# Loose Wedding Tresses Fall Brides Let Their Hair Down By Lindsey Erin Heim | Published 2008-10-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-hair-trends References: [hairstyle-blog](http://www.hairstyle-blog.com/long-hair-wedding-hairstyles-come-down.html) For years, brides' tresses have almost exclusively been updos, but for the fall of '08, things are switching up a bit. Ladies in white are now being encouraged to to relax a bit and make their wedding look naturally chic by literally letting their hair down. Last year the wondrous hair-waves of the 40s were tucked along the sides of [bridal up-dos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein). And the year before that brought us pinned-up curls. While the actual style of [wedding hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection) has changed over the years, the updo has been a mainstay. Now fashionista brides-to-be are opting to style their long locks down to reach its full, flowing potential. The inspiration likely stems from a desire for brides to actually look like themselves on their wedding day, and the natural/relaxed look is everywhere this fall. These hot women can dance all night and not worry about losing a bobby pin. So if you're working on [planning your big day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-bridal-collection), make sure to check out these hot, unleashed hairstyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/weddings) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Relaxed Wedding Hair:** Opportunity to offer hair styling services and products that cater to brides who want a natural and relaxed look on their wedding day. - **Embracing Individuality:** Opportunity to promote authenticity and self-expression in the wedding industry by encouraging brides to showcase their true selves through their hairstyles. - **Comfortable and Carefree:** Opportunity to introduce hair accessories and techniques that allow brides to have a worry-free and comfortable experience on their wedding day. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Hair Salons:** Opportunity for salons to expand their services and provide specialized wedding hair styling options. - **Fashion and Bridal Retail:** Opportunity to curate and sell hair accessories and products that complement relaxed wedding hairstyles. - **Wedding Planning and Services:** Opportunity to offer personalized styling consultations and packages that cater to brides seeking a relaxed and natural wedding look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wedding Hair Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-oh.md) - [Bohemian Wedding Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-2.md) - [Non-Traditional Wedding Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ssense-bridal-20.md) - [Summer Bridal Guest-Of Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-guestof-collection.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Minimalist Bridal Accessories Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-accessories-collection.md) - [Inclusive Bridal Gown Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-kissed-collection.md) - [Powerful Modern Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houghton-x-albright.md) - [Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-weddings-x-pinterest.md)