For brides who have no prior experience in developing a wedding hairstyle or choosing a headdress and veil (or decide to do without them), understanding how to tie and embellish the various components can be challenging. In the twilight zone called wedding planning, the simple concept of a comb, for example, can take several forms.

In your daily life, a comb is probably something to run through your hair in the morning and tame nighttime tangles. Your hairdresser will surely use that type of comb when creating your wedding hairstyle, but there are two other bridal versions that you may also need: a comb to hold the veil and another to decorate your hair. The choice is yours whether you want to have both versions, neither version, or one that is sufficient for both uses.

The comb of the veil

When you buy a veil, it is often attached to a basic comb. This veil comb is purely functional and will not be a visible part of your veil or hairstyle. It just helps to secure the veil on the top or back of the head. The advantage of using this type of comb with your veil is that you can remove the veil after the ceremony and leave the headdress intact for the reception.

To attach this type of comb, push it into your hair, down if you wear the veil on the back or towards the back of your head if you wear the veil on top, so that the hair covers your teeth and the veil hides the top. of the comb. For a more solid base, insert with the comb at an angle and then flip it back into place after the comb is in your hair. You can make the comb more secure, if necessary, with bobby pins or hairpins.

These combs can come in various widths and lengths and be made of wire or plastic. Wire combs cost more than plastic, but are more versatile and can be pinned if needed (unlike plastic, which is thicker and more cumbersome).

The decorative bridal comb

Unlike plain veil combs, decorative bridal combs are made to be seen. They can be a perfect accent to your veil, or add interest to your hairstyle if you go unveiled or take your veil off for the reception. The range of styles and sizes available makes them versatile and can enhance most hairstyles, from classic to ornate. They can be simple, but elegant, depending on how they are decorated, but they can also create a less formal look than other headdresses.

Hair combs can be worn on the top, side, or back of the head. In the back, you can secure a large comb under a bunch of upturned curls, around a French twist, or under a low bun. On one or both sides, you can use smaller combs for an elegant style, instead of a larger headdress. Decorative combs can also be worn on top to help hold hair in place or double as a tiara. In fact, you can even buy tiaras attached to combs rather than built into the typical band.

Tiara Combs

You’ve heard of tiaras and you’ve heard of combs, but you might not know that there are tiara combs too. These look like a tiara but hold your hair or veil in place like a comb. These decorative combs are made with the teeth set at an angle so that the decorated part stands upright when attached to your hair from the front (unlike back or side combs, which are made with the decoration glued flat or parallel to the teeth section).

Combining veil and decorative combs

Some brides prefer to wear the veil and decorative comb as one piece. You can achieve this by placing the veil directly onto a tiara or other top / back comb instead of the simple veil comb. This reduces the number of pieces you have to deal with when developing a hairstyle for the ceremony, but limits your options for the rest of the day. You will have to remove your helmet and veil or keep the veil intact overnight.

Regardless of the type of combs you use, involve your stylist in the decision. Chances are, he or she has valuable information on what sizes and types will create the most the look you want, while ensuring that your hair remains incredibly beautiful during the day and at night.