30 Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles For African American Brides - Coils and Glory (2024)

A wedding day is one of the most important days in a woman’s life! It is also the busiest, most hectic, and sometimes stressful day in a bride’s life!

Aside from the wedding dress, another important part of your look is your hair!

As a natural hair bride, you want to look as naturally as possible on your big day, and that’s why we’ve compiled this post of thirty beautiful wedding hairstyles for black brides.

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1. Accessorized TWA

If you just did the big chop or you like to keep your hair short, you can wear your hair as-is and accessorize it with a bridal hair fascinator such as this one.

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2. Curly Fro

This is another classy and natural style that’s ideal for short to medium length hair. To get this curly look, you can do bantu knots, twist outs or use rollers to curl your hair.

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3. Teeny Weeny Afro with a Fascinator

You can do finger coils or comb coils to achieve this hairstyle. To accessorize it, just add a bridal hair flower or a fascinator.

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4. Colored Afro with a Side Part

Who says you can’t be fun and colorful with your hair on your wedding day? You can keep things casual by leaving your hair out, or you can add a wedding veil.

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5. Blown Out Afro Puff

If you have short hair with a lot of shrinkage, you can do a blowout and accessorize your hairstyle with a jeweled hair band.

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6. Roll and Tuck With a Headband

You can either achieve this hairstyle by yourself or with the help of a hairstylist. You will need stretched hair to be able to get your hair to look like this.

Add a cute bridal headband to prettify it.

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7. Roll and Tuck With an Accessory

For this hairstyle, you can wear it with a wedding veil for the ceremony and switch things up with a beautiful accessory for the reception.

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8. Up-Do With Cornrows

Like the above hairstyle, you can wear awedding veil for the ceremony and an accessory for the reception. You can also change up the hairstyle of the up-do at the front for a different look at the reception.

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9. Classic Afro Bun

This is such a simple hairstyle that you can do by yourself. To accessorize it, just add a hair accessory of your choice. You can also add a wedding veil at the back of the bun.

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10. Twist Out With a Fresh Flower Wreath

This hairstyle makes a beautiful outdoor or beach wedding. For the reception, you can take down the hair and wreath to change things up for the reception at night. 30 Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles For African American Brides - Coils and Glory (12)

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11. High Puff Twist Out

Add a birdcage hairpiece for a beautiful look.

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12. Flat Twists With a Twist Out Up-Do

Just add bridal hair jewelryin a way you see fit and you’re set to go. The good thing about this hairstyle is that you can change up the loose part into a different hairstyle for the reception.

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13. Twisted Mohawk

This is a regular day-to-day hairstyle that is also appropriate for a wedding. You can formalize it with this birdcage hairpiece.

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14. Frohawk or Afro Patewo (traditional Yoruba name for this hairstyle).

Similar to the above hairstyle, you can leave the middle of your hair loose so that you can roll it up into the desired hairstyle. You can also add hair accessories such as hair rings on the cornrows.

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15. Cornrow Fro Hawk

For a 4c natural with thick long hair, you can still achieve this hairstyle and look stunning. Glam it up with hair jewelry or accessory of your choice.

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16. Flat Twist Up-do

This hairstyle was adorned by the former Natural Chica (Mae) on her wedding day a few years back. It was styled by Felicia Leatherwood. For this style, you will need to have long hair or use kinky hair extensions. For some bling, just add a bridal hair brooch at the back.

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17. Roll and Tuck on Stretched Hair

This is a similar hairstyle as Mae’s hairstyle, except it’s looser and has more volume. It’s easy enough for you or a hairstylist to replicate.

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18. Up-Do With Kinky Hair Clip-Ins

If you have short hair and want to have long hair on your wedding day, you can add some kinky hair clip-ins and style as usual. Add a bridal jewelry to glam it up.

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19. Cinnabun

If you are pressed for time and want something elegant, you can easily recreate this hairstyle. To prettify it, just add some rhinestone wedding pins such as these ONES.

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20. Side Sweep Up-Do

This is also a fuller version of the above hairstyles. Just add a bridal headband for some bling.

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21. Side Sweep Up-do with a Bump

This is such an elegant hairstyle. Just add a bridal hair accessory30 Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles For African American Brides - Coils and Glory (24) and you’re ready for your big day!

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22. Curly Frohawk

To get the curly look, you’ll need to set your hair in tiny rollers. Carefully take them down and fluff. You can wear this style with a wedding veil or a bridal hair accessory of your choice.

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23. Fro Out With a Floral Wreath

This is a classy and simple look. Ideal for an outdoor or beach wedding. Add a floral wreath or crown for a romantic look.

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24. Fro Out With a Floral Crown

This is another simple hairstyle that you can beautify with a floral crown. If you have short hair, you can add some kinky hair clip-ins.

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25. Braided Bun

This is an ideal hairstyle for short hair. Just add a hair extension piece such as xPressions kanekalon hair for the braid or a simple afro puff bun. Beautify it with a headband.

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26. Side Sweep Up-Do

You can achieve this hairstyle with a pre-stretched kanekalon hair. Add a hairpiece of your choice for an elegant look.

