20 Totally Swoonworthy Hairstyles for Black Brides

No matter what your wedding style or personality is, your hair becomes its own statement on the big day, so finding the perfect look for your tresses is just as important as finding the perfect outfit! With your venue, weather, preference for hair accessories all in mind when it comes to your bridal hairdos, we have gathered up our very favorite styles for natural, relaxed, weaved, and so much more hair. From ponytail locs for masculine-of-center brides, to Gibson Girl-inspired vintage brides, to textured afros for ultimate modern bohemian looks, it's time to get inspired as you prepare to rock out your wedding day in the style that makes you glow with love and confidence.

Braided Updo Bun

as seen on Rock My Wedding

Photography: Freckle Photography | Wedding Dress: Ailsa Munro Dressmaker | Earrings: Wolf & Moon | Florals: Clare Kilgour Floristry

Windswept and Wavy

as seen on Tidewater and Tulle

Photography: L'Amour Foto | Florals: Sugar Snap Events | Hair & Makeup: DIY by Bride

Slicked Back Pixie Cut

as seen on Inspired By This

Photography: Kelly McDaniel Photography | Coordination: Diana Sabb Events & Design | Hair: Shanni Lambson | Florals: Exotica Designs | Makeup: Kayla Arielle Artistry | Wedding Dress: Tara Lauren from Mary Me Bridal

Piled Locs Updo

as seen on Aisle Perfect

Photography: Stephanie Rogers | Event Planning & Design: Fight For Joy Events + Design | Wedding Dress: Anna Skoblikova | Hair: Moroccan Chocolate | Makeup: The Beauty Secret | Suit: ASOS

Combed Out Coif with Florals

as seen on Southbound Bride

Photography: Krista A. Jones | Planning & Design: Bustle Events | Florals: Bloom Babes | Rentals: Pow Wow Vintage Rentals | Hair & Makeup: Thorne Artistry | Dress: Elle Bridal Boutique | Model: Kristina Vanderslice

Vintage-Inspired Gibson Girl

as seen on Fab You Bliss

Photographer: Unique2Chic Photography | Model: The Maria Antoinette | Wedding Dress: Wedding Wonderland

Asymmetrical Twist Curls

as seen on Confetti Magazine

Photography: The Toths Photo and Film | Wedding Dress: Laura George

Simple Top Bun

as seen on Wedding Sparrow

Photography: O'Malley Photographers | Wedding Dresses: The Dress Theory | Hair & Makeup: Iris & Gold

Natural Afro Beauty

as seen on Junebug Weddings

Photography: Michigan Behn Photography | Florals: Adore Weddings and Events | Makeup: Makeup by Charelle | Wedding Dress: Casey Jeanne

Partially Pulled Back Locs with Greenery

as seen on Fab You Bliss

Photography: In The Garden Boudoir | Makeup: In2yourBeauty Makeup Artistry | Florals: Julie Miner Events | Wedding Dress: Sew Trendy via Etsy

Unstructured Low Bun

as seen on Belle the Magazine

Photography: KVC Photography | Planning & Design: Anna Panu of Chancey Charm | Wedding Dress: Fabulous Frocks Bridal | Hair & Makeup: Margaret Snider

Highlighted Ringlet Curls

as seen on Munaluchi Bridal

Photography: Love Daley Photography | Design and Style: Persnickety Events | Florals: Ever After Floral Design | Makeup: Face Tyme | Hair: Epic Hair Studio | Wedding Gown: Inbal Dror from Chic Parisien

Classic Updo with Tiara

as seen on Aisle Perfect

Photography: Tyme Photography | Wedding Design & Coordination: Wedding Concepts | Wedding Dress: Galia Lahav | Florals: Fleur Le Cordeur | Makeup & Hair: Jide of Stola

Half Down, Half Up with Chain Headpiece

as seen on Aisle Perfect

Photography: Ricardo Quintana | Wedding Dress: Fantasy Bridal | Florals: Flower Patch | Velvet Suit: Kenneth Boggs Suits

Simply Straight

as seen on Hey Wedding Lady

Photography: Amilia Photography | Wedding Dress: Amsale from White Dresses Boutique | Hair & Makeup: Lovely You With Lecia Doss | Headpiece: Toni Federici | Earrings: Haute Bride

Short and Boldly Beautiful

as seen on Burnett's Boards

Photography: Archer Inspired | Event Design & Styling: Be Loved Events + Design | Beauty: Cassandra McClure | Wedding Dress & Earrings: Epiphany Boutique

Ponytail Locs

as seen on Tidewater and Tulle

Photography: Dragon Studio | Event Coordination: Cherry Blossom Planning Factory | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal from Studio I Do | Bride's Custom Tuxedo: Bobby Macc Bespoke | Hair: Humble Hair & Da Notty Roots

Swept Up Natural Curls with Glimmer

as seen on Tidewater and Tulle

Photography: Chelsea Anderson Photography | Concept Design: Aisle Society | Event Production: Tidewater and Tulle | Jewelry: David's Bridal | Event Coordination: Just Dandy Events | Hair & Makeup: Darling and Dapper Studio

Braided Locs Top Bun

as seen on Glamour and Grace

Photography: Nikki Santerre Photography | Event Design: Aisle Society | Event Production: Storyboard Wedding and Glamour & Grace | Florals: Amanda Burnette | Wedding Dress: David's Bridal | Hair & Makeup: Avenue 42 Style Studio | Rentals: Paisley & Jade

Loose Long Wavy Loveliness

as seen on Hey Wedding Lady

Photography: Unique2Chic Photography | Event Planning: Honeybee Events | Florals: Gold and Bloom Floral Design | Wedding Dress: BHLDN | Hair: The Maria Antoinette | Makeup: Swirl and Tap

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