20 Best and Beautiful Indian Bridal Hairstyles for Engagement & Wedding

Best Bridal Hairstyles for Wedding & Engagement

"Indian Bride"  A Beautiful girl with a Colorful Saree Draped in, Her hands and feet adorned with the Mehendi Designs, with stunning jewelry, attractive eyes filled with Kajal and with flower decorated Hair,  with beautiful smile and blush on her cheeks that came with shy.  Undoubtedly that's the beauty of an Indian traditional bride, in-fact we can say the most beautiful Bride in the World.

Makeup and Hair Style are the two main things that bring up a gorgeous look to the bride. When it comes to wedding day hair, there is such a wide variety of options that one tends to get overwhelmed. Which Hairstyle I should go for Engagement, Mehendi & Sangeeth & Wedding? Should I leave my hair open? Or should I go for an elegant up-do? Will my hair get messed up if I leave it loose? How will it look in the photographs? These are a few of the many questions that brides worry about when they are deciding on their wedding look. Well, I’m here to relieve some of that tension! I have compiled our top 20 picks of simple and non-clumsy Indian bridal hairstyles for Engagement and weddingthat you can peruse at your pleasure before making your decision. So let’s get right into it!!

Bridal Hair Styles

Not only Bride but also braid maids and Guests  everyone  should concentrate on their make up or Hair Do's when attending the wedding events. Apart from Wedding , you can also use some of the below Hair styles to  Formal functions or Mini Parties at home or at office.

 It is best suggested for the brides to be, to try out different wedding hairstyles before the final day of the wedding, to find out the one that suits you best. Pick up the one that suits you best from the Hairstyles listed below and make sure that matches with your wedding attire as well.

 Long Braided Hair Styles for Wedding

The best traditional Long Braided hairstyle used by most of the South Indian Brides for the wedding event. This hairstyle has its appeal and if you have long hairs, this hairstyle can always be an ideal pick for your wedding. You can also get this hairstyle if you have medium hair length, by adding a false extensions at the end of the braid. Flowers are not separated from beautiful ladies especially in weddings.  Shining Bridal Kanjeevarm sarees  teamed up with this long braided hairstyle decorated by the flowers gives complete look to the bride.

The Basic method of Long Braid is the same for most of the long Braided Hairstyles that I am going to discuss. But based on the Decoration you do to the long Braid makes all the difference. For the long Braid, the hairs have been parted and front part used for the small puff that looks natural voluminous.  The Base and Front part whole together make a long braid with a falsie hair if required. Small tassels called JADAGANTALU are attached t the end of long braid or secure the end with an elastic band.  The Length of the braid should be well below the waist to get the gorgeous look and to look great with the accessories that we are discussing below.

 1. Long Braids With Jeweled Jada for Wedding

This is the Simple and Awesome hairstyle opted by most of the wealthy south Indian brides.  In this Hairstyle,  The Base of the Long Braid is covered with the layers of floral decoration called FLOWER VENI or Gold or Diamond accessory at the top if the bride is allergic to flowers and the long braid ends with a tassel. The whole length of the braid has been covered by wide Golden or Diamond Jada if the bride is rich enough.  Nowadays so many Imitation Jewelers coming up with different Jada style to be affordable to all.

Gold/Diamond Jewel Jada on Long Braid

2. Long Braid covered with Floral Mandala/Net for Wedding

This is one of the best Hairstyle  used by most of the Brides whereas the Base of the Long Braid  is covered with  layers different colored flowers called VENI and the long Braid has been covered with Big Flower Studs called as MANDALAs to get the complete Bridal look or Simple while Flower Mesh or Floral net which is very lightweight and also covers front and Back of the long braid . This hairstyle can be used by Braid Maids also.

Brides  in Poola jada 

Floral Net  Bridal Hair Style

3. Long Braided  twirled with Pearl  Strings/ Flower Garlands for Wedding

This  Long BHairstyler style used for pre-wedding functions and post-wedding functions, In which the Base of the braid covered with flower veni and the whole long braid will be wrapped like a spring with Pearl string  or Flower garland  which is a bit heavy to carry. This hair style looks very simple but cute for Bride or bride maids.