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27. Jeweled Bun

This is also another hairstyle you can also achieve with akanekalon hair extension. Add a hair jewelry of choice to the back for a glamorous look.

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28. Twisted Up-do

You will need kanekalon hair or Marley hair for this look if you want a natural look. Add a hairpiece of your choice for an elegant look.

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29. Lace Front Wig

A lace front hairstyle is perfect for all occasions. Have your hairstylist style your hairpiece to your liking.

For a romantic look, you’ll need akanekalon hair and add a bridal hair accessory of your choice.

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30. Styled Bridal Box Braids

Box braids are so versatile and can be worn to practically any occasion and styled for all occasions. For this style, just add hair jewelry for a formal look.

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FAQs

What is the trend hair for wedding guests? ›

Among the anti-prim hairstyles we love are slick high ponytails, ultra-sleek, ultra long plaits, braids and pigtails, '90s loose updos worn with a modern spin, cute baby braids, mussy, sexy texture (or sexture) and accessories: the more the merrier.

How should brides wear their hair? ›

Consider Your Wedding Dress Neckline

"If you are wearing a strapless dress, either hair down or half up, half down will look pretty and feminine while still showing off the neckline," advises Mar. Loose waves and a soft, flowing style is key. If your dress has a higher neckline, our pro says to consider an updo.

What are the trends in wedding hairstyles? ›

2024 Wedding Hairstyle Trends
  • Embrace the Crowning Glory: Floral and Jeweled Hair Accessories. ...
  • The Return of Romance: Soft Waves and Vintage Curls. ...
  • Elevated Updos: Sophisticated Twists and Low Chignons. ...
  • Boho Chic: Braids in Every Form. ...
  • Minimalist and Sleek: The Straightforward Approach.

How do you get perfect wedding hair? ›

Trial Run | 5 tips for perfect wedding hair
  1. Do some research. Find inspiration images of hairstyles you love. ...
  2. Chat to your wedding hair stylist. Either via email or over the phone well before your wedding day. ...
  3. Be realistic. ...
  4. Think practically. ...
  5. Plan your accessories.

Which hairstyle is best for a wedding? ›

1. The Classic Pompadour. The timeless pompadour offers a sophisticated and polished look for grooms and groomsmen. The classic pompadour adds an element of vintage charm, making it a perfect choice for traditional weddings or those with a retro theme.

Should I wear my hair up or down for a wedding guest? ›

When deciding on your perfect hairstyle, keep in mind the dress code and style of the wedding you're attending. For a casual daytime celebration, you may want to opt for soft waves, whereas an elegant evening affair might call for an extravagant updo. Keep in mind your wedding guest dress or outfit, too!

Do most brides wear hair up or down? ›

The weather will actually play quite a big part in your decision. A lot of brides I photograph choose to wear their hair down during the summer months but for autumn and winter weddings updos are still more popular.

Should bride do hair or makeup first? ›

“It has been my experience with clients that getting your makeup done before doing your hair is best,” says Voight. She further adds, “This way, the makeup artist has the chance to blend the makeup into the hairline and around the jaw area without worrying about messing up the beautiful work of the hairstylist.

Do men prefer hair up or down? ›

Tip 6: Wear your hair down

Across the board, men prefer that women wear their hair down rather than up in any kind of "styled" 'do. "Women just look more approachable, like they are down to have a good time when their hair is free-flowing and not all hairsprayed up," says one man.

What is the bridal bun in 2024? ›

Sleek Buns

Claire says: "We're definitely seeing the trend of sleeker hairstyles coming in for brides. They've been popular with bridesmaids since summertime, but lately, brides are certainly making stronger style choices and the sleek bun, both low and high, is becoming more popular.

When should you cut your hair for a wedding? ›

If you're going with a simple look, feel free to get your hair cut up a week before your wedding day. However, if you're going for a more intricate style, make an appointment the morning of your wedding day to ensure your barber or stylist can make you look flawless for your big day.

Does the bride choose the bridesmaids hairstyles? ›

No rule says your bridesmaids have to rock an identical look, although that's one of the options available to you (and is more traditional). These days, just like many brides are choosing to follow the mismatched bridesmaid dress trend, they're also allowing their bridesmaids to wear a hairstyle of their preference.

How many days before your wedding should you get your hair done? ›

Brides ask me all the time when they should have their hair cut and colored before their wedding, and usually recommend about 2 weeks before your wedding. This ensures enough to time to fix any color if it's not exactly what you wanted, and it's not too long so there won't be any grow out at your roots.

What is the etiquette for wedding guest hair? ›

Formal wedding guest hair etiquette

Hair should be well groomed. You want to look dressy, sleek and polished - aim for short, slick side partings, barrel tonged waves, ballerina buns and textured updos.

What is easy hair for wedding guest? ›

A twisted half-up half-down style is the ultimate wedding guest hairstyle because it looks like you spent a lot of time on it. Take two pieces of hair from the front of your head and twist them. Pin them together in the back of your head, and you're done.

Should I wear my hair up or down for a formal event? ›

Dresses with high necklines tend to be more formal, so an up-do would be the most appropriate. Plus, an up-do will prevent any hair from getting caught on the dress—a double win!

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