I thought it was about time we did some hair inspiration, and this one is especially for our beautiful brides of colour! I’ll be honest with you guys, I know next to nothing about black hair care, and what goes into the decision to wear yours straightened or au naturel for your wedding day, but I have to tell you, I absolutely adore this look and I wish I saw it more outside of styled shoots and fashion editorials. Whether it’s a long mass of curls or twists, a stylish fro, or something super-short, Lupita-style, each of these looks is super glam in an unfussy way, but what I like best is that I feel like each of the brides’ best features are really able to shine. Flawless makeup is a must, and as you’ll see, the choice of accessories is wide and wonderful, from chunky statement necklaces to delicate hairpieces and lush flowers. Which is your favourite look?

Image credits (top to bottom, left to right): 1- Amelia Johnson Photography/Dana FitzGerald/Kamala Bhagat of NATURALS Salon & Spa via Munaluchi Bride; 2- Rad+In Love via Essence; 3- Elizabeth Messina/Brian Mann via Style Me Pretty; 4- via Green Wedding Shoes; 5- Amelia Johnson Photography/Dana FitzGerald/Kamala Bhagat of NATURALS Salon & Spa via Munaluchi Bride; 6- Christa Elyce Photography via Bridal Musings; 7- Elizabeth Messina/Jolleson/Mann Nance via Munaluchi Bride; 8- Kurt Boomer/Naomi Goodman via Munaluchi Bride; 9- Ozzy Garcia/Luxe Fête Event Planning and Design Studio/Keisha Crawford via Miami Weddings; 10- Anne Robert/Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD via The Full Bouquet; 11- Cheri Pearl/Irene Rivera of Vasuda Salon via The Lingerie Addict; 12- Anne Robert/Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD via The Full Bouquet; 13- Kurt Boomer/Naomi Goodman via Munaluchi Bride; 14- Craig Bruce, Brilliant Studios via Bridal Musings; 15- Anne Robert Photography/Hair by Jewels/Holly Heider Chapple Flowers LTD via Style Me Pretty; 16- Elizabeth Messina/Eronmwon Balogun/Erin Skipley via Munaluchi Bride; 17- First Comes Love Wedding Photography/H&M::Sharlina via Elizabeth Anne Designs; 18- Readyluck/Diamond Dixon/Lauren Ruth Ward via Rock ‘n Roll Bride; 19- Elizabeth Messina/Eronmwon Balogun/Erin Skipley via Munaluchi Bride; 20- What a Day! Photography/Delish Makeup via Storyboard Wedding