Scouting the Gram for a Bengali Hairstyle? Your Search Ends Here!

Bengali’s have a very rich culture. Their weddings have many different traditions and rituals. Just like any other culture, a Bengali wedding is a grand affair with ceremonies starting months before the D-day. It starts with Adan Pradan and ends with a reception. If you have ever attended a bong wedding, you know it is all about fun and family.

Just like their beautiful traditions, the most gorgeous thing about a Bengali Biye is a bride donned in a beautiful Banarasi saree, gold jewellery and complimenting hairstyles. While brides prefer bun hairstyles for their wedding, it is good to let your hair down for simple ceremonies like Adan Pradan and Ashirbad.

In this article, you will find a different Bengali hairstyle for the most important Bengali ceremonies in a wedding. Scroll down to check them out!

Pre-wedding hairstyles

Adan Pradan or Ashirbad – Curls With Side Partition

Adan Pradan and Ashirbad both are the first and second wedding ceremonies. Most Bengali families host these together. It is a simple event where the bride and groom’s family meet for the first time and get to know each other. If you are the bou, looking for a Bengali hairstyle for this ceremony, you should go for curls and a side partition.

Whether you should get loose curls of heavy curls at the tips depends on the length of your hair. This hairstyle will suit a saree, suit or any other traditional outfit you choose to wear.

Gaye Holud – Fish Braid With Messy Puffs

Gaye Holud is the name of the Haldi ceremony in a Bengali wedding. In a Haldi ceremony, all the married women in the family apply a turmeric paste on the bride's face, shoulder, arms and legs. It is said to give her skin a natural glow. For this ceremony, you should always go for a tied up Bengali hairstyle. You can make a simple ponytail or 3 strand braid if it is a simple affair.

If you are having a big Haldi ceremony, go for something neater and intricate, just like this fish braid hairstyle with messy puffs. To give more volume to your look, you can even backcomb your hair before making the puff.

Wedding day

Stylish Centre Partition Bun With Crimping

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The first Bengali hairstyle for the wedding day is slightly different from the classic style. Instead of just keeping it simple, this hairstyle has a centre-partitioned bun with authentic Mukut designs and a gold Mukut as well. To add more volume to the hairstyle you can take inspiration from this image. The hair is crimped from the roots to the tips.

Bun With Centre Partition and Gajra

A bride’s jewellery defines and completes her look. You can take a look at a woman’s jewellery and just tell if she is a bride or not. Hair accessories are just as important as necklaces and earrings. When it comes to a Bengali hairstyle that will look good as well as compliments your jewellery, always pick a hairstyle with centre partition. Most Bong brides love such hairstyles and style them with a Gajra.

Bun With Rope Twisted Braids

The last Bengali hairstyle for a bride on her wedding day is a simple bun with rope twisted braids at the front. Make sure that you make this hairstyle with a centre partition. This way you can get the rope twisted braid as well as any hair jewellery you want.

Bhaat Kapod – Simple Bun With Side Puff

Bhaat Kapod is the first big post-wedding ceremony. It is the first time the bride dresses up as a newly married woman in traditional red and white Bengali sarees. You need to match the look with an equally heavy and traditional Bengali hairstyle. We love this back bun with a backcomb and a side puff.

Reception – Loose Curls With Wavy Hair

Reception is the last hurrah before all the wedding ceremonies finish. Most brides go for a more contemporary look for their reception, to take a break from all the traditional gear. Let your hair down and go for a wavy Bengali hairstyle. Make a curl or two at the ends to give more character to your look. You can also go for a side partition if it suits your face structure more.

These were our picks for a bride’s hair guide from day one to her reception. We hope you liked them. If you have any queries, just drop a message below and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Make sure that you get your hands on traditional Bengali jewellery for all the events at your wedding! 

To do so, check out these bridal jewellery stores near you!