The Dreamiest, Prettiest Bridal Hair Trends of the Season

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• Zoe Sky, stylist, Pierre & Carlo Salon & Spa in Wyncote: "For this season the most popular bridal trends are romantic vintage waves, sleek buns, and effortless low updos. I love the vintage wave because
• "I specialize in ethnic hair, and it's important to have a great anti humidity product," says Sky. "This keeps the hair smooth while adding lasting shine. I like to add a pomade around the edges to make the look more polished.
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• "I love for a bride to feel comfortable. If she always wears her hair down, it's important as a stylist to steer her away from a hairstyle completely away from what feels natural to her." Special occasion styling at Pierre & Carlo starts at $65.
  
• Laurentius Purnama, owner/master stylist Laurentius Salon in the Italian Market: "Most brides want to look like themselves on their wedding day: natural and ethereal during their wedding ceremony, but they
• Other bridal styling at Laurentius starts at $150.
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• Nghi Chung, stylist at Molana Hair Design Salon in Ardmore: "Brides these days do not want anything too severe and tight; they like soft and romantic."
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• "Braids are also really in!"
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• Special occasion hair styling at Molana starts at $65.
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• Franc Magri, stylist at Giovanni & Pileggi in Midtown Village: "This first look, the faux finger wave, is a modern take on the classic twenties style. The perfectly placed loose curls create the illusio
• "This second look pulls inspiration from the romance of the '20s. Using vintage and antique accessories, such as brooches, brides have the option to add a little sparkle and even some color to their hair in place of a traditional headpiece or veil."
• Jessica Jane, co-owner/master stylist at Parlour Hair and Skin in Fishtown: "Our favorite trend this bridal season is the braid. It's easy way to sweep up long, thick hair while addin
• "This particular bride bought different styles of chains from local markets and Etsy. We mixed and matched thick and thin, gold and silver, and I hand-sewed the chains into her hair."
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• "From classic and clean to romantic and messy, this simple style can fit any brides wedding day look!"
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Behind every blushing bride is a hair stylist who, through some combination of bobby pins, hairspray, and psychiatry, was able to transform the bride's blasé ponytail into the crowning glory of her wedding day dreams.

We're concluding Weddings Week 2014 with words from these unsung heroes, as stylists from all over the Philly area discuss their clients' most requested bridal hair looks. From braids to chains, these are the styles Philly brides are asking for.
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