Wedding hair advice from award-winning celebrity stylist and founder of Melissa Salons, Melissa Timperley.
Tame Frizz with Targeted Treatments
One of the biggest problems my clients ask me about is how to tame frizz. For frizzy and unruly hair, one of my absolute favourites is Authentic Beauty Concept’s Beauty Potion. It’s an in salon treatment that instantly gives a glassy, silky finish without heaviness. It makes hair photograph so nicely – as if there’s an Instagram filter on it!
Keep Hair in Peak Condition with Regular Trims
Don’t fall into the trap of “growing it out” without maintenance. Trimming every 8 weeks keeps ends healthy and prevents breakage, meaning your hair actually looks longer, stronger, and fuller by the time your big day comes.
Protein is Your Best Friend
Hair is made of keratin (a protein) so if you’re not eating enough, your hair will show it. Make sure you’re getting good mix of lean meats, oily fish, eggs, tofu, beans, and even seeds like chia and flax. It supports both growth and strength.
Add a Collagen & Hair Supplement
Supplements aren’t just hype – when chosen well, they work. Glowwa Hair Food and collagen creamer are my go-tos. They’re packed with collagen and essential vitamins that boost growth, shine, and that lit-from-within glow every bride wants. Start taking it 3–6 months before your wedding for best results.
Eat the Rainbow
Yes, your hair loves nutrients! The more diverse your diet, the more nourishment your scalp receives. Think colourful fruits and veg, such as leafy greens for iron, berries for antioxidants, and sweet potatoes for beta carotene. Hydration counts too, so drink water like it’s your second job and add in those electrolytes!
Scalp Care is Self-Care
Healthy hair starts at the root so using a good shampoo is super important. Remember, your scalp is an extension of your face and needs to be maintained in order to produce healthy hair. Using a shampoo like Nioxin can help to create the “perfect soil” for the hair to flourish.
Hair health is a marathon, not a sprint. If you give it love daily (not just the night before the wedding) you’ll walk down the aisle with radiant hair that doesn’t just look amazing, but that feels amazing.
