HAIR

Effortless

BRIDAL HAIR

By Bria Fowler

As an artist, I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be able to speak on something I hold dear to me. I love being able to be there for brides and their bridal parties on their special day. The trends lately have been soft and elegant. While the day warrants an effortless flair, as a bridal stylist, I know these soft styles have to last an entire day full of photos. When I add my touch, I strive to make it last. I’ve also been daring natural-haired brides to embrace their own natural curls, coils and kinks. I worked with a bride-to-be earlier this year on styled shoots, and seeing her embrace her beauty and natural hair with help from my skills has been so amazing. The smile that comes from her is so genuine when she sees herself in her truest form. That’s the moment I strive for with brides, the genuine happiness on a day to celebrate their love.

TIPS FOR THE BRIDES:

I would say have an open mind when it comes to your chosen style. The starting point will change based on your hair’s thickness, it’s ability to hold curls, length etc. Most styles brides fall in love with have an extra special something that makes the picture look flawless.

In reality, hair may have been added or an extra piece for fullness. When that understanding is made, we as stylist and client can come together to make something that’s unique and special for you. Also trusting that a seasoned stylist is trying to help your styles last longer with a tighter curl. Starting with soft curls looks beautiful and elegant for your initial pictures but what about when you get to the reception? Your wispy pieces are now completely straight, your stylist has your back when we give you that bouncy curl hours before your ceremony.

A connection and trust goes a long way on your special day!

Bria is the owner of Elle Louise LLC, here on the Mississippi, Gulf Coast. She is a licensed cosmetologist that primarily works in bridal as a hairstylist and frequently works on set shooting with Tracy Branch Agency.

Under the Sea

A rehearsal dinner extravaganza

VIBHA MISHRA AND JOURDAN NICAUD

Photography by Shannon Lutkins Photography

Under the Sea

VENDORS Photographer: Shannon Lutkins Photography Rehearsal venue: Mississippi Aquarium Band: Bag of Donuts Rentals: ABC Rental Acrobats/greeters: Obtained by Creative Elements Florist: Fresh Cut Catering and Floral Elephants and table art: Kaki Foley Favors: Musee and Leisha Pickering