Your wedding wardrobe may change with every function, but the one thing that truly completes each look? Your hair! From the laid-back charm of your mehendi to the high-energy sangeet, the main wedding ceremony and the grand reception night, Indian bridal hairstyles today are all about switching it up and doing it in style.
That’s why we’ve rounded up 100+ Indian bridal hairstyles that work beautifully for every single event. Think soft braids and fuss-free buns for mehendi, playful waves for sangeet, classic statement buns for the wedding, and glam open hairstyles for the reception. Short hair, long hair, minimal vibes or full royal energy – this list has it all. Scroll on for bridal hairstyles that aren’t just pretty, but practical, versatile, and totally spotlight-worthy. Plus styles your bridesmaids and close family will want to steal too. Let the hair goals begin!
What are the trending bridal hairstyles?
Trending bridal hairstyles today blend elegance, creativity, and statement accessories. Brides are loving cupcake-hued floral buns, pearl-lined braids, and diamond-accented open-hair looks for a soft yet glamorous vibe. Unique accessories like bejewelled butterflies, delicate pearls, and sparkling headbands are replacing traditional florals, while styles such as all-white floral braids, sleek low ponytails, and bejewelled hairpins are perfect for pre-wedding events and cocktail nights.
Many brides even opt for multiple hair looks, like a voluminous ponytail, a sleek sangeet style, and a classic bridal bun for the wedding day. Romantic picks like rose-twist hairstyles, overflowing floral buns, and mermaid-style thick braids with mini butterflies are also stealing the spotlight this season.
Below, you’ll find 100+ stunning & trending bridal hairstyle ideas to help you shortlist your favourites.
Mehendi Hairstyles
1. Floor-Length Gota Drama
Image via Shradha Luthra
Because if your outfit has gota, your hair should too. These floor-length gota trails are made for twirls, laughs, and all those sunlit mehendi candids.
2. Seashell Cutie Core
Image via Ritika Kadam
Beachy, boho, and straight-up adorable. Seashell charms in the hair are perfect for brides who want laid-back mehendi vibes with a hint of whimsy.
3. Bejewelled Braid Moment
Image via Ritika Kadam
A braid, but make it bridal. Add gemstones, pearls or mini jewels for a hairstyle that looks intricate without feeling heavy.
4. Bold Accessories Only
Image via Ritika Kadam
Mehendi is the one function where extra is encouraged. Think oversized clips, colourful charms and accessories that scream main-character energy.
5. Floor-Length Gajra Goals
Image via Shradha Luthra
Classic gajras, but taken to the max. These dramatic, long gajras are nostalgic, photogenic and a total mehendi show-stealer.
6. Boho Love!
7. Delicate Hair Jewels That We Are Obsessing Over!
8. The Ethereal Combination Of Bejewelled Butterflies And Pearls!
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We are loving how real brides are opting for more unique hair accessories and moving beyond floral for bridal hairstyles!
9. This Ponytail Look Is Legit Goals!
10. Mermaid Style Hairstyle With Thick Braid With Mini Butterflies!
Image via Payal Ankit Savla
We are digging this thick braid look with mini butterflies to give that dose of fun to your bridal hairstyle!
11. Right Out Of A Garden, Bougainville Braid Bridal Hairstyle!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Braids are always a hit with brides who love intricacy in their wed
12. Statement Mirrorwork Braid That We Loved!
Image via Hair by Dablu
Want to go beyond just a regular braid? Go with this statement mirrorwork braid!
13. Bejewelled Braid Look That We All Love!
Great for a mehendi or even your wedding day, the bejewelled braid!
14. Disney Style Bubble Braid With Pearls!
Image via Sejal Savaliya
Giving us complete princess vibes with this bubble braid with pearl detailing!
15. The Trending Chand Choti!
Image via Orange The Salon
This bridal hairstyle is trending and for all the right reasons! It’s a fun braid style hairdo for brides who don’t want a head dupatta and want a hairstyle that is fuss-free and fun.
