57 Stunning Bridesmaid Hairstyles, From Classic To Cool-Girl

Bridesmaid hairstyles are a lot cooler now that we've ditched the idea of identical crispy curls and rigid ‘special occasion’ updos. These days, modern bridal parties are leaning into personalised looks that suit each squad member and styles that ultimately work with their individual hair type and texture. In other words, anything goes – which is brilliant news for both brides and bridesmaids alike.

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“Generally speaking, gone are the days when a bride would come up with a look and every bridesmaid would have to have their hair up all uniform, barrel-curled and quite set-looking," confirms celebrity hair stylist, Pete Burkhill.

Proof of the pudding is the hair look he crafted for Nicole Richie while she performed Maid of Honour duties for her sister, Sofia. “I gelled Nicole's hair into a really hard, snatched bun with a rope detail in the back,” he says of the look.