Wedding hairstyles with hair extensions – 4 updos for brides and guests

With hair extensions you get a full wedding hairstyle that lasts all night – without booking a hairdresser. A messy bun hair piece adds volume to a bun, a clip-in ponytail adds length, and a pearl claw clip makes the look festive. Here we show four updos for brides, wedding guests and bridesmaids, and how to make them last from the ceremony to the last dance.

Choose your hairstyle by dress and hair

Hairstyle	Suits	You need
Low, full bun	Classic or romantic style, low back	Tangled Scrunchie or Straight Scrunchie
Half-up style with pearl clip	Boho, summer wedding, long hair	Tangled Claw – Pearl Edition
Long, high ponytail	Modern, sleek dress	Tangled Ponyo
Messy bun with pearl clip	Wedding guest, relaxed party	Messy bun hair piece + pearl claw clip

1. Low, full bun

The classic wedding hairstyle. With a messy bun hair piece, the bun becomes big and soft even if your own hair is thin.

1. Gather your hair low at the nape and twist it into a small, firm bun. Secure with a hair tie and a couple of bobby pins.
2. Slip the hair piece around the bun. Choose the curly Tangled Scrunchie for a romantic look or the sleek Straight Scrunchie for a polished, elegant one.
3. Pull the hair apart so it covers the join, and secure with bobby pins.
4. Pull out a few soft strands around your face.

2. Half-up style with a pearl claw clip

Perfect if you want to show off your length. The pearls make the look feel festive without a veil or hair jewellery.

1. Curl your hair loosely, or leave it natural.
2. Section the hair from the temples back and twist the top layer once.
3. Secure with a pearl claw clip at the back of your head. Square Pearl gives a sleeker look, Loop Pearl and Arc Pearl a softer one.

Want more length or fullness when your hair is down? Then tape-in extensions are an option – put them in a few days before the wedding so you have time to get used to them.

3. Long, high ponytail

A modern wedding hairstyle that's easy to dance in. Tangled Ponyo gives you 35 cm of curly hair, and Mini Ponyo suits you if you have short or thin hair.

1. Gather your hair in a high ponytail and twist it into a small bun.
2. Clip the ponytail on over the bun.
3. Wrap a strand of the extension hair around the base and secure it with a bobby pin to hide the hair tie.

More tips in our guide ponytail extensions.

4. Messy bun with a pearl clip – for wedding guests

Quick, pretty and festive. Make a messy bun with a hair piece and add a pearl claw clip next to the bun. Done in a few minutes – and still looking good after dinner.

A hairdresser's tips for the wedding day

• Trial run: do the hairstyle at least once beforehand, ideally with the dress on, and take a photo in daylight.
• The right shade: order in good time and compare the colour with your lengths in daylight. Between two shades? Choose the lighter one.
• Grip at the base: hair washed the day before holds better than freshly washed hair. Dry shampoo or texture spray adds extra grip.
• Secure with bobby pins: a couple of extra pins through the extensions into the base keep everything in place through the dancing.
• Bring an emergency kit: bobby pins, a small brush and hairspray.

FAQ

Will the extensions stay in all night?

Yes, if the base is firm and you secure it with a few bobby pins. Hair pieces and ponytails go on over a firm bun, so they stay put even when you dance.

Can I curl the extensions for the wedding?

Yes. Our hair pieces and ponytails tolerate up to 160 °C, so you can use a curling iron on a low setting. Human hair tape-in extensions tolerate up to 210 °C with heat protection.

Do hair extensions work with a veil?

Yes. A low bun with a messy bun hair piece gives you a firm base to attach the veil above. Attach the veil to your own hair, not to the extensions.

Which hairstyle suits wedding guests?

A messy bun or half-up style with a pearl claw clip – festive but not too bridal. Read more in our guide claw clips for thin and thick hair.

Not sure about the shade or style? Send us a photo of your hair and your dress via contact us and our hairdressers will help you.