12 Casual Hairstyles for Bridechillas to Sport on Their D-day

Most brides prefer to hire a professional makeup and hair artist to doll them up on their wedding. But, along with hiring an artist, every bride should have a clear idea regarding the makeup look or hairstyle she's aiming for. If your wedding is near and you do not want to depend entirely on your hairstylist, here are hairstyles you must checkout.

These casual hairstyles are apt for brides who are not a fan of sleek French bun, polished hair bun, retro curls and other goody-goody hairdos. In essence, these casual hairstyles are perfect for brides who like a little bit of mess, a lot of texture and an overdose of drama.

Side-swept Loose Curls

Unstructured loose curls look quite voluminous and casual. If you’d like to wear your hair down, this hairstyle idea could be your best pick. Add a hair accessory, like blingy hairpins or fresh flowers, for extra charm. This style works for all hair lengths as well as face shapes. Go for it if you desire to give a magical touch to lehengas, sarees and evening gowns.

Flirty Open Hair With Flowers

The longer your hair, the prettier this hairstyle will turn out. For girls who fancy casual hairstyles, this flirty hairstyle is the best choice. From gowns to sarees, this hairstyle can be paired with any outfit. Just let your hair loose but ensure it’s not frizzy. Add some dainty flowers throughout the length and you are done.

Outward Curls With Dainty Headgear

Nothing says casual like loose hair with loads of volume and bounce. You can go for this open hairstyle with outwards curls. To add a unique element, wear a dainty headgear that matches your jewellery. You can experiment in terms of hair length, curl style and accessories. We’d recommend this hairstyle with ethnic outfits.

Braids and Curls

If you have been following bridal hair trends for a while, you’d agree that the combination of braids and curls is not only cute but stylish too. This fun hairstyle has braids on the crown that create a half-up look. Whereas the voluminous spiral curls enhance the hair colour, giving it more definition. The crowning glory here is the touch of flowers.

Textured Ponytail

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Add some volume, mess and texture to a ponytail and it becomes one of the most sought-after casual hairstyles. For brides who would rather have their hair up, this is an amazing option. We notice a whole lot of texture going on in the crown area, bounce on the length of the hair and then loose curls towards the end.

Braided Crown

Who does not like pretty hairstyles that work for all hair types and lengths. This hairstyle features a braided crown that’s very feminine and cute. Just a hint of volume on the crown area and causal curls on the ends give it an elegant touch. Wear a Maang Tikka or a Passa if you’re planning to pair this hairstyle with Indian ethnic wear; avoid accessories with western dresses.

Unstructured Fishtail Braid

Braids give brides a chance to look all spruced up, but without the stress of keeping every hair strand in place. This fusion fishtail cum bubble braid looks so trendy without being high-maintenance and it goes well with pretty much any casual outfit. If you are a bubbly girl who just cannot leave the dance floor, we highly recommend you to try this style out.

Half-up, Half-down

Fun, playful and carefree – if these words describe your personality, undoubtedly this hairstyle deserves your attention. Half-up, half-down casual hairstyles keep hair away from the face, letting your features be the centre of attention. This hairstyle also gives your face an instant lift. Match it with bold dresses and on functions where you wish to dance a lot.

Multi-layered Textured Bun

Tousled, textured and perfectly imperfect messy hair is the exceptional way to showcase balayage and ombre colouring techniques. The best thing about this hairstyle is that it looks well with ethnic as well as western outfits and can be carried by females of all groups. The lack of structure and details keeps it casual but attractive.

Bow at the Back

Live your fairytale life by adding a bow to your hair. This half-up, half-down hairstyle is one of the classic casual hairstyles that do not look unapt on weddings. To create this hairstyle, smoothen and curl your hair as usual and then create a bow with your own hair. This hairstyle is all you need to pair with your contemporary lehenga and other Indo-western outfits.

Textured Rose Bun

Brides who do not like to add real flowers to their hair or just could not arrange them can go for one of the flower-inspired casual hairstyles. Created with the help of backcombing, texturising sprays and braiding, this hairstyle is cool but classy. Wear it with ultra-modern off-the-shoulder and sleeveless outfits to draw attention towards your face.

Open Hair With Bright Accessories

Girls who like to maintain the natural dark colour of their hair must add a whimsical element to their hair. This bride chose to add a neon butterfly accessory, which is complementing her black hair so beautifully. To further accentuate the look, the stylist has kept her hair open but textured. Crimping, texturising sprays, layers and uneven curls are the quickest ways to add more texture.

To create and sport the perfect casual hairstyles all through your wedding functions, insist on having texture, bounce and volume in your hair. Other than that, girly accessories - like flowers and tiaras - can do the trick effortlessly. Not just your wedding day, all the other days leading to it and the rest of wedding functions also require you to look well-groomed but not formal. If you are aiming for boho, relaxed, cool or casual bridal looks, discuss these hairstyles with your stylist or take a trial if possible. Good luck!

As a bride, would you prefer casual hairstyles? We’d love to know more about your picks!