Bridal upstyles are veering away from sexy and messy, and gravitating more toward feminine and soft.
When L’Anza educator and artist Ammon Carver began to conceptualize a shoot with his assistant AC Studio rising star Tovah Avigail, they set out to create a collection of looks women today could identify with when searching for that perfect, special-occasion hair.
“As we developed the story, Tovah and I found that when it comes to weddings or formal occasions, women look for a more feminine, soft hairstyle versus sexy, messy looks,” Carver says.
By layering two pulled-apart braids across the front hairline, a youthful and not-too-serious vibe is created. Styled with L’Anza Neem Plant Silk Serum for detail when pulling open the braid.
Feminine Looks Fit For a Bride
A one-sided French braid stretches from ear to ear, incorporating all of the front hairline. The braid is pulled open slightly just over the forehead for a crown-type effect that narrows as it reaches each ear. Hair in the back has fullness gently bent with a large marcel iron. Styled with L’Anza Design foam for body and hold before blowdrying.
“For the other style, 90 percent of women want to leave their hair down for a special occasion, but look for something ‘special or different’ in their hair,” Carver says. “Soft, loose waves give body and feminine texture, and backcombed-fullness at the crown is held in place at the back with an easy hair pleat.” Styled with L’Anza Dry Texture Spray for tousled texture and finish.
Hair: Tovah Avigail, mentored by Ammon Carver
Photography: Bob Packert bobpackert.com
Makeup: Seong Hee Park
Fashion styling: Michael Tucker
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