Elegant Wedding Guest Hairstyles You Can Do at Home (2024)

The tiniest switches sometimes make the biggest impressions. If you favor the low ponytail, swap your hair tie with a statement barrette or two instead.

Once you've mastered styling your own curls, every day will be a good curl day. Bouncy hair like this is perfect for any occasion, including weddings.

The secret to not overdoing it with over-the-top hair barrettes is by balancing it with a simpler style, like this low loose bun.

A sleek and sexy ponytail like this one is equally as stylish as it is functional. When the bouquet toss comes, you'll be more than ready with your hair tied back.

If beach waves are kinda your thing, no need to totally change them. With a soft, low bun like this one, you'll get the same effortless vibe but with a little more effort put into it.

If you're tired of the long, loose waves of the last few years, revisit the trends of another decade. Who knew a late '90s/early '00s hairstyle could feel so refreshing? This voluminous blowout would go perfectly with a simple slip dress.

Be careful with this dreamy ponytail—it's so good, you just might take the attention away from the bride.

The love between the couple is real, but your bangs don't have to be. When you can make fake fringe look this good, why even bother going through the grow-out process later on? Leave the tail out of your high bun and you'll have everyone thinking they're legit.

If you're in the wedding, you might not want to be too trendy, but if you're a guest, you can lean as far into the '90s trend as you want. This style is the updated, upside-down version of the fountain ponytail. It's a twist on a twist, if you will.

Outdoor weddings are unpredictable. Start with a wet look like the one shown here, and you won't be stressed about your hair if it starts to rain.

Updos like the French twist usually suck to try to do on yourself. One tiny bump or rogue hair and you have to start completely over. But if you keep it tousled like this, loose strands are the goal.

Think your hair's too short for a ponytail? Well, it ain't. Pull the front up as high as you can, leave the back down, pull some pieces out around your face, and boom. You've got yourself a short ponytail.

Braids are one of those hairstyles that just looks good from all angles. Wear yours down, or pull them up in a style like this one. You really, really can't go wrong.

If your hair is short and fine, add a little body and movement with loose, airy waves. Best part with a soft look like this? It's okay if your curls fall out throughout the night (that's kinda what you're going for).

Ceremony in the front, reception in the back. This look features both slicked strands (key for keeping your hair out of your face) and romantic loose waves.

Sure, the day isn't about you, but you still want to look fire, right? It's totally acceptable to put a little more time and effort into your hairstyle than usual, but this one only looks complicated. If you can twist your hair into a bun, you can copy this updo yourself. Slap a few velvet bows on it, and you're set.

With all the wind and humidity of a beach wedding, don't try to do too much with your hair (because spoiler: it won't last). A simple high bun suits the carefree vibes of an outdoor ceremony.

If you always style your short hair the same way, you're missing out on a lot of good hair moments. Take this look for instance. With a little styling cream and a rake of your fingers, you can transform your everyday bob into a look fit for a wedding.

Torn between wearing your hair up and wearing it down? That's why this half-up hairstyle was invented. Like two looks in one, the half-bun gives you the best of both styles.

When you're out of breath and covered in sweat from all the Cha-Cha-Sliding, you'll be thankful you went with a tight bun like this.