100+ Wedding Hairstyles for All Types of Hair

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Wedding hairstyles keep changing with time and with every season. This season of weddings in India to has seen many different and new wedding hairstyles on real brides. Some of them look complicated but are very easy to achieve and some have been created with patience and time in hand. Depending on how complex or how easy the bride-to-be wishes to keep her hairstyle for any of the wedding functions, we have a list of 100+ gorgeous wedding hairstyles that will match every ensemble and every hairstyle preference perfectly.

In this article:

• Latest Celeb Hairstyles for 2025 Weddings
• Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair
• Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair
• Simple Wedding Hairstyles
• Wedding Ponytail Hairstyles
• Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

Latest Celeb Hairstyles for 2025 Weddings

Let's levitate the wedding hairstyles list by adding a gallery of what the Indian celebs have been spotted adorning lately for red carpets and paparazzi spotlight. Bookmark your favourite influencers and replicate their hairdo for any upcoming wedding function.

Shoulder Length Hair Indian Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

Image Source: Shraddha Kapoor's Instagram

If you have got just a hot second to amp up your look with one of the simple Indian wedding hairstyles for short hair, then pick this one to do in a jiffy. Wavy hair curled outwardly, side parting with the bigger parted top fluffed up. Conclude with lots of setting hair spray.

Wedding Guest Hairstyles for Short Hair

Image Source: Vaani Kapoor's Instagram

Braid a neat high-tailed braid on short hair to go well with all kinds of cocktail dresses for the wedding reception. You can even twist the braid twice to form a bun, for added volume.

Simple Bun Hairstyle for Wedding

Image Source: Ananya Pandey's Instagram

Messy buns are still in fashion. So if ponytails and braids are not your style, you can even add a few hair extensions and form a messy bun behind the neck to go with all kinds of Indian and western wedding ensembles.

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Wedding Reception Hairstyles for Long Hair

Image Source: Alia Bhatt's Instagram

Is a wet hairstyle even a thing? Yes, it is! Take inspiration from Alia, who is looking ravishing in a contemporary futuristic cocktail dress, with her natural locks doused in hair mousse and gels to create wet hair look.

Half Up Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

Image Source: Disha Patani's Instagram

Look like an absolute Disney princess with this semi-bouffant hairstyle. The top and side sections of the hair pulled at the back, pinned and decorated with ribbons or a bow clip, and the lower parting of the hair combed downward and left at the back to rest naturally.

Simple Wedding Guest Hairstyles

Image Source: Nora Fatehi's Instagram

Go back in time with a vintage updo bun wedding hairstyle that you can adorn with a saree drape as well as a ball gown for the Sangeet ceremony. All that this hairstyle needs is a hair iron, a doughnut bun and lots of hair gel and setting spray.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair Down

Image Source: Jahnvi Kapoor's Instagram

Ante up your South Indian bridal look with an elegant braid with added action on the sides of your head for the bridal upgrade. With a mid-front parting and hair on both sides twisted and pulled at the back, pinned and braided down till the very ends. Decorated with your choice of flowers, this braid can be your D.I.Y. or a quick look fix for that early morning Tamil wedding muhurat.

Curly Hairstyles for Long Hair Wedding

Image Source: Shanaya Kapoor's Instagram

Guess vintage hairstyles are back in action. If heavy bouffant style buns are not your hot pick, you can simply get your hair side parted, pressed in medium waves and let one side of the hair rest in the front, and the other side at the back. This look goes best with saree drapes and red lips.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

Image Source: Jacqueliene Fernandez's Instagram

Let your naturally voluminous hair do all the talking with this simple look that will still be a huge statement-maker at any wedding party. A chunk of hair from the nape area taken, braided and then pulled at the front, on top of the head, secured with pins on the other side behind the ear for a natural hairband look.

Simple Wedding Hairstyles

Image Source: Suhana Khan's Instagram

One can never go wrong with wavy hair and baby's breath flowers. Ask your hairstylist to amplify your natural waves denser, with locks from the temple area twisted softy, brought at the back, crossed, pinned and decorated with baby's breath flowers. You can adorn this look with your bridal wedding lehenga and suits and party gowns for the wedding celebrations.

Also Read: 50+ Indian Women Hairstyles for All Types of Hair

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

Long haired girls know the struggle of styling hair for weddings and functions. It may take more time and effort, but the best part about having long hair is you get to choose from a lot of options of hairstyles! And if you're looking for one right now, we've got a great list of wedding hairstyles for long hair for you!

