Ready, Set, Style: Pro Hair Hacks to Slay the Wedding Season

To help you keep your hair looking flawless from the Haldi glow to the reception glamour, Amy Johnson, Global Head of Education at Dyson, shares some effortless hacks to help you maintain your gorgeous hairstyles throughout each festivity.

1. Get Prepped Before the Parties Begin

Healthy hair makes every style shine brighter.

• Start your wedding-week prep with a hydrating mask and scalp exfoliation that removes buildup from styling products and pollution
• Sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and breakage.
• Use hair dryer to dry hair evenly without overexposure to heat, its smart sensors protect both scalp and strands

2. Mehendi-Ready in Minutes

Time is tight, and Mehendi waits for no one. Create soft curls or gentle waves for that boho-chic Mehendi vibe, wrap small sections and set them with the cold shot, they’ll last all afternoon, even as you dance around your bride-to-be bestie.

3. Sangeet Glam, Sans Damage

The sangeet calls for a look that can keep up with the music and movement. Use a wet to dry straightener offering sleek, frizz-free results with no hot plates or heat damage. For the perfect sangeet hairstyle, go for a sleek half ponytail with volume at the crown. Use it to smooth the lower layers and lift the top section for added bounce, then secure it with a chic clip or hair accessory. The result is a modern, camera-ready finish that lasts well into the afterparty.

4. Haldi Glow, Minimal Effort

The Haldi ceremony, on the other hand, is all about keeping it simple and radiant. Use smart hairdryer to achieve smooth, natural hair in minutes, with intelligent Scalp Protect Mode to prevent heat stress on your scalp too. It gives your hair a healthy sheen that pairs perfectly with that golden, turmeric glow.

Pro tip: To protect your hair from colour stains during the ceremony, apply a lightweight serum before styling which is a small but effective trick for an easier post-Haldi cleanup.

5. Wedding Evening Showstopper

The wedding evening becomes the moment everyone has been waiting for, the grand celebration where every detail matters, especially your hair. Whether you’re the bride doing your own glam, the groom prepping for his big moment, or the bridesmaid keeping the energy high, Beauty tools ensure you look effortlessly stunning while keeping your hair healthy and damage-free.

• For the Bride

For brides who love doing their own hair, use the Airwrap i.d to create flawless curls and waves without extreme heat, so your hair feels as good as it looks. Start by prepping towel-dried hair and pre-dry the hair until its almost dry before attaching the 40mm barrels to craft soft, romantic curls that can be brushed out into glamorous waves. If you prefer a fuller, bouncier look, switch to the conical barrels for tighter curls and finish with the Coanda smoothing dryer to tame flyaways and add shine. The Airwrap i.d. even remembers your styling settings, so your second-day touch-ups are quicker and more precise.

o For the Groom

While all eyes are on the bride, the groom’s look deserves just as much attention. A hair dryer is a game-changer for achieving a polished, camera-ready hairstyle with ease. Whether it’s taming frizz, adding a bit of volume, or styling a sleek side part, it ensures hair stays fresh and perfectly styled throughout the long ceremonies and endless photos

o For the Bridesmaid

If you’re a bridesmaid juggling dance rehearsals, selfies, and last-minute errands, wet to dry straightener is your styling saviour. It dries and straightens hair simultaneously using air, not heat plates, giving you smooth, glossy hair in half the time. For the wedding night, use it to create a clean and sooth look that holds its shape even through all the dancing. Want something more polished? Use the tool to smooth your hair first, then twist it into a low, sleek bun, a chic and timeless style that complements any outfit and stays put all night. Don’t forget to accessories with jewelled hair bands or flowers

6. Reception-Ready in Record Time

When the celebrations roll into the reception or after-party, the best idea is to refresh your look effortless. Revive your curls or smoothen out sections without needing a complete wash. Just use the Coanda smoothing dryer to eliminate frizz and the conical barrel quickly re-curl the front pieces for a touch of softness and movement, transitioning seamlessly from one event to the next always looking as radiant as the occasion demands.

7. Destination Wedding Ready: Style Anywhere, Anytime

Destination weddings are all about balancing beauty with practicality, endless functions, changing climates, and packed schedules mean your hair needs to look perfect without adding stress to your travel checklist. From beachside ceremonies to hilltop vows, here’s how to stay effortlessly styled wherever you go.

• Pack light, plan right: Choose travel-sized essentials and multi-tasking beauty products to save space. Pack only what you’ll use across events, your go-to styling tool, serum, and minimal hair accessories
• Hydration is key: Flying and long travel days can dehydrate your hair. Keep a leave-in conditioner or hydrating mist handy and drink plenty of water to maintain shine from within
• Weather-proof your style: If you’re heading somewhere humid, carry an anti-frizz spray and avoid excessive product buildup. For dry, cooler destinations, add a nourishing hair oil or serum to your routine
• Pre-wedding prep matters: Trim your ends, get a gloss treatment, or indulge in a deep conditioning mask a week before your trip. Healthy hair styles faster and holds shape longer
• Be gentle between events: Avoid restyling over product buildup, use dry shampoo or refresh with a light mist before re-styling. Always detangle gently with a wide-tooth comb
• Choose protective accessories: Swap elastic ties for silk scrunchies and sleep on a satin pillowcase to reduce friction and keep your hairstyle intact
• Don’t skip protection: Even with intelligent heat tools, always apply a light heat protectant spray. It helps maintain smoothness, especially in varying climates