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    Bridesmaid hairstyles for every type of wedding

    Bridesmaid hairstyles: From glamorous to understated, sleek to wavy, we've got your big day covered

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    By Natalie Lukaitis
    Published 8 July 2016 In Features

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    From glamorous to understated, sleek to wavy, we've got your big day covered

    Looking for the perfect bridesmaid hairstyles for you - or your mate's big day? Well look no further. In the gallery above, we've collated some of the most on-trend and modern bridesmaid hairstyle ideas to compliment your chosen gowns.

    On your big day you want everything to be perfect - the venue, your dress, the cake, the ceremony, the party and most definitely your wedding hairstyles. And that definitely includes your lovely bridesmaids hair, too. Whether your wedding is a glamorous event, an understated ceremony or a boho chic beach affair, there's a style for all, you just need to find the right one.

    For versatility, try a half up, half down approach, which can look super sophisticated as well as laid-back, depending on the texture of your bridesmaids hair or embrace our summer favourite hairstyle, braids, which can add a touch of softness to a look when worn wispy, as well as amp up the drama when worn tight and sleek.

    Wedding hair accessories never go amiss either. A simple headband can take an otherwise understated blow dry to the next level, while a cutely printed scrunchie can turn a sleek ponytail into a sweet bridesmaid hairstyle, worthy of the big day. And if it's glamour you're going for, don't slight the power of glossy curls. Worn with a side part, they'll give any look a retro red carpet vibe.

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    Want Pinterest worthy Wedding hairstyles? We've pulled together some of the best celebrity red carpet styles, from Blake Lively's victory rolls at the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to Olivia Wilde's braided bun from the 88th Annual Academy Awards and Diane Kruger's soft half up top knot at the MoMA Film Benefit. Consider your bridal party hair sorted...

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