Indian Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

MUA: Abhilasha Sadana

Get ready to receive all the engagement wishes at your ring ceremony by adorning a beautiful bridal lehenga and a complimenting wedding hairstyle. Flaunt your long locks by noodle-curling the half-lower section, rough mid parting and one side of the hair resting at the front, and the ones on the other side at the back.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Straight Hair

MUA: Anu kaushik

The sleek style is for those who wish to make a bold statement as a bride. Book an appointment at your nearest salon and get your hair straightened in advance. On the day of the function, simply gather all the hair at the back, spray dollops of setting spray and opt for a side parting on the forehead for a neat hairdo.

Braided Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

MUA: Plush Boutique & Beauty Lounge

This artistic braid style can be your calling if you wish to show a voluminous hairstyle to match your Kanjeevaram saree. Whether you naturally have voluminous hair or are adding on extensions, this blend of curled and braided hair can be achieved either way by a hairstylist.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Straight Hair Half Up

Image Source: Shikha Vardhan's Instagram

Wish to pick half and half wedding hairstyle to grace your beautiful red lehenga? Then you can consider this 'pookie' hairstyle for long hair. All the hair at the top and above the ears gathered at the back into a knot, decorated with pearl stick-ons, while the lower highlighted hair curled densely.

Elegant Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

MUA: Makeup by Arneeb

If you don't like hair falling on your face, then this wedding hairstyle can be your pick to go with all kinds of Indian wedding attire. The hair from the forehead to the crown hair parted from the centre, flattened with hair gel and placed behind the ear on both sides. The remaining hair from the crown to the back softly curled around the ends for a streamlined look.

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair Half Up Half Down

MUA: Makeup By Mausam

Nothing can make a bride look more cute than a big bow decorating her hair. Another simple wedding hairstyle for long hair is this half and half which includes side hair brought at the back and pinned with a big bow in the matching colour of the dress, and all the remaining hair curled zig-zag style to the ends.

Also Read: Beautiful Bridal Buns That Are Sure To Give Brides a Break From The Clichéd Ones

High Ponytail Hairstyle for Wedding

MUA: Abhilasha Sadana

To master this hairstyle, ask for curls and a clean ponytail. This is one of the quickest and the easiest wedding hairstyles for long hair and you can even elevate this look with some fresh flowers or hair accessories. 

Also Read: These Simple Hairstyles For Long Hair Are Ideal For All Brides!

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Curly Hair

HMU: Step Up Makeovers

This is one of the most elegant wedding hairstyles for long hair you might find out there. You ca either ask your hairstylist to make real flowers or get fake ones for quick hairstyling. To complete the look, you can also add hair accessories like the one used in this idea. 

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair Braid

HMU: Sunitha Caringula

Braids are one of the best wedding hairstyles for long hair. Braids not only look great on south Indian attires but also on lehengas and suits. If you want to take the look up a notch, try adding braid accessories and fresh flowers. 

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

HMU: Triptii Rastogi

If you want to stand out form the crowd and be in the spotlight, try this beautiful hairstyle. This is one of the most popular wedding hairstyles for long hair right now and is also super easy to execute with minimal time required. 

 Also Read: These Elegant Side Bun Hairstyles Would Look Lovely on the Bride. Here’s How to Do Them Right

Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

Short hair can be easy to manage but when it comes to styling them for wedding, it may seem like you don't have a lot of options. In reality, you can style your short hair in a million ways to go on your wedding outfit. This includes buns, open hair, braids and more. To help you decide your look, here are some amazing wedding hairstyles for short hair. 

Hairstyle for Short Hair Girl for Indian Wedding

MUA: Chandni Singh

If you have coloured hair and want a quick do-it-yourself kind of hairstyle for your Haldi function, then simple defined waves just at the lower ends of your hair are what you need. You can bring all the hair at the back or front or you can keep one side in the front and the other at the back as well.

Indian Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

MUA: Gunjan Dipak

Add more curly volumes to your natural wavy hair, get a side parting and flip the hair onto the bigger parting to create a natural mount on the forehead and comb backward hair around the temple of the smaller parting. Accessorise with a gorgeous Passa to make your hairdo bridal-ready.

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

MUA: Kaushal MUA

How to tame your voluminous yet short hair? From the earmark, pull back all the hair into a high-top twisted bun. For the remaining hair on the forehead area, do a mid-parting and add single wavy hair locks on either side of the face.