16. Messy Braid With Pearls And Florals!
Image via Gaur Paswan
Pearls have always been a favourite part of bridal jewellery and now you can do pearl pins for your bridal hair too.
17. Such A Fun Gota Patti Braid With Gold Pearls!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Gota patti ribbon hairstyles have been in vogue in 2022 and we are totally crushing on this braid hairdo!
18. Mermaid Style Bubble Braid With Minimal Embellishments!
Image via Hair by Anisha Nagpal
Pretty as they come, this bubble braid is simple yet so magical.
19. A braid this stunning, you just can’t say NO!
Image via Preksha Gupta Makeup Artist
Isn’t it such a pretty bridal hairstyle to consider for your Mehendi!
20. Messy braids are making the loudest noise!
Image via Sejal Savaliya
If you’ve got long hair like her, you definitely gotta give this one a try!
21. Embellished braids are our personal favourite!
Image via @alixeeshantheaterstudio
Hola regal brideys, these Chaand Bali embellishments would go perfectly with your braided hairstyles!
22. Gajra braids for those who swear by classics!
Image via The Lightsmiths
If you’re a bride who resonates with traditional hairstyles with a modern twist, this braided hairdo won’t leave you disappointed.
23. Class apart!
Image via Pinterest
We’d like to take a moment to appreciate the elaborate details of this embellished braid!
24. A messy braid pinned with multi-coloured flowers!
Image via Sadhana & Micheal
Looking for a quirky bridal hairsyle for your mehendi? This one’s it!
25. A pop of pink for the added charm!
Image via The Wedding Salad
You wouldn’t scroll past this braid hairdo without adding it to your list of favorites.
26. A rather fuss-free appeal!
Image via Zohaib Ali Photography
Instead of a lot of gajra, use strands of flowers and weave them through your hair for a nymph-like look. Interweave them with braids or some interesting twists and turns. This is a fuss-free hairstyle for Indian brides with long hair!
27. Something colourful yet clean!
Image via @hot.hair.balloon
You have to admit that it looks perfect for an intimate wedding!
28. This Celeb-Inspired Bridal Hairstyle For Your D-day!
Braided at the front, with soft curls at the back, this short hair style will look gorgeous on any bride!
29. Here’s a unique pick you just can’t go wrong with!
Image via The Unique Blend
This loose braid on curls which looks almost like open hairstyle looks ethereal and totally unique for a bridal hairstyle! The baby breaths add a nymph like quality to the entire look. Such a lovely wedding hair style for a mehendi or day sangeet!
Sangeet Hairstyles
30. Stars, Moons & Main-Character Energy
Image via Ritika Kadam
Celestial hair charms are trending hard and for good reason. Perfect for brides who want their sangeet look to feel magical, playful and party-ready.
31. Heart-Shaped Hair Bling
Image via Shradha Luthra
Diamonds, hearts and a whole lot of sparkle. This hairstyle is for brides who believe romance should be worn, literally.
32. Sleek Braid, Zero Stress
Image via Hot Hair Balloon
Clean, chic and dance-floor approved. A sleek braid keeps your hair in place while you focus on killing your sangeet performance.
33. Mirror Braid Love!
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34. Bejewelled Magic!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Looking for a bridal hairstyle for a cocktail party or reception night that allows you to show off your tresses? This one with bejewelled pins is the one to say yes to!
35. A sleek look for the sangeet!
36. Bridal Hairstyle + Jewellery = Winner!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Want to jazz up your wedding hairstyle? Add a stunning layered necklace to it. This will give you that unique look as well as that extra dose of glam!
37. Statement Ponytail Hairdo With Mirror Detailing
Love your ponytails? Take a leaf out of this bride’s look and go with a statement ponytail hairstyle!
38. Loving This Minimal Bridal Hairdo With A Touch Of Sparkle!
Image via Hair by Dablu
For all you minimal brides, these lovely curls at the bottom with a touch of sparkle!
39. Timeless Beauty!
This open hair with sispatti look is a timeless look, works well for sangeets as well as the wedding day!
