When Do I Wash My Hair Before My Wedding?

If you’re wondering when is best to wash your hair before styling, you’re not alone - this is my most asked question.

Over the years there have been a lot of myths surrounding hair styling. Needing hair to be dirty in order for it to be successfully styled is one that is still causing issues. I don’t dispute this may have been the case when hair styles were more structured but soft, textured styles rely on clean hair to get their airy modern feel.

The best approach is to wash and fully dry your hair either the night before or the morning of your event. If you feel your hair is super slippy after washing you can skip the conditioner.

At your trial I will give you more information about what will work for you hair type but let's officially consider the dirty hair = better styling myth put to bed.

If you have curly hair then we will judge it by your favourite curl day and if you're booked in for a blowdry you can arrive with wet hair. These are the only exceptions.

Nothing feels better than freshly washed hair and that is what we want to capture when we style your hair, this is especially important for photography.

If you're an avid hair oil user then i suggest at ditching the oil at least three washes before your event and use a clarifying shampoo. Any oil left in the hair will really affect the quality and longevity of your hairstyle.

A final word, if you don't live in the UK but you're coming here for an event. You WILL need to adjust how you wash your hair. You will need at least two shampoos with a clarifying shampoo before you have your hair styled. And don't skip the rinse, it takes longer to wash products out of your hair with hard water as you use more product. I can smell and feel the build up when you've travelled and your hair isnt used to UK water. It is not fun for anyone and I have had to suggest updos due to not being able to heat style hair with so much build up. And I don't want that for you.