Easy Hairstyle for Short Hair for Wedding

MUA: Shubhdepp Gill

This style never goes out of fashion for Indian brides and guests. All the hair on the crown and forehead area is puffed up, roughly pulled at the back and pinned. All the remaining hair is given soft spiral curls to give a softer look to the face and compliment those diamond statement earrings well.

Also Read: The Only List of Simple Hairstyles You Need for Short Hair

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair with Veil

MUA: Makeup By Annalia

For brides who are looking for wedding hairstyles that will firmly hold their wedding veil, this two-layered low bun can be the answer. Hair around the forehead is combed and flattened to give an illusion of a hairband. All the remaining hair is twisted into a low bun with the veil tucked on the upper section of the bun and the flower of choice tucked on the side.

Easy Hairstyles for Short Hair for Wedding

MUA: Pooja Sonik

Know which side of your face is more photogenic? Then bring all your hair in the softest of lower waves to the other side of your face and let the curls fall naturally on your face and set it with a hair setting spray to achieve this quick wedding hairstyle look.

Easy Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

MUA: Sakshi Sood

For your Haldi ceremony, if you wish to adorn floral jewellery to match the vibrant Haldi decoration, then this hairstyle for short hair can be considered. Heavy corkscrew curls on your tresses with a floral headband placed on the crown area to complete the look.

Simple Hairstyle on Saree for Wedding

MUA: Sohni Juneja

If not a floral headband, then to compliment your stellar Matha Patti, you can keep your hairstyle for short hair simpler. Place your Matha Patti right where the tip of your ear is positioned at. With a mid-parting, place hair around the forehead to fall on either side of the face and leave the hair open at the back, covered with the bridal dupatta.

Simple Indian Wedding Hairstyles

MUA: Sucrita Kukreja

If you are attending someone's wedding and are searching for easy d.i.y. wedding hairstyles to replicate, then this hairstyle for short hair will go well with all of your wedding ensembles. Gather all your straight hair till above the ear to the back and clip it. For the remaining hair, simply brush down and let it fall naturally on your shoulders.

Simple Indian Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

HMU: Jasmeet Kapany

Flaunt your chic short hairstyle with this super easy hairdo. For short wedding hairstyles like these, all you need to do is straighten your hair and wear an elegant piece of accessory. Allow this accessory to take the centre stage and compliment your whole outfit at the wedding. 

Also Read: 6 Stellar Short Hair Wedding Styles That Are Perfect For Everyone

Simple Wedding Hairstyles

If you're looking for fuss-free wedding hairstyles that require minimum time and effort to make, you've landed at just the right place. Scroll and see our favourite simple Indian wedding hairstyles that you will be able to make at home in no time! 

Wedding Guest Hairstyles for Long Hair

MUA: Makeup by Shabas

Jazz up a regular ponytail on your curly hair with this twisted and curled hairstyle look to match the glamour of your wedding lehenga. Gather all your curly hair at the back into a lower ponytail and secure it with rubber bands. Take some hair from the side and wrap it around to hide the rubber band. Decorate the upper section of your hair with hair glitter and stick-on craft mirrors.

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

MUA: Madhvi Singh

This wedding hairstyle is super easy to achieve and is perfect for the wedding look. All that you need is Gota Patti lace and your detangled hair. Start by parting your hair into two halves with a mid-parting. Now begin with a headband braid starting from the parting, with Gota Patti lace inserted, braided all the way at the nape and then continue with a braid of your choice till the ends.

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

HMU: Garima Baranwal

Looking for simple Indian wedding hairstyles? This one is a classic that can work on every hair type and can look great on every wedding outfit you own. Just straighten your hair and middle part from the front. To complete the look, use some hair gel for a cleaner look. 

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

MUA: KOHLEYESbyJo

Short hair hairstyles are limited but if you're a lazy girl looking for the best option that will require no time, bookmark this for the wedding! All you need to do is curl your hair at the bottom and side sweep your hair from the front to create some volume. This hairstyle can be rocked at almost any outfit and that's what makes it so versatile. 

Simple Open Hairstyles for Wedding

MUA: Makeup by Ruhin

Do you have curly hair? if yes, this is one of the easiest hairstyles you can pull off at a wedding. Style your curly hair and add some serum for that extra luster. Style your bangs in the front and you'll be ready to don your curly mane at the wedding. 

