Down the Aisle in Style

DOWN THE AISLE Style BY HEATHER PERRY

AT BELLA HAIR EXTENSION + COLOR STUDIO,

what’s trending isn’t always advised. Owner and stylist Demetria White has been in the business for 22 years and has seen trends ignite and fade away. She tells clients, especially brides, to choose a hairstyle that fi ts their personality.

“You want to look back on your pictures 20 years from now and recognize yourself,” White says.

For some, personal taste aligns with what’s in fashion. Bridal trends are edging toward a classic look – think high and tight ballet buns. Also popular are braids, textured updos, relaxed chignons and hair accessories like fl owers and large, sparkled brooches.

“Honestly, anything goes. Ladies are more

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comfortable than ever doing what suits them and their dress than what’s trending,” White says, thankful she doesn’t have to repeat the style brides adored before rejoicing distinction: a high, perfectly positioned mass of pinned curls under a long veil. “Now veils are not as commonly used, and the styles are much more relaxed and suited to the bride’s personality.”

Hair extensions are an incredible way to increase length and fullness on the big day. But they aren’t just for events – people with fi ner and thinning hair can benefi t from the addition, as well as those seeking to live their best mermaid life.

The beauty of extensions is that long hair is achievable in one session. White is Habit-Methodcertifi ed in the hand-tied beaded technique. She asserts that it is the most natural and damage-free installation for extensions on the market due to fewer points of contact made with hair. There is no glue, tape or adhesive used. This level of quality comes at a higher price but can last up to a year if cared for with regular maintenance appointments.

Personality prevails in 2022, with red and copper tones taking the lead. Platinum is brighter than ever, and past styles are making a comeback. Clients want ’90s-layers, smooth millennium ponytails and sunkissed balayage blowouts à la Victoria’s Secret era Gisele Bundchen.

No matter what’s trending, White hopes to make a diff erence.

“It’s incredible how you can make someone’s day just by treating them kindly and making them feel good about the way they look,” she says.

Confi dence is always on trend. n