35 Bridesmaid Hairstyles 2025 – Elegant Updos, Soft Waves and Trending Wedding Hair Ideas
When it comes to creating the perfect bridal party look, the hairstyle plays a key role in tying everything together. In 2025, the bridesmaids hairstyle is not less about the intertwining between classical beauty and the usage of something modern and casual. Whether you have long or short, thick or thin hair, or live in a coastal area with a lot of wind, this year these wedding hairstyles will suit your needs. Your bridal party might be wearing loose bohemian waves to an outdoor wedding or classic updos to a black-tie evening reception regardless, there is a style to suit every dress and personality. This handpicked selection of 35 fabulous bridesmaid hairstyles 2025 will have brides looking picture-perfect bridesmaid hairstyles with the first toast to the last dance performance.
1. Elegant Low Ponytail with Soft Waves
Admittedly, a low ponytail is something so chic and yet so dressed up you would want to wear it to a wedding. This hairstyle allows the hair to fall in shiny and curled waves but the smooth upper crown combined with a wrapped band ornament ensure that it is sophisticated. It is a style which is glamorous but comfortable, ideal in a bride attendant striving to be dressy but not overdone. The little curly tendrils around face give a romantic dimension which photographs so well.
Long or medium length hair it looks great with thick or thin hair. Those soft waves can be done with a curling iron and shaped with a little hairspray so they last all day. Its additional fullness can also have seamless extensions, the style also goes well with a strapless dress or even in a halter neckline.
2. Romantic Textured Updo with Pearl Accents
This is a romantic updo and it resembles what people see in a fairytale. The hair layered in softly twisted softness is pinned together to achieve volume and texture and delicate pearl pins are visible to create a sexy shine. The face is held in place by the loose curled pieces which serve not to make the hair feel too rigid and keep the face friendly and touching with a vague touch of glamour.
Perfect as a medium length thin hair or on someone who wants to create a more full-looking, updo, this design works great with some teasing and sprayable hairspray that allows flexibility. The pearls can be replaced with new flowers or crystal pins on the basis of the type of wedding and looks lovely with pink bridesmaid dresses or a saree at a cultural wedding.
3. Voluminous Swirled Chignon
This twist chignon is a powerful statement of beauty, and all the strands of hair have been deliberately positioned to give the end result sculpted, voluminous look. The impact is architectural and romantic and reflects the light in all directions. It is a hairstyle that shouts special occasion without additional decoration.
This up do is just the thing to complete medium length hair or extensions and is a firm favourite when you want to add drama at black tie weddings and look perfectly matched with off the shoulder or one shoulder dresses. It suits bridesmaids particularly well in case they are in need of a safe, full-day design that does not lack softness due to the curved face-framing pieces.
4. Classic Side Part Hollywood Waves
The classic Hollywood waves with side part cannot be denied in their timelessness. Glossy, sleek and sharply demarcated, such a look exudes the feel of a 1950s glamour but remains innovative to 2025. The subtle tuck of one ear is earrings showing and its result is a balanced and polished look.
The style suits long/shoulder length hair which is normally thick or with the use of extensions. Take a big-barrel curling iron and brush through with a boar bristle brush to achieve the typical wave-pattern. It is easy to maintain during the day and it goes equally well with minimalist dresses and dresses with lots of embroidery.
5. Tousled Textured Updo with Loose Strands
Disheveled in the classiest sense, this slick textured updo is all about blissful idleness. Curls of tendrils around the face leave it soft and tendrils at the back give it height and depth with volumed bun. It is the sort of style which fits out even more handsomely as the evening progresses.
The style is great with thin hair because there is a lot of strategic teasing and pinning to flesh it out and not weigh it down. It is complementary to most dress necklines including strapless and high neck and leaves behind an adventurous touch to add element to the floral accessories or bold earrings.
6. Low Twisted Bun with Soft Layers
This side bun is just sheer simplicity and beauty all rolled into one–the bun that talks quiet and not loud. The casual-looking and twisted parts make it look home-made and the loosely coiled tendrils add romance and movement. It is elegantly casual, which is why it is fitting both as a reception setup or an outdoor weddings ceremony.
It is a good alternative to medium length hair or medium length thin hair, because the twists give bulk but without a lot of teasing involved. It is kept in place with the help of a light-hold spray keeping it soft. This hairstyle lends itself to pearl earrings and a strapless dress beautifully in a very effortless way adding grace to the look of a bridesmaid.
7. Voluminous Curled Ponytail
It is possible that thinning hair can make the ponytail as glamorous as the updo. This large curled pony tail has a smooth lifted crown and volumized curls that hang down the back providing this style both height and drama. The face-framing strands add softness, ensuring it’s wedding-ready.
