Mother of the bride hairstyles: elegant looks to suit every type of wedding

You’ve picked the dress, now it’s time to decide on which mother of the bride hairstyles will pull your entire look together. From elegant updos to laidback down dos, there are plenty of options to consider whether you're taking your hair into your own hands or enlisting the help of a professional.

Can't decide between an intricate hair up style or something loose and low-key? “The advice I give to mums on their daughter’s special day is to choose a style that will make you feel elegant, beautiful and, most importantly, the best version of yourself,” says Viktoria S. Toth, luxury bridal hairstylist. Adam Reed, legendary hairstylist and founder of Arkive Headcare, seconds this: “remember that you’ll be looking at the photos from the wedding for years to come so it’s important that you look like yourself, if a little more polished.” 

From curly hairstyles and hairstyles for straight hair to updos for short hair and half up half down hairstyles – we’ve curated an edit of mother of the bride hairstyles for all hair types and lengths. Plus, the experts share their ultimate advice for finding your perfect look.

By Emma Stoddart