Although the bride is meant to be the centerpiece on her wedding day, many other important figures will also want to look stunning, particularly the mother of the bride! A well-styled MOB should exude elegance while remaining understated. Here are several lovely mother of the bride hairstyles to spark your inspiration!
Elegant Style with Glamorous Waves
For the mother of the bride, a hairstyle featuring glamorous waves will be a perfect choice. Glam waves will be curled to the ends and all in the same direction. The hair will be brushed out to create seamless waves. To enhance the style, you can choose to wear it all down or half up.
Elegant Airy Volume Low Bun
This sophisticated updo was fashioned to be voluminous while maintaining a refined touch. The thick pieces in front would excel at softening the face and exuding an elegant vibe.
Versatile Braided Updo
This look can effortlessly transition into romantic, casual, sophisticated, and elegant updo categories. My favorite thing about this style is its adaptability, depending on which dress you pair it with. Nothing is better than having a reliable updo that can be worn to various occasions. A mother of the bride wanting this style should have either short or medium hair length and any texture. The longer the hair, the bigger the braid, and vice versa.
Elegant Graduated Bob with Bangs
This elegant graduated bob is sophisticated, airy, and feminine. It was designed to make the bride’s mother look and feel stunning on such a memorable day. This style is also fantastic for daily wear. It can be tucked behind the ears or pinned to one side to create a different appearance or blow-dried with ample volume to provide a striking look.
Timeless French Twist
Transform your look with this stunning hairstyle! It’s sleek and sophisticated, ensuring you’ll shine at any occasion.
Gentle & Twisted Pinned Updo
This hairstyle is all about gentle and twisted elegance! I adore how it appears that the delicate curls were styled up and effortlessly secured. An upstyle on a blonde is always a favorite of mine because the various hues and textures shine through beautifully. Curl the hair first and use a wide-tooth comb to brush it out. I blow-dried mousse into the hair, tonged it, and brushed it out, then section by section (from bottom to top). I twisted and pinned the hair up.
Elegant Twisted Updo
Incorporate twists and turns in a beautiful updo for stunning texture and depth! Finish the elegant look with an eye-catching accessory.
Chic and Effortless Updo
Consider this look if you want your hair up and out of your face on your child’s special day. It’s incredibly simple; once it’s done, you won’t have to think about it for the rest of the day! This look is perfect for mothers with long hair. This style will be stunning if you have a round face and want to elongate it. To help get your hair smoothed back perfectly, I love using Bumble and Bumble’s Does It All Hairspray. It’s light and won’t get too sticky. If you have extra unruly hair, try using Super Goo by Kevin Murphy. It’s a little heavier and will keep your mane tamed all night. To style, secure your hair back into a high ponytail in the crown section of your head. If needed, spray it with a light-hold hairspray and smooth it with a soft boar bristle brush.
Elegant Chignon
I love this look as it is a beautifully soft and graceful style. It is a style to be admired for its versatility from the start. It’s the ideal choice for events such as a wedding, reunion, casual dinner party, or even a school formal. This style enhances any fashion statement. Do not refine this style too much, as it is more of a soft, textured appearance.
Elegant Half Updo with Subtle Highlights
This hairstyle for mothers attending weddings is soft, simple, and elegantly feminine. She loves to maintain some hair framing her face with a half-up, half-down style. The client arrived with wavy, thick locks. We utilized a 1-inch iron to create gentle curls and lightly pinned the top section to enhance her elegant appearance for the occasion.
Chic Half-up Half-Down
Look like a charming vision without any fuss with these half-tied curls! Bring your favorite fairy tale dream to life with a few hairpins and a floral accessory to create a half-up hairstyle for the mother of the bride that anyone would admire.
Effortless Short Waves
If you’re in search of stylish mom hairstyles, consider this one! It’s a gentle textured look for mothers who wish to embrace the natural movement of their beautiful short hair.
Effortlessly Styled Chignon
This is a timeless and elegant updo for a mother of the bride. It’s relaxed, romantic, charming, and straightforward. I appreciate its elegance and relaxed texture, which gives a gentle look. The hair doesn’t need to be voluminous, but there should be sufficient length to create a substantial chignon.
Charming Twist with a Hat
This hairstyle is ideal for the mother of the bride at an elegant winter wonderland wedding or even an outdoor beach destination wedding in Spring or Summertime. It’s a stunning look for the mature lady (MOB) or a black-tie-themed bridal party. Plus, it’s a great style for naturally textured hair or creating texture with any hot tool (curling or flat iron). An exceptional finishing spray for any up-styling, specifically this one, surely requires my all-time favorite, perfect for any weather and texture, is Kenra Professional Volume Spray 25.
