DIY without looking like you attempted them in the dark. And, if you will be going to the pros for the day of, these looks can be repurposed for any formal event, like a rehearsal dinner or shower.

Hairstyle #1: Chignon and Hair Comb

(via style.dailybuzz.com)

Glue gun an old brooch to an inexpensive hair comb. Add texture spray to hair, roll up and bobby pin all over. Lastly, fit in the brooch comb. For a more boho feel, try letting down a few loose strands and curling slightly. Makeup Tutorial #1: Glamour Smoky Eye

(Wedding Make-Up Tutorial Inspired by Bella Swan in Twilight, Pixiwoo)

Hairstyle #2: Braided

(via intimateweddings.com, blog.modcloth.com)

Both of these styles look complicated and detailed, but they really only require a few regular braids and perhaps a friend to help you bobby pin. These styles work best on thicker, longer hair.

Makeup Tutorial #2: Classic Cat Eye

(Audrey Hepburn - Breakfast at Tiffany's Inspired Make-up, Lisa Eldridge)

Hairstyle #3: Embellished Topknot

(via style.dailybuzz.com)

Topknots can be easily done with a sock bun or you can backcomb your hair for a large ballerina bun. Use dry shampoo or hairspray for extra grip. Add a few bewjelled pins (which you can buy or create yourself). This is a great informal look for a backyard wedding.

Makeup Tutorial #3: Subtle, Natural Beauty

(Natural Beauty Wedding Look, Michelle Phan)

Would you or did you DIY your own wedding makeup or hair?

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6 Comments

	on May 13, 2013 shanaz 5,961 said: No thanks- too much pressure for the big day... and knowing my nerves, I'd completely screw it up :(
	on May 10, 2013 smiley_gen 9,832 said: I'm loving the #1 look, so sophisticated and yet so simple!
	on May 09, 2013 KatelynRose1984 20,704 said: I love these looks a lot, especially the braided styles. They are so rustic, elegant and chic. I love the idea of a DIY hair clip, with the broach. A lot of bride's are ordering them online, at ridiculous prices - so this would definitely be a good tip to pass along. The make up tutorials are awesome, too! Thanks.
	on May 08, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: I would. Even though I wear the classic cat's eye everyday.
	on May 08, 2013 LissaG 6,010 said: I really like the broach on the hair comb. Very simple and elegant.
	on May 08, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: I haven't made that walk, but if I ever did I'd do my own makeup. My hair is another story, I'd need all the help I could get with that. I have a wedding to go to in June and don't know what I'm going to do with my hair.