For the longest time, I assumed that my wedding day hair would look something like this…

Traditional, simple, Audrey Hepburn. How can one go wrong? Yet, lately, I’m beginning to think I pigeonholed myself and forgot to do the proper research. I’ve started to consider other looks, specifically options that are more modern. I have even entertained the possibility of wearing my hair down (gasp!) But I’ll come back to that. For now here’s what I don’t want…

I’m not a big fan of tendrils and curly Qs. I’m Asian and my hair is naturally very straight (big surprise) so I tend to think that my hair looks better wavy rather than in tight, stiff curls. Also, on a related note, I’m not a fan of the two or three strands of hairsprayed tendrils look. Think about it – it’s kinda like prom hair, except I’m not seventeen, I’m twenty seven. Yikes! Here’s an example of a pretty updo…but hold the tendrils.

I also don’t want gems, glitter, beanie babies or anything similar stuck into my hair on the big day. Here’s an extreme case of this:

Yes, I’m Japanese American…but this is just pushing it:

So now that you know what I’m not looking for, here’s what I’m considering:
If I do wear my hair up, something simple and sweet. Here’s a popular look… And if I wear my hair down, this could be nice…
The next step in this process is finding a hairstylist. In the booming metropolis of L.A. there are about a zillion hair places. I considered this one place in Koreatown until Mr. G’s cousin said that every bride going in there comes out looking exactly the same: like a Korean Stepford wife. If he said that and he’s a guy (and let’s face it guys don’t usually notice that stuff), it must be pretty bad. I guess it’s back to the drawing board. I’m open to suggestions. What are you doing with your hair for the big day?
(Image sources 1, 2, 3, 4,5,6)