This is most perfect with medium length or long hair but when it comes to thin hair with the help of extensions this can be made up to give more volume to it. It is easy to wear the whole day, and it complements romantic chiffon dresses and modern cool-looking dresses. A touch of shine spray should provide the curls with a perfect look in all pictures.
8. Half Up Half Down with Velvet Bow
There is something so adorably cute about a half up half down style with a bow. In this appearance the crown is changed to remain smooth and casually raised and the rest of the hair is flowing down in free slimy hair. The black velvet bow is a vintage touch of romance that will make one feel he or she is in an old movie.
This style suits both shoulders length or long hair and it can be vibrant both indoors and outdoors in weddings. It require little maintenance and it just so happens to be flawless and perfect making it ideal for a bridesmaid who would like to be able to go out and party all night.
9. Soft Center Part Waves
All these soft center part waves are a case of effortless elegance. The sleek, shiny texture along with the sharp yet feelable waves are beautiful and frame the face such that it is both fresh and fashionable. It’s understated glamour at its best.
It is a good style especially on medium length hair and definitely on thinning hair because of its volumizing wave pattern. It goes well with both simple dresses and much elaborate dresses as far as bridesmaids are concerned as it introduces balance and grace.
10. Sleek Wrapped Ponytail with Glam Waves
This slicked backed ponytail is more than meets the eye, the tied in base keeps the hair tie out of view and the flowing, lustrous locks of the pony flow down on to the shoulders with any bounce and glimmer. It is a new iteration of an old one and yet it feels new in 2025.
It is an excellent choice when it comes to the medium length updo simple styles which require staying safe during the entire day. It might be ideal to any black women or individuals with long hair style but with extensions it can be used to give additional volume. Finish this stylish and multi-purpose bridesmaid look with statement earrings.
11. Romantic Loose Ponytail with Volume
This romantic ponytail entails fluffy curls that fall around the face as well as big curls to form the crown and to achieve this look that beats between casual and fancy. The cascading waves also lends it both movement and texture in a manner that suits a bridesmaid who wants to look graceful yet not too formal.
It is fantastic on medium/ long hair, and it would perfectly suit when combined with extensions just to achieve more volume. A couple of spritzes of texturizing spray will ensure the waves last throughout the day, so this is an easy way to add drama without loosing too much hair control on an outdoor wedding or during the summer months.
12. Twisted Half Up with Loose Curls
This half up hairstyle has its twisted sections which come together at the back and blend into floating curls. The style is casual yet purposeful, which is why it is ideal even in a formal yet informal wedding. The soft thickness of the crown gives a bit of theatrics.
This style, which suits short or long hair that can be shoulder length or longer, is good with thin hair as well as fuller detailed hair styles. Clamp tight curls with a curling iron and pin the curls under at the roots to make the look smooth and professional enough that it can support hours of partying.
13. Long Loose Waves with Soft Side Part
These casual waves add a casual glamour to the line up of bridesmaids. The face is framed beautifully with the soft side part, and natural looking curls roll with bounce and shine. It is one of the styles that are almost suitable in any dress or wedding environment.
It is particularly slimming on longer styles, even with extensions and can be worn at any length, including a straight and wavy texture. Give it a gentle spritz of hairspray to hold down the waves, but still enable some movement to let it get a soft touchable look.
14. Sleek High Bun with Curl Detail
This supremely sleek high bun offers up a sophistication that is also contemporary. The polished and glossy bottom balances very well with the soft curled ends hidden in the bun which only gives it the needed texture to make it interesting.
It is a very good choice when it comes to creating medium length updo styles (mainly thin hair that requires a firm hold). It is perfect on formal weddings, with high-neck dresses and bold earrings- the combination is a true bridesmaid sensation.
15. Sleek Wrapped Mid Ponytail
This mid ponytail is sleek, shiny, and ultra-polished. The elastic is concealed in the wrapped base so that the end result is seamless as well as smooth strands of straight hair create a cool and contemporary atmosphere. It is ideal when one wants to be a bridesmaid and be minimal and still make a lot of noise.
This style works best with medium length or long hair, especially among black women, and anyone who needs a sleek and well maintained look that will not melt. It is particularly impressive when you wear a dress that has an off-the-shoulder fit or a halter to make the shine of the hair to the forefront.
16. Side Part Waves with Gold Pins
This side part hair has smooth and formed waves and features vintage glamour and contemporary depth. There is no overkill involved but the golden pins strategically placed on one side to give the little bit of glam. The style of hair has gone beyond time and it is exquisite in any wedding environment.
It is perfect on medium length or long hair and especially with thin hair which looks better with the volume that waves add. Combine it with the fine earrings and a sleek gown to make a sophisticated image of the bridesmaid dress.
17. Curly Updo with Textured Fringe
This curvy updo is a treatise on naturally amazing texture, and has a lot of body on the top and coy fringe around the face. It is energetic, self-assured, and full of personality, which makes it an excellent option as a hairstyle to get a bridesmaid who would like her hair to contain that same personality that she possesses too.