40. This Stunning Open Hairstyle With A Sispatti Style Head Jewellery Is Goals!
Open hair has been such a bride-favourite since Alia pulled it off at her wedding and we are loving it too!
41. Open Hairdo With Gorgeous Hair Jewels!
Image via Medhavi and Kartik
Who says you need to opt for a braid only to don hair jewels?
42. Want To Flaunt Your Long Tresses? Say Yes To This Hairdo!
Image via Ritika Kadam
We are totally loving these textured curls with mathapati for brides with long hair. Its fun, sleek and such a beautiful look to pull off.
43. Minimal Floral Hair With Soft Curls!
Image via Kajol R Paswwan
This bow style hairdo with half-up-down hair is perfect for the minimalistic bride.
44. Loose waves with a braided front
Image via Reelsandframes
Gotta give full marks to the hairstylist for using the volume of this bride’s hair with sheer perfection!
45. Bridal hairstyles with a bow? Hell, yes!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Can’t stop ogling at this half-tie hairdo perked up with a bow in the centre!
46. Pretty Perfect Pearly Ponytail!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Nothing like a pearl bejewelled ponytail hairdo to jazz up your bridal hair!
47. A cascade of curls!
Image via Gautam Khullar Photography
Braid the top part and curl the rest of your hair for a fun, captivating look. This is a lovely look for a sangeet or a shagan ceremony. You can even get this type of a hairdo for your mehendi ceremony.
Wedding Day Hairstyles
48. Open Hair, Big Bridal Energy
Image via Shradha Luthra
Soft waves, natural volume and no dupatta stress. Proof that open hair can look just as bridal and incredibly romantic.
49. The Forever Classic Bun
Image via Anisha Nagpal
A twisted bun paired with fresh gajras is wedding perfection. Rooted in tradition and always camera-ready.
50. Open Hair, Take Two
Image via Avantika and Divyaam
Another reminder that open hair isn’t just a trend, it’s a bridal statement. Elegant, effortless and frame-your-face beautiful.
51. Gorgeous Cupcake Hued Bun-Style Bridal Hairstyle
Image via Doll You Up By S
This is one of the bridal hairstyles which is trending all over! Its floral, its in lovely hues, making it the perfect Indian wedding hairstyles that you could pick from.
52. A Breathtaking Braid In Pearls!
Image via Sejal Savaliya
This one is legit goals!
53. A stunning bridal bun for the wedding day!
Images via Nikita and Shashank
What’s not to love?
54. How Gorgeous Is This Overflowing Floral Bridal Bun?
For lovers of all things floral, this bridal bun, overflowing with stunning flowers is such a great pick!
55. Pretty Low Ponytail With Gajra Hairstyle!
Image via Pinterest
Want a touch of modern with a contemporary? This low ponytail look, laden with gajras is what makes this look so fashionable.
56. Super Stunning Hydrangea Bridal Bun Hairdo!
Image via Malvika and Dushyanth
Hydrangea bridal buns are trending and all for the right reasons!
57. Pearlcore Beauty!
Image via Hair by Dablu
Love your pearls? Wear them in your hair too! Get inspired by this pearl bun to rock that bridal hairstyle.
58. Mogra Bud Gajra Hairstyles With Temple Jewellery Hair Accessories!
Image via Pinterest
A lovely south Indian touch – temple jewellery hair accessories with a gorgeous bun with gajra look that you can don on your muhuratham!
59. Fun Twisted Bun With Pastel Florals
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For all you pastel loving brides, this twisty mini bun with gorgeous pastel blooms is such a treat on the yes!
60. Gorgeous Gota Patti Ribbon Bun That Is So Popular!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Fun, non-floral and super chic, gota patti ribbon buns are loved by brides all over! Esp as a bridal hairstyles for lehenga wearing brides.
61. This Sleek Accessorized Bun Stopped Our Heart!
Image via Orange The Salon
We love buns that have a modernistic edgy style along with some traditional touches and this stunning Indian bridal hairstyles with veil has both!
