Windy Wedding Hair and Makeup in Cape Town: How to Keep Your Look Together
For a windy wedding in Cape Town, choose a secure hairstyle, have your veil pinned properly and plan your makeup to stay put. Do those and a gust will not undo your morning.
The south-easter, often called the Cape Doctor, blows mostly in summer, which is wedding season for many couples. Here is how I plan for it.
Which bridal hairstyles hold up best in the wind?
| Style | In the wind |
|---|---|
| Low updo | Sits close to the head and is usually the most secure |
| Braided updo | The braiding adds hold, and pins keep it in place |
| Half-up | Holds well when pinned securely, and the lower half will move |
| Loose waves | Moves the most, so plan a quick fix between photos |
Your hair type matters as much as the style. Fine hair and thick hair behave differently, and a trial shows us what holds for you.
How to keep your veil in place
- Bring your veil to the trial, so we can pin it into your actual hairstyle.
- Tell me how long you plan to wear it. Many brides take it off after the ceremony photos, and it helps to know before I style.
- Ask a bridesmaid to watch me pin it, so she can fix it on the day.
- Hold the edge of a long veil in a gust, so it does not pull on your hair.
Windy day makeup that lasts
Wind makes eyes water, and wedding days bring happy tears too. Waterproof mascara is a good idea, and I'm happy to talk through lashes when we plan your look.
I finish with a combination of the Smink Setting Spray and the Revlon Setting Spray. Keep a small touch-up kit nearby too. Mine includes a lipstick, a lipstick applicator and a powder puff with a bit of powder on it. For the full routine, read how to make your wedding makeup last all day.
Planning your photos in the wind
- Tell your photographer that wind is likely, and ask for a sheltered spot between outdoor shots.
- Check the forecast a few days ahead on the South African Weather Service, and again the evening before.
- Ask your venue about an indoor backup for the ceremony or portraits.
Questions brides ask
Will wind ruin my wedding hair?
Not if the style is chosen for it. A secure style, pinned well, handles a windy day. We test it at your trial, and the same goes for how it feels after a few hours.
Should I choose a different style for an outdoor wedding?
Tell me your venue when we plan your look. If it is open and exposed, I'd lean toward a more secure style. If you love loose waves, we can plan around them. See also summer and winter wedding hair and makeup in Cape Town.
Let's plan your look
If you're planning an outdoor wedding, get in touch with your date and venue, and I'll let you know about availability.
Before you book, you can read my Booking Terms.