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The Best Wedding Hairstyles for 2025, According to Top Stylists

Forget cookie-cutter chignons and overly lacquered curls. Today's bridal hair is polished, expressive, and designed to feel like you. From glass-like shine to soft braids and undone updos, the modern bride wants a look that feels effortless yet elevated. Drawing on runway minimalism, nostalgic beauty icons, and the mood of destination celebrations, this season's styles are less about perfection, more about presence. Here we speak to four hair experts reimagining bridal hair for 2025 and beyond. Modern Muse with Limoz Logli at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab This season, bridal hair is all about embracing the elegance of simplicity, with soft waves or simple, pared-back updos that allow hair accessories to take centre stage. Whether it's a delicate headband, floral accents, or a sophisticated veil, these accessories enhance the overall look effortlessly. Inspired and beautifully paired with the sleek finishes at Loewe and the romantic sheerness seen at Erdem, this approach combines structure with softness. Book here Polished to Perfection with Maria Dowling at Al Meena Residence Summer 2025's bridal hair trends centre on one essential element: ultra-sleek, glass-like hair with an almost jelly-like shine that radiates health and polish. For the modern bride, condition is everything, so preparation is key. Invest early in a professional haircare routine and don't overlook in-salon treatments. My favourite is the Alterna bespoke luxury hair treatment, a personalised blend of eco-certified proteins and fatty acids that repairs damage, restores strength, and delivers that luminous finish every bride wants. The middle parting remains a go-to, whether styled into a demure ballerina bun, Sophia Richie's bridal look continues to inspire for its timeless elegance, or worn tucked behind the ears with subtle volume at the crown. Book here Botanical Beauty with Natalie at UNIK Studio Photo:I'm loving flower crowns for summer weddings, especially those that feel undone, natural, and organic, rather than overly structured or fixed in place. Think delicate blooms and soft greenery woven loosely through the hair, creating a romantic, effortless look that complements the season. This style works wonderfully with tousled waves, textured braids, or even a relaxed updo, and allows brides to channel a modern bohemian vibe without appearing too 'done'. It's a look that recalls the free-spirited elegance of Jane Birkin's iconic wedding flower crown to Ashley Tisdale's boho-chic outdoor bridal style and Solange Knowles' baby-breath moment. Book here A Classic, Reimagined with Hamza at Hamzafied Beauty Salon Photo:Classic and elegant brides never go out of style. In the 2025 to 2026 bridal season, we're seeing a strong resurgence of the timeless French twist, an iconic hairstyle that continues to define sophisticated bridal beauty. Beloved for its versatility, the French twist flatters all face shapes and complements a variety of partings, whether side, middle, or back. This elegant style gained legendary status through Hollywood and fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Brigitte Bardot, who famously wore variations of the French twist both on-screen and off. Today, it's been reimagined for brides who want to celebrate in style while embracing a look that remains timeless in every photo for years to come. Book here