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Brides know how important it is to look and feel their best on their wedding day, with hours of deliberations put into which dress, shoes and accessories should be worn to walk down the aisle. But aside from that, hair and make-up can either make or break a wedding look. We asked three of the U.K.'s top hairdressers for their tips on how to achieve the perfect updo for a blushing bride.

The chignon

A classic, and for good reason, the chignon is celebrity hairdresser and owner of Andrew Collinge Hairdressing, Andrew Collinge's favourite bridal look. To get the look, Andrew advises starting with an application of CO by Andrew Collinge Hair Moisturiser to towel-dried hair, with the leave-in product prepping locks perfectly for styling the classic 'do. "First blow dry the hair for a smooth sleek finish," Andrew tells Cover Media. "To create the style, work a little CO by Andrew Collinge Definer throughout the hair, and then take all the hair in to one section and brush it in to a ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a band. Turn the ends of the hair back towards the band and grip into place."

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Spritz CO by Andrew Collinge Firm Hold Hairspray all over the look to complete and voila, a look that will last all day and leave you feeling glamorous and elegant.

The tousled side ponytail

Ross Charles, owner of Ross Charles Hairdressing, prefers something slightly more modern, and cites the tousled side pony as his favourite wedding day look.

"The key to this look is preparation and getting curls perfect before fixing the hair into the ponytail," he told Cover Media. "To start, section the hair into pieces around an inch wide and wrap them around the curling iron. To achieve the tousled affect make sure to keep the hair slightly far apart when wrapping around the iron, if the hair is close together when curling, the curls will be much tighter." Mist each curl with hairspray as you go, and once a section has been curled, run your fingers through the hair to loosen the curls and add texture. Then it's time to create the ponytail. "Part the hair to one side using the fine end of a comb and use your fingers to direct the hair into a low ponytail behind the ear with your fingers," he explained. "To keep this look messy, don't be too careful when fixing the hair into place.

The bun

A bun is the bridal look of choice for Karen Thomson, Owner of KAM Hair and Body Spa in Lossiemouth, who tells Cover Media: "Gone are the days of the delicate and neat ballerina bun, as messy, effortless looking buns have taken over! This hairstyle is great for brides as it showcases facial features and is perfect with a dress that has a lot of detail on the back that you want to show off."

Karen also has some tips on how to ensure you choose the right style for your big day. "When it comes to choosing the right style for the bride, the best way to do this is by having the bride into the salon the same day they have a dress fitting," she smiles. "It's also beneficial that the bride has their make-up trial this day too, as it gives them a chance to see the overall look with the wedding dress."

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