Bridal Hairstyle with Pearls/ Flowers Garlands

4. Long Braid embellished with Studs/Hair Accessories for Wedding

This is also some what similar to above long braided styles where the base of the braid is covered with Veni and the Braid will be decorated with Hair studs called JADABILLALU or   chain kind of accessories.

Brides with long Braids decorated with Fancy Studs

5. Long Braid with Top Knot  for Wedding

This Hair Style mostly  used by classical dancer which is also used in weddings in some of Brahmin Weddings. In this Hairstyle, Hairs are parted into 3. The front part has been swept from over head to the side  or just do twists and pinned at the side , the second part has been collected at the back top position of the head to make a top knot and the third part of the hairs have been used for making the Long braid. If you do not have such long hairs, you can easily opt for a false bun to make the top knot. The mangtikka and the braid covering hair jewelry with studs and pearl work make this hairstyle look perfect for a wedding.

Long Braids With Top Bun

Short Braided Hair Styles for Engagements

Short Braided Hair style are mostly used in pre-wedding  like Mehendi and Sangeet functions or post-wedding events  like Reception or Vrathams  teamed up with some hair accessories. These hair styles very well suitable  for silk sarees, lehengas, Half sarees or Anarkalis. Main Attraction in these short braids are the way we Braid the hairs like normal braids, twisted Braids, Loose Braids, Mermaid Style and so many ..

6. Loose Side Braid for Engagement

If you are not the bride , then you should go for this loose braided hair style by not adding too much jewelry. A simple braid with loose bangs and some flowers at the back can look wonderful with the braid worn to the side.

Loose Side Braided Hair Style

7.  Doubled  Fish-bone plait hairstyle for Engagement or Reception

Need a hairstyle for a long healthy mane? What better hairstyle to show it off than with double plaited mermaid hairstyles! And although this looks intricate it is very easy to tie. Start it off by parting your hair in the middle and tie two lose plaits on the top of your head for half the length. Tie the two parts of the plait into a single one in a loose shabby way. Tie two more plaits from the lower part of hair and bring them all together and tie them into one plait till the end. Accessorize the plait with delicate flowers or hair pieces  brings up beautiful look to the bride .

                                                     Doubled  Fish-bone plait hairstyle

8. Simple Floral Braid for Engagement or Reception

A simple Braid  itself looks good  if your hairs are think enough. Either you can accessorize that braid with flowers in between  or  arrange the flower garland in a 'U' shape or  around the Braid in 'O' at the base of the braid itself looks great.

Simple Braids with Flowers

9. Side Fishtail Braid for Engagement or Reception

This beautiful side fishtail plait hairstyle is sure to turn the heads on your wedding day. Here the hairs have been parted at the side of the head and the total volume has been taken to the front from over one shoulder. The thick fish-bone plait has been done for the whole length, leaving only a small section of hairs open at the end. The addition of pearl decorations on the braid which matches perfectly with the jewelery complete the look.

Everyone's favorite side Fish-bone Hairstyle 

10.  Twisted/Mermaid Briad for Engagement or Reception

No Indian bride can go wrong with this voluminous twisted hairstyle. No matter what is the shape of your face, this will always look classy and graceful. The volume and length of the hair can be extended by adding hair extensions to your hair for added oomph and style.  Take one inch section of Hair and make the side twists and secure the twists with pins in alternate side till the head or bit down to the head and then Braid the rest of hair as a normal mermaid style and secure with a elastic band at the end. Decorate the twists with Flowers or Jewel accessories enhances the Glamour.

