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Deborah Dowgiel
Award winning Hairstylist, Deborah Dowgiel creates bespoke, beautiful bridal hairstyles. For more details call 07949 600 752 or visit
www.brideswithstyle.co.uk |
Deborah Dowgiel answers all your Hair related questions |
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The only way is up
Q. I'm having a traditional fairy tale wedding and want to wear my hair in an elaborate up do for my big day. However, I've been using hair extensions for the last five years and recently I've noticed that I'm losing a lot of my natural hair and even getting bald spots around my hair line. Are there any particular styles that might hide this, or accessories I can use to disguise the worst affected areas?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: There are a couple of options for an up do, which will help to disguise the fact that your hair has thinned out. You could have a French pleat, which sees the hair folded back over itself and would help to hide the hairline. Additionally you could attach a pretty hair comb down the fold of the pleat which would also help to cover the area.
The other option would be to attach a hairpiece to the back of your hair and have it styled in an up do, which would obviously cover up any thin patches. |
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Help me tame my tresses!
Q. I'm having a summer wedding in 2011, and I'm worried about how my thick hair will cope in the heat. Even in slight humidity, it goes very frizzy and puffy. How can I keep it looking sleek all day long?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: To ensure your hair remains sleek and smooth for your wedding day I suggest that your hairstylist uses an anti-frizz product or serum on your hair while it is still damp, before applying other hair products. It would be a very good idea to have your hair put in Velcro rollers before it dries, with plenty of tension to pull out any potential curl or frizz. This will give it a soft wave or curl. If you decide to have your hair completely straight then I would suggest applying the same hair products, but also to use a heat protector before straightening it. If your hair is correctly styled, it should last in excess of 12 hours and still look exactly the same at the end of your wedding day as it did at the beginning. |
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They all want different hairstyles!
Q. My three bridesmaids all have very similar hairstyles and hair types (long, thick and wavy). They all want to wear their hair in completely different styles on the day, but I'd really rather that they all had the same hairdo for a uniform style. How can we come to a compromise?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: You could choose a base style for everyone, such as a French pleat, but vary each one ever so slightly. This will give each bridesmaid her own variation on the same do, to suit her style. You could also choose three different hair accessories to set them apart. |
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Can my fine hair hold curls all day?
Q. I have really fine hair which doesn't seem to hold its style if there's even the slightest bit of moisture in the air. I'd really like to wear my hair in a half-up half-down do, with loose waves. How can I ensure this hairstyle stays in place? Or would I just be safer to go for something more structured?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: Fine hair is actually very good at holding curls as it is not too heavy. Having half of it put up also helps to take the weight off and gives a much better bridal hairstyle shape. Your hair will need to be set in rollers when it is damp and left to dry - don't use heated rollers as the curls will not hold all day and evening.
After you've had your hair trial you will see how long the style lasts. Many women find that they still have the curls a couple of days later, which is especially helpful if you have a breakfast or lunch party the day after your wedding. |
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How long will my hair-stylist need?
Q. I'm trying to be organised by creating a schedule for the morning of my wedding, so that me, my bridesmaids and my mum know exactly what's going on. How long should I allow for my hairdresser?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: This varies from stylist to stylist. Some are very helpful and offer to stay and assist with the dressing of the bride and bridesmaids. In fact, it is quite usual for a stylist to stay on hand until the photographer takes the first pictures, or until the registrar comes to see the bride. A time plan is a good idea, so ask your hairdresser how long he or she plans to stick around - they might also be able to help you put your morning schedule together. |
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Be prepared
Q. I want to book my hair appointments in time for my wedding day. When should I have my hair coloured in preparation for the day itself?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: I would suggest you have a colour consultation beforehand, either with your usual salon or with your wedding hairstylist. If you are having any changes to your colour, I suggest having it done two to three months before your wedding to get used to it. Then you would need the roots retouched two to three weeks before the day. It is also a good idea to have a hair conditioning treatment a week before your wedding. |
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Best for brides
Q. I want my hair to look perfect on my wedding day. What are your top three tips for achieving a great hairstyle?
A. Deborah Dowgiel says: ✶ Firstly visit a professional wedding hairstylist and make an appointment to have a trial at least six to eight weeks prior to your wedding day.
✶ Bring all your hair accessories to the trial, and have a detailed consultation. Ensure you have at least a couple of different styles created by your stylist so that the final result is exactly right for you and you feel happy and comfortable with it.
✶ It is a good idea for your stylist to create a time plan for the morning of your wedding. Make sure they take into account how long your make-up artist will need. |
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