How Long Before an Event Should I Get My Hair Cut?

Is a wedding on your horizon? Whether you’re a bride, in the bridal party, or a cherished guest, it’s important that you start thinking now about your wedding hairstyle. Unlike other aesthetic elements, your hair is continually growing and changing, so without proper pre-planning, you might miss the mark and show up with hair that looks less than your best for the big day.

Plan ahead now for your wedding haircut and reach out to our team at Lux Hair Bar with any questions about wedding haircuts or other special occasion cuts and colors. Our expert team is standing by with tips and tricks to have your locks ready to impress any for any upcoming special occasion.

For the Bride: 2 to 3 months in advance

Like the caterer or florist, your wedding hairstylist can—and probably should—be booked far in advance of your actual wedding day. Often, early booking is needed so that you can work around the schedules of the most popular wedding vendors in the Lexington area. As soon as you have your hair and make-up person booked, you’ll want to start a schedule of haircuts leading up to the big day to ensure your locks will look their best when you’re walking down the aisle. Depending on your wedding hair style, you may want to plan with a stylist and consider additional time to grow out your hair or try a new color. You’ll also want to schedule in time a few weeks before the wedding to do a dry run and make sure your look is ready for the big day.

For the Bridal Party: 2 to 4 weeks in advance

If you’re in the bridal party, you’ll likely want to be sure you’re on the same page as the bride as far as your wedding day hairstyle and overall bridal party look at least a couple months in advance. That will give you plenty of time to adjust your hair cut timing to meet the intended wedding day style.

For example, if you’ll be coloring your hair for the wedding and you’re trying a new color, you’ll want to book your wedding haircut and color farther in advance just in case you don’t love the new shade or it needs to be adjusted slightly. On the other hand, if you’re coloring your hair but it’s a color you’ve worn for a while, then you’ll want your wedding haircut and color closer to the actual wedding day for a more vibrant look.

For Wedding Guests: 1 to 2 weeks in advance

In general, when you’re a guest at a wedding and wanting to look your best, you’ll want to get your special occasion cut just before the wedding. Give yourself a little more time between the cut and the wedding if you’re going to a new stylist, making a major change, or if you like a natural-worn look.

Alternatively, If you know the stylist you’re seeing and they’ve cut your hair before, if you’re not doing any major changes, or if you like a freshly cut look, then you’ll want to schedule your wedding haircut closer to the wedding day.

Contact Lux Hair Bar For Special Occasion Cuts & Colors

Whether you’re attending a wedding or getting ready for your another special occasion, our expert hair care team at Lux Hair Bar is ready to help you craft your perfect hairstyle.

Book a special occasion cut or color at our salon, located in Lexington, Kentucky. Lux Hair Bar serves Lexington and the communities of Winchester, Versailles, Georgetown, and  Nicholasville, Kentucky—and we look forward to seeing you off for your big day.

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