Twisted Mermaid Hair style

 Full Opened Hair Styles for Engagement or Reception

Open or free hair styles are often one of the favorite picks of women wearing any type of traditional or western outfits. Open hairstyles can look really gorgeous and they also go so well with all the types of sarees. There can be several types of variations in open hairstyle. Even some open hairstyles can vary due to the way of carrying the free hairs or the addition of curls to some particular locks or length of the hairs.  You can accessorize your open hairs with floral crown or  with Heavy MangTikka set  gives the complete bridal look on Sangeet or Mehendi function.

Open hairstyles can be simple or they can also be paired with different types of accessories to get the right look and to introduce variation.  Nowadays  mangTikka is worn for most of the occasions, that perfectly suits for this hair style. We will see some of the best open/free hairstyles that you can easily pair up with most of the outfits.

11. Free Opened Hair with center parted for Mehendi Function

You really always need not to opt for a complicated hairstyle to look your best on your wedding day or on the reception. Perfectly done simple hairstyle can give the bride the right look. The hair partition is present at the middle and the length of hairs has simply been taken to the front, from over one shoulder. Light and natural looking curls have been added to the length of the hairs. The mangtikka used in this hairstyle sits more on the forehead.

Free Open Hair style

12. Side open Hair with Curls for Engagement or Reception

To get a modern look on your wedding or reception you can easily try out this stylish hairstyle. Here the hairs have been curled together and brought to the front from one side of the shoulder.  If you have Layered hair then this simple hairstyle looks very classy and can give the bride a very soft look.

Side Open Hair Style

13. Front Puffed Hair Style for Engagement or Reception

If you have short to medium length hairs and you are looking for a simple hairstyle, this one can be a good option. Here the hairs at the front have been swept back and pinned creating a light puff on the head. The length of the hairs is fully open and has been taken to the front from both the sides. The hairs have also been curled in smaller sections to give the look a complete touch.

Puffed  Open Hair Styles

Half Up-do Hair Styles for Engagement or Reception

Half up and half down hairstyles are the most sought after Indian wedding hairstyles!! they are so pretty and bring out the charm of the bride, no wonder why most brides tend to choose this over many Indian wedding hairstyles. Easy to carry and no messing up of Hair during the event.

14. Half Up-do with Curls

To get this wedding hairstyle first you have to complete the up do while creating a puff at the crown to get the soft look. Once you have completed the up do, now you need to curl the length of the hairs in sections to get the look. Add some interesting hair accessory to accentuate the hairstyle.

Simple Up-Do Hair Styles

15. Twisted Curly Up-do for Engagement or Reception

This hair style also looks awesome on Lehengas or Sarees on Sangeet ot Mehendi events. Start with the either sides with one inch segmented section of hair and twist them and join them back at the center. and follow the same with 3 -4 layers of twists and open the rest of hair with curls. you can see the magic on that day with this simple up-do.

Twisted Curly Up-Do Hair style

16. Water fall Half up-do for Engagement or Reception

This is again a semi-open hairstyle where you will have a waterfall braid at the back of the head and the length of the hairs will be left free. You can opt to add curls to the lengths or you can opt to leave it natural. You can embellish waterfall braid with beads or pearls . This adds the perfect drama and glamour to the whole ensemble!!

water-fall  Up-Do Hair styles

17. Side/Center mermaid Braided up-do for Engagement or Reception

The side braid bang hairstyles on both sides with the loose open hairstyle. Best hairstyle with two mermaid braids from both the sides and join them in the middle and secure with pins and open wavy hairstyle on the shoulders with a traditional wear such as dress and saree make you look beautiful. Try this stylish hair that makes you look beautiful. Simply try this stylish, unique hairstyle to look beautiful.

Mermaid Up-Do Hair Styles

Hair Buns for Wedding or Engagement

This Hair Buns are very well suited if the bride is planning to wear the Ghoonghat. Many women prefer to opt for different stylish buns on their wedding day, particularly because buns match perfectly with the ethnic Indian style. There can be many variations in buns and this one is one of the patterns that you can easily pick for your wedding day.  Here the bun has been made not too high or too low and it has been covered with a bun net to get the tidy look.  Use of the floral gajra and the pearl hair accessory has completed the look making it ideal for weddings. The best thing about this hairstyle is that you can get this even if you have short hairs.