Simple Hairstyle for Wedding Function

HMU: Makeup by Saba

A hair bun is a brilliant hairstyle to do for a wedding. And if you're looking for simple Indian wedding hairstyles, you can take inspiration from this beautiful floral bun that needs minimal time and styling techniques.   

Also Read: 5 Simple Indian Hair Style Ideas to Pick This Wedding Season!

Simple Long Hairstyles for Wedding

MUA: Saniya Harjai

If you love keeping your hair open, these kinds of simple Indian wedding hairstyles are going to be your favourite! To get this look, just pick up your curling wand and curl your hair from the ends. Set the look with hairspray and you're ready to go!

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

HMU: Shruti Sharma 

Indian girls have the most beautiful hair in the world. Our long locks can be styles in a variety of ways and this is one of the easiest ones. This simple Indian wedding hairstyle will only take you a few minutes. Just curl your hair and do a side partition for some volume. 

Sleek and Simple Indian Wedding Hairstyles

HMU: Sidra Beig

This one is one of the easiest and the most simple Indian wedding hairstyles. All you need to do is straighten your hair and brush it all back. For a sleek and clean look, use some hairspray in the front to tame the baby hair.  

Also Read: Decoding Bridal Hairstyle as per your Personality

Simple Indian Wedding Hairstyles with Braided Bun

HMU: Sohni Juneja

Simple Indian wedding hairstyles had to include a floral bun as it is the most versatile and the easiest hairstyle of all. To make this bun, just braid your hair and tie it up in a bun with bobby pins and add some flowers to finish the look.  

Wedding Ponytail Hairstyles

Ponytail hairstyles are perfect for diva brides who want to adorn trendsetting trends. She wants to be a trailblazer with her unique preference. So here are some ponytail hairstyles for girls for all the wedding functions. Take a look!

Lower Wedding Ponytail Hairstyles

MUA: Ritika Kadam Hairstylist

Tame your curly messy hair into a messy low ponytail, secure it with rubber bands and then wrap some of the hair strands over to hide the bands and complete the wedding hairstyle by decorating baby's breath flowers right on top of the knot. This look goes perfectly well with wedding lehengas.

Simple Curly Hairstyles for Wedding

MUA: Amrit Kaur Artistry

All the hair on the head back-combed for density, twisted, straightened and gathered on the crown area to tie into a soft ponytail. The rest of the hair is given soft curls that free fall at the back to go well with your wedding cocktail dress.

Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

MUA: Ritika Kadam Hairstylist

To flaunt a fuller head of hair to match your bedazzled bridal lehenga, you can always 'spread out' your ponytail for a broader and more voluminous look. 

Half Ponytail Wedding Hairstyles

MUA: Ritika Kadam Hairstylist

Messy hairstyles add an extra style quotient to all designs of wedding gowns. Check out this mid-pulled-back ponytail, which includes softly combed hair towards the back and tied into a messy ponytail with two hair strands resting on the sides of the face.

French Braided Ponytail Simple Hairstyle for Wedding Function

MUA: Ritika Kadam Hairstylist

Add more volume to your messy ponytail by adding French-style braids on each side of the head that blends in with the ponytail knot at the back and continue to fall at the back as a braid with the rest of the messy hair.

Puffy Wedding Ponytail Hairstyles

MUA: Amrit Kaur Artistry

Check out this pony style with braids in the front. Instead of the normal puff, you can also get messy braids and lose them to give them the illusion of a puff to form a simple ponytail hairstyles. 

Bubble Half Ponytail Wedding Hairstyles

MUA: Ritika Hairstylist

Look like an Arabic princess by trying this semi-ponytail look which includes puffed-up sections of hair to form a semi-ponytail and braid hybrid.

Simple Hairstyle for Indian Wedding Function

MUA: Ritika Kadam Hairstylist

Fancy up your simple ponytail with a braid and bling. Pull up a ponytail at the back of your hair as desired and instead of leaving the hair open, braid it and cover it up with stones studded strings. 

Wedding Guest Hairstyles Ponytail

MUA: Nidhi Behl

Keep it simple with a high ponytail to flaunt your straight hair with a wedding saree and oversized earrings. Simply position the ponytail at the back of the crown area, pull up a few strands of hair and wrap them around the starting point of the ponytail to achieve this look.

Ponytail Hairstyle for Indian Wedding

MUA: Rahul Shergill

Look like an Egyptian queen with this high-ponytail style for your long tresses. Comb back all the hair and do the highest ponytail that you can manage and secure it with multiple rubber bands. Take a shimmery lace and wrap it tightly multiple times to create this look.

Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

You hair can really elevate or ruin your whole look at weddings. That is why it is important to have a great hairstyle that compliments your outfit and adds that final touch to your whole look. And the best way to do that is to style your hair nicely on the front side. To help you decide a front hairstyle that will suit you for a wedding reception, we've curated our top favourites here.

Simple Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

Image Source: Kusha Kapila's Instagram

Give your wavy locks a slightly wet look for Begum vibes at your Nikah ceremony. Add retro 20s swirls on the temple area and a Passa on the other side. You can leave your natural curls as is or can add soft curls with a curler. 

Simple Front Wedding Hairstyles

HMU: Jiyaa N Moolrajani

If you have long hair, you will have tons of options to style your hair to the front side. The simplest way to do it is to curl your hair and rock a side swept hairstyle. Take this chance to flaunt your long locks and spread your magic!

Front Wedding Hairstyles with Hair Accessory

HMU: Minette Pereira

Another great way to rock your long hair is to take a part of it and keep it on the front, over your shoulders. You can add volume to your hair by curling them and elevate this whole look further by adding in a few hair accessories. 

Front Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair

HMU: Misha Vig

If you're looking to keep your hair to the front for the wedding reception, this is a great hairstyle inspiration for you. Middle part your hair and use some fancy pins or accessories to pin the hair to the sides and let the hair fall at the front. You can also add volume to your hair by curling them. 

Front Wedding Hairstyles with Side Partition

HMU: Monika Chopra

Side partition can not only look great on certain hair types and face shapes, it can also add volume when done the right way. Bookmark this image for the wedding reception you're attending soon and get inspired!

Front Wedding Hairstyles with Beaded Pins

HMU: Nav Brar

One great way to take the whole side-partitioned look to the next level is by adding hair accessories. If you're looking to do something unique with this hairstyle for the wedding reception, try adding beaded pins to one side and we're sure you're going to love the look!

Stylish Front Wedding Hairstyles

HMU: Nidha Worlikar

If you're looking for a super fun and quick hairstyle that is also visible form the front, try this chic hairstyle. All you'll need is a few hair pins and some hair gel to sweep the hair to the sides and pin them for a sleek look. 

Braided Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

HMU: Nidhi Behl

Braids are always a good idea. And if you want to stand out from the crowd, this is a great hairstyle for you. You can try various braids starting from the front like waterfall braid, fishtail braid or the simple three strand braid.  

Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception with Floral Bun

HMU: Pooja Khurana

Planning to make a floral bun for the wedding reception? You can also add a little glitz to the look by pulling out a section of hair in the front and curling the hair to take your look to the next level. Add some accessories, and you're ready to turn some heads at the wedding!

Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception with Gota Patti

HMU: Shagun Gupta

The Gota lace is a trend that is here to stay for hairstyles. You can add the lace to your hair in many ways and tis is easily one of the best ones. Braid your hair from the front with the Gota lace and pin it in the back for an elegant and gorgeous look. 

Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception with Maang Tika

HMU: Simran Takkar

Adding a Maang Tika can really help to complete your wedding reception look. It is important that you make the right kind of hairstyle with the Maang Tika so that it stays on the right place and also adds up to your hairstyle. Take inspiration from this beautiful front hairstyle for this!

Elegant Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

HMU: SP Eastland

A simple middle partition can do wonders when you're trying to add various hair accessories. Bookmark this look for the wedding reception that needs minimal effort and time and will make sure your whole look is complete. 

Also Read: 8 Miraculous Tips to Help you Grow your Hair that Work Like Magic for your D-day

Front Wedding Hairstyles for Reception 

HMU: Uurmi Kaurr

If you don't have a lot of time and are in a little bit of a hurry, this front hairstyle will be your savior. All you have to do is pull your hair in a pony with a middle partition in the front and pull out some hair for a chic hairstyle. 

Chic Front Hairstyles for Indian Wedding Reception

HMU: Ojas Rajani

Front braids will always be a great way to elevate your look on traditional clothes. You can also take inspiration from this picture and add a bunch of hair accessories to take this front hairstyle to the next level. 

With this, we've come to the end of our 100+ wedding hairstyles and we hope that this blog was able to help you decide on the perfect wedding hairstyle that suits your attire best! If you have any questions or suggestions please leave a comment below or send us a hey at anyone of our social profiles and we will get back to you at the soonest.