This style is perfect on black women or those women known to have naturally curly hair and looks beautiful without over applying styling products. Spray on texture spray to define and embrace a statement accessory by letting your curls socialize.
18. Half Up with Loose Top Knot
Half up half down but playing with it, this style has a loose top knot and face framing soft hair. The curvy waves complement in love and the bun makes it fresh and young.
Its something of a chameleon styling, both shoulder length hair and longer, and even medium length thin can look good. The dress style can match light airy dresses and little jewelry best to create a new look bridesmaid image.
19. Half Up Wavy Style with Soft Fringe
It is a half up style with fringe done in a laid-back elegant look. The wavy, free style has a casual feel to it and the pulled-back hair is classy enough to fit the bill of a wedding day.
It works wonderfully on the medium length or long hair but most especially that treats poorly, i.e the thinning. The waves adds volume to the hair. It can be used both at the indoor and outdoor festivities, easily adding flavor to various types of bridesmaid dresses.
20. Half Up Half Down with White Bow
An extra sweet crisp white bow at the back adds a touch to this half up half down look. It is simplistic and elegant yet full of a youthful spirit with its own, subtle rising at the cap.
Shoulder length or longer hair is best but it looks great on thin hair by creating a volumizing addition of waves. It is possible to match the bow with a color scheme of the wedding to make them look perfectly in sync.
21. Half Up with Soft Romantic Waves
Softly curled lengths in this half up style are all romance. It gives a great look and luxury to the gentle volume at the crown and makes the loose waves move and shine the light most brilliantly.
It suits medium length or long hair perfectly and is also flattering to thinning hair, due to the volume-adding shape to the hair. The dress is a perfect combination with a strapless dress and discreet jewelries as a classic bridemaid outfit.
22. Sleek Pinned-Back Waves with Face-Framing Strands
The style is a perfect mix of high glamour and the clean lines credit of smooth curled volume and a sleek and pinned-back crown. The curvy tendrils in the forefront form a perfect picturisation of the face with a balance of more sophistication and softness.
This look is suitable when one has long or shoulder-length or even longer hair strands but it also adapts to thin hair and also to thicker textures. This one is a saving grace, which would go with satin gowns as well as airy chiffon dresses.
23. Half Up with Twisted Knot Detail
This half up look has a twisted knot in the back making it have a whimsical but classy touch. The softly curled lengths keep it romantic and flowy.
The ideal one to use with the simple medium length updo look, it works wonders when a casual and formal wedding are concerned. Fresh flowers or jeweled pins can be added to the twisted knot, as extra charm.
24. Sleek Low Bun with Side Wave
This sleek low bun is of pure simplicity but high-lifted with softly waved tendril on one side. It is a timeless decision that has a contemporary vibe because of pure finishing and its inconspicuously textural surface.
It also works well with medium length hair or long hair but it is particularly appropriate with black tie type weddings or any occasion with formal dress code. This is a fashion that goes perfectly with tailored dresses and a pearl earring.
25. Draped Half Up with Flowing Lengths
The effect of this tied half-up style is a pushback of the top layers with a flowing and elegant twist allowing the rest of the lengths to fall freely in natural waves. The appearance is elegant, subtle and it is ideal at an outdoor wedding.
It is the most suitable style that is long or the shoulder length hair is good and fits thin hair or thick ones too. Combine it with light drop earrings and a light romantic gown and you will have a unified, classic look of bridesmaid.
26. Curly High Updo with Face-Framing Tendrils
This is a high updo with loads of texture, and loads of personality, soft tendrils frame the face making it a romantic curly hairstyle. It is designed to look whimsical and refined with the height and volume that would suitably bring fun element to the bridal group.
It is perfect on naturally curly hair, both short and long because the curls add volume of their own accord. Match with a statement earring and a halter or strapless dress to create a balanced outfit that turns notice that will be noticed.
27. Modern Low Updo with Curtain Bangs
This low updo has curtain bangs and is sleek and soft at the same time. The style is formal enough to use in semi-formal or formal weddings and at the same time relaxed.
It is most suitable with medium length hair or longer and is especially suited to thin hair where the bangs and the face framing layers create a more dimensional look. Wear it with silk satin and go to the grand finish with pearl earrings.
28. Voluminous Textured Updo with Loose Strands
This large textured updo is modern undone in nature and the loose ends around the face make the style softer. It has height and an editorial feel due in part to that tousled texture.
This one fits both thick and thin hair and is best on medium length or long hair. A hold-all hairspray allows it to stay on the whole day, leaving on airy, ease effect.
29. Half Up Ponytail with Soft Waves
Half up pony, a cascade of curved waves looks just the right measure of fun and glam. The smooth crown maintains it sophisticated, the wavy curls make it romantic.
