Step Up Your Bridal Game With Eye-catching Hair Accessories Online in India: 10 Trendy Hair Accessories and 5 Unique Hairstyles Included

Perhaps, the only event that can give a neck to neck competition to Brazil's Rio festival is a big fat Indian wedding! An Indian wedding is not just about 2 souls joining in holy matrimony but a week-long of festivities celebrated with pomp and splendour. Lights, colours, cultural programmes, exciting rituals, a get-together of family and friends, an Indian wedding has it all. The glitz and glamour of an Indian wedding is a ceremony to remember. Everyone loves to be a part of it.

It has been established that an Indian wedding is larger than life affair. The arrangements are opulent, almost like that of a large scale festival. So it is not surprising that the bridal look of an Indian wedding is nothing short of that of a queen. Right from the elaborately designed bridal attire to the intricate and antique carvings of the earring, nothing is plain or flattened in the bridal look.

There are opulence and variety in bridal hairstyles too. There are some traditional hairstyles that are classic and have been sported by brides for centuries while some have cropped up recently and aptly complement a contemporary bridal raiment. Over the years, the Indian bridal hairstyles have altered as it got influenced by foreign cultures and current trends but they remain as opulent and elegant as ever. Here are the 5 best bridal hairstyles:

Braids are in itself intricate and beautiful, and it can be elevated by embellishing it. The decoration can be done with fresh flowers or artificial ones or with pendants and other jewellery. Flowers give off a fresh and radiant look while jewellery gives a regal appearance. There are both traditional and contemporary style jewellery to decorate your braid with. In the end, it depends upon the fancies of the bride and the outfit she is wearing in the wedding, as to how her braid will be ornamented.

The messy look is the latest fashion. Though the 'messy' style typically has received mixed reviews over the years; seen as a sign of intelligence but also as a proof of disorganisation and/or lack of hygiene, but recently it has been getting more positive reviews. The carefully created messy bun look requires less effort and makes art out of a bad hair day. The hairstyle is perfect for both straight hair and curly hair brides and is helpful to those who have frizzy hair.

If you are blessed with beautiful tresses then the only way to do justice to them is to leave them be. Let it flow with freedom. And as a hairdo for a bride, just touch up with a top lock. Such a hairstyle would suit both traditional and modern bridal wear and is also easy to set up. It is simple yet elegant and bound to make the bride look like a million dollars.

The half updo is the best hairstyle for a bride that has long, curly and voluminous hair. In terms of appearance, it looks majestic what with the bun resting on the head like a crown and the rest of the hair cascading down the shoulders. Practically, it is a stylish way to contain your hair so that it doesn’t disturb you. Pair a beautiful tiara with this half updo hairstyle and your contemporary bridal look is complete.

The bohemian bun is a cute hairstyle for brides with long and wavy hair. This opulent hairstyle is an embellishment of the basic donut bun and is bound to make the bride look beautiful on her special day. It gives off major boho vibes is the most appropriate hairstyle for a girl who is going for a contemporary look on her wedding day.

There are many cultures in India and each has its own wedding traditions. The wedding attire of both the bride and groom differs from culture to culture thus giving rise to a variety of bridal jewellery. Moreover, present times have brought with it, its own modern and contemporary style of jewellery and they are becoming more and more popular with each passing day. In short, India doesn’t lack in bridal jewellery. Traditional, contemporary, fusion, you name it, you have it. The choices are varied and each piece is as good as the other. Follow this BP Guide to choose the best bridal hair accessory for yourself or a friend:

The bun chain is minimalistic yet elegant. It is the perfect bridal headgear for a bride who does not wish to overdo her getup. Tie your long hair in a bun and put the bun chain on it and your look is complete. This bun chain consists of 3 chains dangled across two pins that resemble a tree branch. This studded jewellery is 550 mm in width and has a base material of alloy. It has rhodium plating and the colour is golden yellow. It comes for Rs. 999 at Mirraw.

The tiara is synonymous with a princess and an Indian bride is nothing short of that on her special day. So, it won’t be strange if her crowning glory is decked with an intricately designed tiara like this one. This is a silver-toned tiara embellished with flower designs. It has a glittering, silvery-white hue and is of the dimensions 19 cm x 2.2 cm. This tiara would compliment a contemporary bridal attire as opposed to the traditional one. While the Indian traditional bridal colours are best complimented by the mesmerising yellow of gold, this silver-hued tiara would go great with a pure white bridal gown and a messy braid cascading down her neck and shoulders. It comes at a price of Rs. 999 and can be purchased at Myntra.

The matha patti is an Indian traditional bridal jewellery that consists of a central chain called a “tika” placed along the hair parting and two chain extensions on either side along the hairline. It is a heavy and opulent headgear that goes in spirit with the larger than life Indian weddings. This gold plated matha patti is embellished with peach coloured pearls and intricate gold and white flower designs. It will go well with a light pink coloured, traditional bridal attire. It costs Rs. 7,500 at Punjabi Traditional Jewellery.