  18. Floral Decorative Bun for wedding or Engagement

A low bun can always look gorgeous in weddings. In this, hairstyle the hairs have been collected at the back of the head and the bun has been made right at the nape of the neck. The fresh flower has been added on the upper section of the bun in a way so that it can be seen from the front. Few bunches of hairs have been left loose at the front to add a soft touch.
The way you decorate a bun gives classic or modern look to your entire attire. you can use Big  and light weighted Flowers  like Lillie , marigold or small flowers like Jasmin or just petals of a rose. Either you can decorate the entire Bun with flowers or traditional style just around the bun  or the modern flower garland in a spring style.

Flower decorated Hair Buns

19. Dutch/Fishtail Braided Bun for Engagement or Reception

Braided Bun Hairstyles looks great in Post-Wedding Receptions  on Gown or Lehengas in Evening Eve.   Decorate the Braid with beads or Pearls and any Artificial jewelry  clip or Simple Flower at the side bun gives simple and cutest look to the bride.
You can start making the Fishtail/ Holo/ Dutch Braid from any side till back centre of head  and the other side can be a simple twist or  braid and make the low bun at the back. Dutch Braid is nothing but reverse Fishtail braid. You can do lot of experiments with these braided buns which does not  require so much decoration, the braid itself looks so elegant.

Mermaid  Hair Buns

 20. Decorative Side Bun for Engagement or Reception

If you want the look of a bun with a soft yet elegant style, the side-bun is the way to go. Whether you are sporting a gown or Lehenga or any Indian and ethnic wear, a side-bun would grace any attire. The bun is made at the side instead of center of head  with simple curls made like a bun and secured with pins.

Hair Buns with Hair Accessories

 Three things to consider for hairstyles for functions:

-How formal is the function? For example, at a reception function you can get a bit more creative with your hairstyle. On the other hand, you will have to keep the hairstyle more traditional for a temple function or home puja.

-Where is the function planned? For example loose hair or very short hair is enough for few places and  Braided Hairstyles are more opted in South Indian functions.

-Are you at the center of the function or not. Obviously hairstyles for marriage functions will be more elaborate and will probably include a hairpiece with a mang tikka. If you are in the South, you are also going to be adding a lot of flowers. Similarly, if you are not the main center of attention make sure not to wear too much hair jewelry and steal the show from the bride.

Bride Shower Function

Important Hairstyle Tips To Look Flawless On Your Wedding:

#1 If you happen to wear a dupatta over the head which is traditional and considered auspicious in India, make sure you have sprayed your hair well with hair setting spray as the dupatta will tend to mess up your hairstyle.

#2 Bride’s with heavy lehengas and even more heavier work dupatta’s pick up a hairstyle which is light weight and won’t weight your hair down.

#3 Indian bride’s prefer to wear whole lot of head jewelry on their wedding day which might affect the hairstyle which is why you must keep loads of hairpins and bobby fins to fix any loose ends.

#4 Don’t just describe or show a picture of your wedding outfit to your hairstylist. Its best to show your outfit to your hairstylist so she can shortlist the best hairstyles that would look a million bucks with your outfit. She might also give you a quick trial beforehand so you know the style you have chosen does work for you!

#5 Simplicity is always loved everywhere by everyone hence if you think you will look gorgeous in simple makeup and an even simpler hairstyle, go with your gut feeling and don’t care for rules where in you have bride’s wearing heavy makeup and extra ordinary hair do’s!

#6 Avoid any kind of experimentation in the last minute!! You have your whole life to experiment, for your wedding day play safe. Get help from a professional as you might have way too much on your hands already and its best to leave the small details and the make and hair on somebody who is pro at it!!

Wherever and whatever the function, Don't go for clumsy  hair Do's.  You should be comfortable with your hairstyle to  enjoy the event.

Hope these Indian Bridal Hairstyles for Wedding and Engagement Ideas will help you for sure. Best of Luck!!


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