Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but it’s hard to feel comfortable in your own skin if you aren’t happy with the way your hair turned out. You want a hairstyle that looks amazing on the big day and still stands the test of time in photos years down the road. That’s why you should never make any of these 4 major hair mistakes right before your wedding.

Trying A New Color

Weddings bring up plenty of emotions for any bride-to-be, and those feelings can often cloud your judgement if you aren’t careful. Major hair changes, such as heading to the salon for a surprise dye job, may do more harm than good. Instead of fixating on changing up your color, try to focus on making your hair as healthy as possible before your big day. That means heading to the salon for a conservative trim and hydrating your mane with the right conditioning products and nourishing hair masks. You may feel differently about trying a new color once you see how health and shiny your hair looks without it.

Using Too Many Accessories

Between flower crowns and delicate hair accessories, it’s hard to keep up with the latest wedding hair trends. It may look cute on camera now, but will you still feel the same way in 10 years? Unless the answer is a resounding yes, you may want to consider saving accessory-heavy styles for your next big concert, not your wedding. If a bohemian look is what you’re looking for, try opting for soft, no-fuss waves, an effortless style that you’re sure not to regret.

Opting For Intricate Designs

Like flower crowns and dainty accessories, intricate braids are also making a major comeback at weddings. But even the most elegant braid may not hold up in photos years later. Another problem with overly styled braids and twists is they will have a tough time staying together, without falling apart and becoming frizzy, throughout your entire wedding and reception. There’s only so much hairspray can do, so opt for something simpler if you’re concerned about your braids falling apart.

Forgetting To Gloss

When you look at your wedding photos years later, you’ll notice less about your hairstyle and more about how healthy it looked at the time. If your locks look dry, damaged, and brittle, there isn’t a style in the world that can cover that up. That’s why it’s important to focus on moisture and shine. In addition to weekly hair masks and deep conditioning treatments, make sure to invest in a high-quality glossing cream before your wedding. This will make all the difference when you look back at photos from the big day.