Your wedding hairstyle is just as significant as your outfit and your makeup, and this year, open hairstyles are at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Brides, bridesmaids, and guests alike are falling in love with curls, waves, and tresses that flow and feel effortless yet chic. Open hairstyles provide comfort and versatility that a bun does not.

The truly timeless beauty of open hair is perfect for everything from sarees, lehengas, and gowns. Check out these 15+ open hair styles for weddings that are en vogue. From soft romantic curls to glamorous Hollywood waves, they are the talking point of the town.

15+ Easy Open Hair Styles for Weddings 

1. Soft Curls with a Middle Part

   

Loose curls parted in the middle are an elegant and timeless hairstyle option. This hairstyle appeals to brides for their engagement photos, and bridesmaids love to have this style when paired with statement earrings. 

Best With: Lehengas, evening gowns, Indo-western dresses.

 

2. Hollywood Waves

   

High gloss and sexy side-swept waves that evoke vintage glam add instant sophistication. Best of all, this style can be dressed with a classy dress or with casual attire. 

Best With: Shimmer gowns, silk sarees, velvet lehengas.

 

3. Messy Textured Waves

   

If you are looking for a chic, free-spirited style, messy waves offer a stunning choice with bohemian vibes that work great for day events. 

Best With: Pastel lehengas, floral sarees, light gowns. 

 

4. Open Hair with Baby’s Breath

   

Soft curls with tiny baby’s breath flowers create that beautiful, fresh, romantic wedding aesthetic. This has to be one of the most loved bridal hair trends. 

Best With: Pastel sarees, organza lehengas, flowy gowns. 

5. Half Up with Loose Waves

Keeping your crown tied back – in waves, and the underneath hair open – will give you a little volume at the top that is out of your face while looking polished. 

Best With: Bridal lehengas, engagement gowns, Anarkalis.

6. Sleek Straight with Middle Part
   

An ultra-sleek middle part with glossy hair is a truly minimalist and elegant option that allows your jewelry and outfit to take center stage. 

Best With: Chunky chokers, silk sarees, reception dresses.

7. Open Hair with a Maang Tikka
   

A very traditional style with a modern twist in which sleek open hair is paired with a statement maang tikka. While it may look fairly simple, its extremely bridal. 

Best With: Bridal lehengas, shararas, Anarkali’s.

8. Side-Swept Waves
   

Waves to one side are romantic and enhance the glamour of an outfit while allowing your earrings and neckline to shine. 

Best With: Sarees, evening gowns, backless blouses.

9. Open Hair with Crown Braid
   

A delicate braid along your crown in tandem with beautiful curls creates an airy, textured finish that truly is romantic and full of detail. This is a favourite with bridesmaids. 

Best With: Mehendi outfits, Indo-western dresses, light lehengas.

10. Beachy Loose Waves

Beachy waves are relaxed, chic, and great for outdoor functions, as they are perfect for daytime functions and destination weddings.

Best With: Sundowner outfits, gowns, light pastel lehengas.

11. Open Hair with Pearl Pins

Pearl pins or clips tucked into open waves provide a lovely and understated touch of luxe, and are great for that Instagrammable vibe.

Best With: Sarees, gowns, pastel lehengas.

12. Curtain Bangs with Curls

Curtain bangs styled with curled waves framing the face look adorable while also giving a youthful appearance, making it perfect for modern brides.

Best With: Reception gowns, contemporary lehengas, Indo-western choices.

13. Glossy Blowout Style
    

Imitating a salon blowout gives bouncy, shiny, voluminous-looking hair that is also effortless for brides and bridesmaids.

Best With: Cocktail gowns, Indo-western outfits, pre-wedding outfits.

14. Twisted Front with Open Hair

Simply twist (2) small sections from the front and pin in the back – keep hair out of the face, while looking neat and yet natural.

Best With: Engagement lehengas, floor-length gowns, sarees.

15. Ombre Waves

Ombre coloured ends styled into waves are a bold and fun statement. Great for bridesmaids and younger guests attending the wedding.

Best With: Contemporary gowns, fusion wear, pastel lehengas.

Why Open Hair Styles Are Trending at Weddings?

• They provide easy sophistication that looks professional but not too professional.
• They’re versatile and can be accessorized for every wedding occasion.
• They can be paired nicely with lehengas, sarees, gowns, and Indo-western attire.
• They look beautiful in wedding photography.
• They’re comfortable to wear during long celebrations.

How to Choose the Right Open Hairstyle for Each Wedding Function?

For the Engagement stage: soft curls, twisted front styles, or using a tiara for an understated romance.

Mehendi: messy textured waves or criss-cross crown braids give a flirty feel.

Sangeet or Cocktail: Hollywood waves, glossy blowouts, or side-swept curls exude glamour.

Wedding Day: wearing your hair open paired with a maang tikka and/or floral accents or an open hairstyle are always classic bridal options.

Reception: wearing sleek, straight hair or a pinned hairstyle with pearls adds sophistication.

The perfect venue for the soft curls, twisted front styles, or using a tiara for an understated romance, such as mehendi 

Styling Tips for Long-Lasting Open Hair Looks

• Always remember to apply a heat protectant spray before curling or straightening your hair! 
• If you’re doing a sleek ponytail, consider using a light setting spray so it stays in place but doesn’t feel stiff.
• Apply a shine serum to add a perfectly polished look to your hair.
• Always keep a few bobby pins and mini hairspray handy for touch-ups.
• If you’re doing hair for an outdoor wedding, go with waves rather than straight hair because they hold better in humidity!