Hairstyles 4 Summer Wedding

They say a little rain on your wedding day is good luck. While that may be the case, rain reeks havoc on summer hair. And when humidity and rain combine, the best case scenario is that you make it down the aisle without borrowing a baseball cap. As a gal who has a bathroom full of "frizz control" and "stick straightening" haircare products, trust me, an updo is your best defense against wedding day frizz.

1. Hairspray helmet. Drew Barrymore knows how to mix trends but when it came to dressing her tresses for the Golden Globes, she got it all wrong. Never mind a veil, there's no room here for even a groom!

2. Thick and heavy curls. While your dance moves might not mirror those of the fabulous J Lo, after a whirl on the dance floor, you will be tempted to sweet up this style in a quick ponytail or worse. The heat is on but don't let heavy hair weigh you down on your wedding day.


3. Overly complicated yet totally undone. Mischa Barton is just a hot mess in this photo. Plus, there's no way make up like that won't end up rolling down your cheek after a few cocktails. Still, she get props for her style.

4. Hard to make eye contact. Bangs are all the rage right now but think about your poor groom, standing at the end of the aisle as he tried to make eye contact with you behind that curtain of chic. I love Jessica Alba's look here but her gorgeous features are playing second stage to her hair. Plus, years from now when this look is back on the shelf, you don't want to cringe every time you take down your wedding album. Sorry Alba.

5. Impossibly tousled. I love the messy updo that is oh-so popular with everyone and every season. Sure it works for a night out at the bar or when you're walking home from a very late date. But on your wedding day, the last thing you should be preoccupied with is keeping that one piece of hair perfectly in place. This look can be done a million different ways on only a handful of them will come out looking Kate Hudson perfect. Paired with a few beads of sweat, this look also has the potential to go from tousled to totally devastating. Instead, get swept up in a simpler style with less loose pieces and more meaningful pulls a la Becki Newton.


So do you agree with my summer hair suggestions? Stay tuned for the best hairstyles for summer weddings coming up next. And check out today's Inspiration Gallery for summer hair deemed sexy by Allure. Note: not all of these styles are summer wedding approved!