62. Lavender overdose!
Image via Tanya Patni
Taking the colour-coordination game a notch above, this bride amped up her braided bun with a tasteful play of lavender-hued baby’s breaths and some greens.
63. An exceptional floral concoction!
Image via @vidhig93, MUA Doll You Up By S
Let this unique floral bun be your sign to never settle for ordinary!
64. All sorts of gardenia feels!
Image via Orange The Salon
Woah, the floral details are to die for!
65. Abloom in pastel hues!
Image via Doll You Up By S
If you have a soft spot in your heart for pastel-hued floral buns, you have to save this one!
66. Carnations to the rescue!
Image via The Wedding Conteurs
These pink roses matching with the bride’s outfit look absolutely stunning! Flowers and buns are a typical Indian hairstyle for weddings and they look so graceful.
67. Dual-toned floral buns are in!
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Adding two subtle colours is also a great idea, like the bride here has used pink and yellow roses for her hairstyle at her wedding. You could use a mix of different flowers of different colours too!
68. Rose buns are classics
Image via Roma Ganesh Photography
Reds look amazing on an Indian bride and we cannot lie! Actually, red roses look lovely on everyone and make for a wonderful addition to any wedding hairstyle. These classic red roses add charm to any bride’s outfit and her bridal bun!
69. For the love of pristine white roses!
Image via We Dont Say Cheese
We can’t get over how absolutely gorgeous this bridal hairstyle looks! The white roses soothe the eye and balance all the bling!
70. Floral bun with a twist!
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Give the bun embellishments a little twist and tuck the flowers horizontally instead of vertically for a different, fresh look.
71. Gajras and red roses-A match made in heaven!
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Don’t wanna ditch the gajra? Don’t. Add a bunch of roses for a pop of colour and get ready to slay!
72.Baby breaths and roses never go out of style!
Image via Palak & Paras
Less of flowers, more of baby breaths! You can totally kill in a twisted bun with a lot of fresh baby breaths for a flawless hairstyling.
73.Another all-gajra bun we have our hearts on!
Image via Pinterest
Cover it all up with a long gajra and keep your jewellery lighter for a balanced look. This is a perfect option for bridal hairstyle for long hair..
74. A breath of fresh air!
Image via Gaurav Gupta
Instead of a tight, conventional bun, get this kind of a hairdo, where your hair is pinned together in wispy ringlets. Embellish it with a few flowers or even a wreath, if you prefer. This type of a hairstyle is perfect for a sangeet or cocktail function.
75. Braided buns are a whole mood!
Image via Doll You Up By S
Braid your hair into french-tails and fish-tails and wrap it up into a bun. This is such a refreshing take on the traditional bridal bun. Instead of being higher on the head, making a bun on the nape of the neck, gives softer, more elegant look. This is a wonderful hairstyle for any of the pre-wedding functions such as the shagan, mehendi or even the sangeet. A great Indian hairstyle for long hair!
76. For the love of top-knot buns!
Image via Matt and Ivy for Ivy Weddings
If you’re a fan of high puffs, then this is the style for you! Make a high puff in the front with your hair swept up into a high bun. Use a maang tikka if you want to, but because this is a slightly western take on the traditional Indian wedding bun, no other embellishments are required. Take out a few strands and curl them up for a perfect look.
77. Twisted to perfection!
Image via Wedding Photo Diary By Prateek Sharma
We love the simplicity of this one. Just some simple curls and twists, embellished with a delicate pearl vine, to match your outfit.Curl a little, decorate a little. This curly, low bun is perfect for any pre-wedding function and even your big day!
78. A floral-filled affair!
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Colours! If you’re wearing a very simple pastel outfit, a pop of colour on your bun would be like a breath of fresh air!
79. Minimalism at its best!
Image via Aabha Chaubal Photography
Simple bun and gold jewelry? sorted.
80. One with some personalised touches!
Image via Craft Haat
Now this is something really interesting and fun! A quirky, personalized accessory for your bridal bun, and so different from the regular jewelled hair accessories and flowers! We love how the brooch is highlighted with artificial accessories around the bun. Could this be any cooler?
81.What a beauty!