Rakoodi is a traditional South Indian hair adornment that oozes royalty and class. It is essentially a hair pendant that is clipped to the bun and is usually fitted with precious and semi-precious stones. Usually, a rakoodi is worn alongside a gajra but if the rakoodi itself is sufficiently opulent then it need not be coupled with anything other headgear. This rakoodi is made from kemp stones which is complimented by nakash elephant piece accents. It is of a bright pink and off white hue and is of the dimensions 3.6 inches x 2.5 inches. It comes at a price of Rs. 7,100 and is available to buy at Rajatamaya. If you are having a traditional South Indian wedding then a rakoodi to adorn your hair is a must.

A veni is a flowery adornment around the hair bun. It gives off the impression of an ancient Indian crown and makes the bun look more voluminous. This veni is simple hair jewellery made up of green flowers peppered with white and pink flower petals. It looks fresh and elegant and has a classy vibe to it. It can be adorned with both traditional and contemporary bridal outfits and comes at a price of Rs. 1,175. Buy it from Anuradha Art Jewellery.

Jhoomar is a traditional Indian bridal hair adornment which is dangled on the left side of the head. Usually, they come in a fan shape but they can be of any shape and design in the human imagination. They are also called “pasa” or “tikka”. This jhoomar is fan-shaped one and consists of intricate antique design. It is heavy and rich in appearance and is perfect for a completely traditional outfit. The centrepiece is an intricately carved flower with richly designed spheres dangling from the lower part of it to give it a fan shape. This antique jhoomar comes at a price of Rs. 1,150 at Vijay and Sons.

Hair adornments usually include jewellery that embellish the scalp or the bun. But an Indian bride can embellish the entire length of her hair if she so chooses. Like for example, adorning the entire length of the braid. It can be done so either by attaching a piece of studded chain along the length of the braid or with pendants placed at equal distance from each other along the braid. This braid jewellery consists of beautifully designed white coloured pendants that can be placed along the braid to embellish it. Such jewellery suits best on thick hair. A set of 5 of this pendant costs Rs. 999 at Shop Clues.

This is an intricately designed gold maang tikka. It has maroon accents that complement the yellow colour of the gold. It is beautifully crafted from 22-carat gold and is of the dimensions 1.5 inches x 7 inches. This is great hair adornment for a bride on her wedding day. The fact that it is made of pure gold is according to Indian wedding traditions and would be suitable in a wedding ceremony that is traditional in all respects. The maroon in the maang tikka makes it eligible to be worn by a wedding saree of the same colour. It costs Rs. 93,718 at PC Chandra India.

Gajra is a flower arrangement on the hair and is usually sported by South Indian women. Though gajras are worn on a regular basis by most women in the southern states of India yet a more intricate bridal version of it is also available for special occasions like weddings. Gajras can be made from both fresh and artificial flowers. The latter is preferred as the former is not always feasible. This artificial flower gajra is appropriate for a bride. It is made with artificial orange coloured roses. It is not only beautiful but also unique considering the colour of the roses. It will also complement the usual rich colours of the bridal sarees. The best feature of this gajra is that they are scented. It comes at a price of Rs. 417 at Anuradha Art Jewellery.

Mukut means crown and a mukut made of pure gold is a common feature in a Bengali bride's traditional adornment. This mukut has an intricately designed with flower patterns. It is made of 22-carat yellow gold and will go perfectly with the bride's traditional Bengali attire. It is of the dimensions 6 inches x 3.5 inches and weighs 7.15 grams. It comes at a price of Rs. 44,085 at PC Chandra India.

Strictly contemporary, this bohemian style headband is perfect for a bride who is not a stickler for traditions. This sort of headband is for a bride who decides her own wedding rather than allowing traditions to decide it. This headband consists of a gold-coloured braided chain along the hair parting and two chains along the hair on either side. One hairline chain is braided while the other is has tiny crystal pendants along its length. It is of size 52 cm and is made with zinc alloy. This bohemian headgear would go well with any contemporary wedding gown and is best complimented by a messy braid hairstyle with flower adornment on it. It comes at a price of Rs. 599 and is available to buy at Onshopdeal.

The bridal veil is a traditional bridal headwear seen in Christian weddings. Together with a pure white gown, the veil gives a sophisticated and majestic look to the bride. This is a double-layered traditional veil made of tulle cloth and weighs about 90 grams. One layer is of25 inches length while the other is of 32 inches. It has a fine misc binding on it and is attached to a comb for ease of wearing. This ivory coloured veil will go perfectly with the traditional white gowns worn by Christian brides. It comes at a price of Rs. 1,800 at Cart 2 India.