How To Accessorise Bridal Plaits
I’ve always wanted to wear my hair in plaits, but not having the length, thickness of hair or skill, never had the opportunity!
Plaits and braids can be incorporated into so many bridal styles, be that a full-length fishtail braid, a neat braided bun or loose boho plaits to accentuate a look, there’s a lot of versatility on offer.
Accessorising your plait is pretty easy too; you have something to grip accessories into, which gives you plenty of options, and you have the option to let your accessories run through your plait or accentuate it by running above or below it.
Here are a few ideas to get you started!
Weave a hair vine through your plait or place it on top
When I design hair vines, I make them as flexible as possible so that you can style them any way you choose. With enough length on your vine, you could easily have it weaved in to your plait, or your hairdresser could shape it to flow with your plait by pinning it strategically.
Photographer: Angela Hughes | Hair: Gabrielle Davis
Add pins through your plait
Plaits were made for pins! You could add a few simple pearl or crystal pins, or go for more detailed ones with flowers or gemstones.
You can even achieve the look of a vine flowing though your plait using hair pins too! This means that your hair won’t get tangled around a hair vine and they’ll be easy to remove when you take your hair down at the end of the night.
The best way to achieve this would be to ask for a deconstructed vine across a number of pins. That way, the details on each pin will work in harmony with each other and fit seamlessly along your plait. Each pin would have longer details on it to give the illusion of one consistent piece flowing through.
Photographer: Angela Hughes | Hair: Gabrielle Davis
Photographer: David Gould | Hair: Bath Bridal Hair
Place a hair vine or comb above your plait to accentuate it
When I worked with Poppy, we designed a piece that could be worn at the back of her head but still be visible from the front. The way Poppy styled her vine highlights the plaited detail in her hair style and thanks to a hidden pin behind the central flower detail, her vine held tight for the whole day!
Photographer: Ashly Rose
You could also add a dainty comb or single pin if you wanted something smaller. The Summer comb and pins were made to compliment each other and here, hair stylist Sam styled the comb above Amber’s plait and then placed the pins through the plaits to extend the look.
Photographer: David Gould | Hair: Samantha Marie Bridal
Combine accessories in a bold way
If you want a more is more look, combine multiple accessories to make a statement. Here, Beth’s hair with a detailed floral hair vine, then placed matching pins through the plait to bring the drama through the style.
Photographer: Charli Sams | Hair: Zoe Brown
Create a dainty look with pearls and beads floating through your plait
When I first met with Beth after chatting on Instagram, her idea was to have pearls floating through her ponytail, so I suggested the idea of creating pins with flexible clear wire with pearls and crystals attached that would then give the illusion of the beads floating through her ponytail.
On the day though, Beth’s hairdresser went one better and weaved the flexible wire through Beth’s plaits around her head and then let them flow through her ponytail. The overall look is very delicate and could easily work in a full plait too!
To create a similar look, ask me for a set of ponytail pins.
Photographer: Ellen Sear | Hair: Kerstie Ann
I hope this has given you some inspiration for accessorising plaits on your wedding day. I’d love to hear your favourites or, if you have any other ideas, please share them below in the comments!
And if you’re looking for an accessory that will work seamlessly with your chosen style (or, if you have no idea where to begin and need some advice!), drop me an email!