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finishing school

Top off your wedding day look with the perfect hair accessory.

BY KATE WOOD

PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGORY MANIS

HAIR BY CODY HEPWORTH FOR ROBERT KREE SALON

MAKEUP BY RENEE MAJOUR FOR R.J. BENNETT REPRESENTS/BECCA COSMETICS

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BARRETTE A one-piece item that clipsinto your hair. BUN WRAP A circularband that wrapsaround a bun. (Asnood is a wrap ornet that completely covers the bun.) COMB A headpieceheld in place withteeth. Veils are oftenattached to combs.CROWN Larger andtaller than a tiara, it comes full circle to sit on top of your head. HAIRPIN Short inlength, it’s open atone end and closedat the other to pullback or accent hair.

HAIR STICK A longstick with one pointed end thatsecures hair in an updo.HAIR VINE A longornament that’s held in place with asmall comb or pin at each end. Vinescan run along theside of a style orwrap around like a headband.HEADBAND A band of varying width that closely followsaround the shape of your head. TIARA A jeweled orbeaded semicircleworn on the top ofthe head.

1. skinny headbandsDouble your pleasure with a pair of superskinny headbands. This style ismore polished than preppy, and perfect for the bride who wants to lookpulled together, but still be comfy. Headbands are easily paired witha veil, which can be placed just behind them for a cool combination. Skinny satin bands, $42 each, ColetteMalouf.com; pearl earrings, $145,

SonyaOoten.com; gown by Jessica Zamir

2. feathered combFeathers are a huge trend in weddings right now—we’ve seen themas bouquet collars and even on cakes, so it’s only natural that they’renow alighting on hair accessories. Though a comb, like the one here,has grippy teeth attached to it, your stylist will need to make sure it’s totally secure, this is typically done by teasing the lower layers of hair (don’t worry; your strands will still look smooth on top).Otherwise, as the day goes on, your hair will get slicker and yourcomb could potentially drop out—or fly away. Ostrich feather hair comb, $55, MegWeddingJewelry.com; gown by Alice Padrul

3. a simple veilWhere you place the veil is your prerogative—it’s most important thatit works with your hairstyle and is comfortable for you. Wearing yourhair in a chignon or other low-slung style? Sure, you can place yourveil at the crown of your head, but you can also secure it just aboveyour bun (like we did here), showing off more of your lovely locks. Circular veil, $450, NelsonDLeon.com/frame; gown by Luci Di Bella >>

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6 4. fresh flowersWearing fresh flowers in your hair has gone from trend to tradition.Before you set your heart on a certain bud, ask your florist whichones will last without water. Have your florist wire blooms to a hairpin so your stylist can easily arrange them. Another importantprep step: Remove any parts of the flower that are coated in pollen(like lily stamens) to avoid dusting your dress.Prehnite earrings, $295, SuzanneFelsen.com; gown by Luci Di Bella

5. modern tiaraA tiara doesn’t have to mean a princess-inspired look. Think lessfairy-tale and more My Fair Lady with a vintage-style asymmetrictiara and a retro-inspired hairstyle. It’s every bit as regal, but definitely unexpected for a look that’s done but not overdone. Brooch headband, $300, HauteBride.com; crystal earrings, $135,

StephanieBrowne.com.au; gown by Luci Di Bella

6. hair vineA hair vine, which is held in place by small combs or pins at the end of each “branch,” can be drop-dead gorgeous. Since they’re usually flexible, your stylist can twist it to best accentuate your locks.It’s a fairly simple procedure for an elaborate look. Swarovski crystal vine by Debra Moreland for Paris, $510, ParisTiaras.com for

stores; Swarovski earrings, $50, MegWeddingJewelry.com; gown by Luci Di Bella

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a bold barretteSweep grown-out bangs or long layers off your face with a vintagebarrette. But don’t rely on your hairbaubles to do all the work: It’simportant to have your stylistanchor your locks by cross-pinningthem and then embellishing themwith your accessory. Simply secureit with one bobby pin, and thencross another pin over that, fromthe opposite direction so that thehair won’t slip out.Mother of Pearl barrette, $88,

DiannaCastner.com; gold and diamond

tassel necklace, $8,500, MauriPioppo.com;

gown by Ahhna B. Designs >>

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birdcage poufThis style is perfect for thebride who wants the dramaof a veil without beingtotally swathed in tulle. Welove it because this lookcan go from romantic and vintage to edgy and modern depending on howyou do it. Another greatidea: Wear the tulle pulledover your face for the ceremony, and then use afew bobby pins to tack itinto a fabulous pouf for the reception. Tulle veil by Melody Ginn,

$65, BirdcageVeils.com; pearl

necklace, $175, VivandIngrid.com;

gown by Ahhna B. Designs

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CHOOSE A STARTING

POINT Which is moreimportant: your hairstyle or yourheadpiece? Once youdecide, you’ll need toensure that the otherhighlights the look.DECIDE WHETHER

YOU’LL WEAR A VEIL

Many bridal hairaccessories are madeto allow for anattachable veil. Ifyou’re buying themseparately, check thatthey fit together.Another option: veilfor the ceremony, hiphair accessory forthe reception.

CONSIDER YOUR

JEWELRY You don’twant to go overboardwith accessories, sohaving a jewelry plan will help you determine when tosay when with yourhair accoutrements(or vice versa). TAKE THEM WITH YOU

Bring all of youraccessories (or if you’re using fresh flowers, pick up a couple of inexpensive stand-ins) with you to yourhair trial. You needto be sure you likehow they all fit

together, plus yourstylist can help youexperiment byplacing them in different ways. Also,if you’re planning toswitch things up orremove your veil for the reception,have the stylists walk you through ahow-to prevent anyhair scares.

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9. hair jewelryYou can find hair accessories everywhere—we wrapped a coin pearl necklace around this updo to create an easy (and gorgeous!) embellishment. Use bobby pins to secure the style all around (and of course to hide the clasp). For an alternate look, pin a necklacethat varies in width to create the look of a headband or small tiara. Coin pearl necklace (as bun wrap) by Brooke Berryhill, $580, FleurJewelry.com;

crystal earrings, $60, TigerlillyTiaras.com; gown by Luci Di Bella

10. sunny flowerBring in your wedding palette with a fresh flower in an unexpectedhue (or pick your favorite color even if it’s nowhere to be found at the reception). A bold bloom like the red anemone here adds anunexpected pop of color to your ensemble. If you fear the flowerbecoming bruised after many well-wishing hugs, you may want towear it only for the ceremony (or use a silk bloom). Or, have yourflorist create two, and wire each to a long hairpin so that a fresh budcan be easily popped in for the reception. Pearl and topaz necklace by Brooke Berryhill, $286, FleurJewelry.com

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