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Loose braids from the top of the hair, forming an elegant and very stylish-looking bun,pairing up with a minimal gajra.
82. Giving Us Some Baby Breath Love!
Image via Krishna and Kanav
A cluster of baby breath on top of a super sleek bridal braid is what our Pinterest dreams are made of!
83. Floral Jadas for that traditional look!
Image via Dreamcatchers Photography
South Indian hairstyles make us drool! This combination of the bun with the thick braids absolutely stunning. that too in all white!
84. Sispattis and open hairstyles go hand-in-hand!
Image via @fashioneiress
Now that’s the kind of bridal hairstyle that is creating the most headlines at the moment!
Reception Hairstyles
85. Half-Up, Soft Curls
Image via Anisha Nagpal
The best of both worlds. Curly tendrils add softness while the half-up style keeps things polished and reception-ready.
86. Fun Half Ponytail
Image via Avantika and Divyaam
Youthful, flirty and modern. This half-ponytail look is perfect for brides who want to keep things light, stylish and dance-friendly.
87. Diamonds Are Forever!
Image via Recall Pictures
For brides who are looking for an open hair hairstyle but want some glam to their bridal hairstyle, you can add this diamond-style hairband to the hairdo.
88. Pearl Loving!
Image via Deepak Sheshodiya
Simple, elegant yet sophisticated bridal hairstyle. This one is popular with brides, mothers of brides and even bridesmaids. You don’t need anything else with this!
89. Totally Loving This Headband With Low Pony Hairstyle!
Image via Ritika Kadam
If you are looking for a hairstyle without florals but want that oomph factor, bookmark this low ponytail hairdo with a sparkling headband!
90. Rose Garden!
Image via Pinterest
This half-twisted rose bridal hairstyle is such a stunner. For a haldi, mehendi or even an intimate wedding, this wedding hairstyle will definitely turn heads.
91. How Gorgeous Is This Low Ponytail Hairdo?
Image via Manchal and Luca
Love, love, love!
92. Super Sleek Top Knot!
Image via Hair by Dablu
We absolutely love sleek top knots that give you that perfect snatched bridal look!
93.Non-Floral Wonder
Image via Pinterest
For brides who are looking for Indian wedding hairstyles without overpowering it with florals, this is the one to bookmark now.
94. For All Our Curly Haired Brides!
Image via Soumya and Chakra
No-fuss bridal hairstyle with statement roses, that match her lehenga is such a great way to show off those natural curls.
95. Gorgeous Parandi-Style Hairdo!
Image via Ritika Kadam
Infuse a dose of tradition to your bridal hairstyle with this parandi-style hairdo for your happy day!
96. All hearts for those clean curls!
Image via Deepak Sheshodiya
Talk about open hairstyles, and the ones boasting of iron-curls always work wonders for a glam engagement/reception look.
97. For brides who don’t want to go plain-jane!
Image via Drishti & Deepak
Deck up your open tresses with a statement jewellery piece!
98. Textured Pony-Style Hairdo For Brides Who Want To Go Dupatta-Free!
Image via Pinterest
This unique hairstyle is perfect for brides who have long hair and don’t want to opt for an open hairdo. You can also rock this without a dupatta on your head!
99. Mesmerising Aqua Blue Baby Breath Hairdo!
Image via Srushti Makeovers
Coloured baby breath? Sold!!
100. Rooting for this half-tie hairdo!
Image via Nitin Arora Photography
Minimal accessorising is always a good idea! If you are a bride you loves it all minimal for their bridal hairstyle then it is just perfect for you.
101. Texture Bomb!
Don’t want a massive bridal hairstyle? Go with this textured hair look that will look so stunning on any day!
This was the massive list of 100+ bridal hairstyles for you gorgeous brides to pick from, try and rock!
Good luck, pretty ladies.
And if you are still confused about the hairstyle that will suit you the best, do check out our blog on the perfect hairstyle based on your face shape.
Also read: Tips and tricks for to nail the wedding hairstyle!
*Updated by Apoorva Pagar.
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