It best suits thin hair and has the effect of adding height and movement to medium length hair, or longer. Wear it with an off-the-shoulder dress in a complimenting balanced style.
30. Elegant French Twist with Face-Framing Layers
Lovely French twist will provide the bridesmaids squad with timeless class. It is both current to 2025 and classic at the same time with the smooth finish and a hint of layers that frame the face.
It is ideal when it comes to simple updo styles and is perfect when medium length, giving a firm hold to wear throughout the day. Also looks incredible with high neckline dresses and statement jeweled earrings and a bride posse favorite.
31. Voluminous Side-Swept Updo with Romantic Curl
It is a side-swept medium length updo with loads of volumes and is the embodiment of elegance with a contemporary style. The tall crown lift and gauzy face-framing curl is an air of high regal, yet easy. It is the type of style that immediately changes your mood making you feel as though you were on a red carpet or walking down aisle as the most glamorous bridesmaid. The combination of hardness and softness flatter you but not overdone, and make you look good at any angle.
A timeless style that livens up thin medium length hair that is just in need of a body, add that little teasing at the roots and a very light hold hairspray and seated. It works well on formal occasions with strapless dress so your neckline and earrings can be showcased. The long strand wrapped around the head helps to keep the appearance romantic but the composition of the updo helps this style to survive through hours of dancing.
32. Tousled Top Knot with Layered Bangs
This volume top knot with bangs flowed over in layers is both dressy and casual. It has a rather playful and modern feel to the fur and the soft feather fringe vertically enforces so much beauty on the face. It is a kind of bridesmaid hairstyle which is not very serious but at the same time I feel it has that wow quotient as well. The sharp tangle of the knot and the thinning locks adds dimension that renders well to photography.
Ideal on short hair or medium length styles, this look will suit individuals with an oval or a heart shaped face particularly. The styling is easy: Put in a bit of texturizing spray, twist the hair loosely into a knot and leave the bangs alone. It is easy to manage but it makes a statement, especially on a wedding day when you need to look put together but without stressing about every hair.
33. Softly Swept Updo with Loose Face Piece
This softly swept updo is all about understated elegance. There is a fall of easy-mounted crown into a loosely fastened back and one long tendril slips down the cheek with a hint of romance. It has that type of appearance that speaks fashionably and not screamed. It was just the right look to be a stylish bridesmaid. It is extremely versatile because of the equilibrium between polish and softness.
This style suits best on medium length hair and it is ideal when one wants something that will stand the test of time yet not lacking in the aspect of style. Accessorize with some statement earrings or an understated hair accessory so it can have some bling. Not being too fitted, it does not feel too tight, which is why it can be worn the whole day and not feel its restraint, thus making it ideal as long ceremonies and upbeat receptions.
34. Half Up Half Down Glam Waves
These are glamorous half up half down waves in glorious bridesmaid perfection. The front is softly parted and the large, falling curls are ethereal and romantic and have that timeless and at the same time quite 2025 appeal. It is the style that goes everywhere with you It is the type that turns to the light with everything, the waves in the photos are glowing. This combination of shape and structure on the crown and relaxed length is complementary to any variety of face.
Suitable to medium length or long hair, this style is fantastic to bring out natural shininess and voluminous hair, one desires to display. Finger curl using large barrel iron smooth away the top section and pin discreetly to produce a finished look. This looks amazing at outdoor weddings and the pinned top ensures hair is out of your face in the down style without losing the feminine flowing appearance of the down style.
35. Sleek Pulled-Back Waves
These stick straight tensions incorporate both shape and some little glamour. The crown has been sleeked back to perfection with the long defined waves free to fall around the shoulders. It is a feminine and contemporary bridesmaid style that could be worn both during the day and in the evening. The simplicity of the line forms up at the top and the complex contrast is made with the romantic movement at the lower level.
An ideal style that fits on long hair, this style fits both textures of fine and thick hair, particularly one that adds a sheen effect using a smoothing serum. It does not distract the attention but leaves the emphasis on your makeup and dress neckline and allows the waves to give a light effect. To update in 2025, though, combine it with little accessories and make the hair the accent itself.
Choosing the right bridesmaid hairstyle ensures each member of the bridal party feels confident, beautiful, and cohesive within the wedding’s aesthetic. The 2025 trends are versatile to an infinite degree:the soft, face-framing updos which suit every face shape, the elegant waves that create motion and glow. A well-planned styling goes a long way toward achieving that chic, basically dressed in the same outfit look that creates the illusion of coordination and outfits being balanced out with the other members of your bridal party without having to be identical. As these bridesmaid hairstyles 2025 show you, it is all in the details of the perfect finishing touch that makes each photo memory just all the more unforgettable.