Elegant Low Bun with a Modern Twist
This look is a timeless blend of casual elegance with a touch of sophistication. I adore this style for clients as it appears effortless yet stylish. This look is an ideal choice for a mother of the bride, bride, bridesmaid, or even someone seeking a hint of flirtatious charm for that memorable occasion.
Cascading Crown Braids & Elegant Stacked Curls
This hairstyle offers a soft, romantic, and natural appearance. It features stacked curls at the base with added volume at the crown, complemented by braids that gracefully encircle the back of the head. This look is flattering on everyone. I often use it primarily for bridesmaids. The flowing curls cascading down the back are stunning for photos, and the intricate braided details draw compliments throughout the evening. It’s an ideal style for any occasion and one of my top choices to create!
Elegant Soft Updo with Floral Accent
This style represents my interpretation of a timeless mother of the bride updo, showcasing sophistication with a gentle yet intricate touch. This adaptable look is flattering for everyone, making it a favorite choice for both myself and my clients.
Effortless Long Waves
This bridal appearance is versatile. It is a style you can wear to the office and seamlessly transition to cocktails afterward. A professional curling iron and a protective thermal styling spray are essential tools to achieve this look. Any hair type can embrace this style with the right spray and curling iron.
Elegant Curly Updo
A stunning curly upstyle that’s perfect for women looking to leave a memorable impression at a special occasion.
Chic Messy Updo
This hairstyle features a relaxed, chic messy updo. The delightful aspect of this style is its effortlessly loose appearance. I adore the strands cascading from the updo, giving it a natural touch. There’s a lovely volume throughout, which many women aspire to achieve. This elegant look is particularly suited for those with curly, shoulder-length to medium-length hair. To create these flowing pieces of hair, the strands around the hairline should be trimmed shorter for a harmonious balance within the updo. This hairstyle is ideal for anyone seeking a look that’s not overly polished or sleek. It’s versatile enough for brides, mothers of the bride/groom, at the wedding, or even as a guest at any formal occasion!
Charming Side Bun
I would consider this a modern twist on a classic side chignon. I suggest this style to any mother of the bride seeking a sophisticated appearance. It pairs beautifully with a strapless dress, as it rests low and may graze the shoulder area. Be mindful, as it could snag on rhinestones and jackets. The side can also be effortlessly undone and reimagined into a fresh look for a bride desiring a new vibe for her reception, provided it’s done skillfully!
Effortlessly Styled
This is the look for you if you wish to embrace a casual, easygoing MOB style! This style is perfect for those mothers who have natural waves and want to showcase them. Medium to thick textured hair will work best, and any face shape will be enhanced by this look.
Classic Updo
Embrace timeless sophistication with an elegant low do at the nape. Effortlessly beautiful.
Chic Short Curls
This look is for the woman with hair on the shorter side (above the shoulders) who wants to steer clear of a conventional “mother of the bride” style. It empowers the woman to embrace her chic side! This look is ideal when you desire volume and texture without being overly curly or “perfect.” Variations of this could be less or more curly, less or more volume, or adding a hairpiece to one side. You could even tuck one side!
Layered Curled Bob
This style is best characterized as a bob with layers, styled using a 1-inch curling iron. What I love most about hairstyles for mothers of the bride is their combination of simplicity and sophistication. This client’s daughter is preparing for her wedding, so we like to experiment with different colors or cuts at each appointment. On this occasion, we were exploring styles for the big day!
Radiant Golden Blonde Layered Bob
I suggest a radiant golden blonde layered bob if you want a chic and eye-catching hairstyle. This style features a shoulder-length bob with layers that add movement and texture. The golden blonde shade brings warmth and luminosity. It gives you a lively and sun-kissed appearance. When at your hairstylist, ask for a layered bob with soft, blended golden blonde highlights. The highlights should enhance your skin tone. The layers will help frame your face and accentuate your features.
Elegant Medium-Length Half Updo
This easy-to-achieve updo features twists and loose waves cascading down, creating a look that exudes softness and elegance. The style is perfect for a charming beach wedding.
Elegant Updo with Curls
This is an elegant yet refined updo with plenty of texture. My favorite aspect of this look is its adaptability. It can suit anyone from the mother of the bride to a prom celebration. Always start with second-day hair because it holds the style significantly better. Medium to long length and texture works best for this look. Regarding preparation for this style, my preferred products are Kevin Murphy Doo.Over and Bedroom.Hair to add both texture and volume to the hair. Having multi-dimensional color will also enhance the visual texture of this style.
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