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Updated May 07, 2024Kim Kardashian's Wedding Hair Lives Rent-Free in My Mind
And I'll tell anyone who will listen.
Let's travel back in time, shall we? I'll set the scene. It's 2014, and Kim Kardashian is about to get married. The world's attention is focused on both Paris and Florence, where the A-list bride-to-be has invited her friends and family (600 people, to be exact) to celebrate her marriage to Kanye West. Paparazzi and fans alike crowded the streets as they clamored to get a glimpse of the high-profile to-be-weds and their equally-ritzy guests as they galavanted around Europe for a weeklong itinerary of exclusive events—including a private, after-hours tour of the Palace of Versailles—before the wedding commenced at Forte di Belvedere. The sheer grandeur was staggering. Some were captivated by her long-sleeve lace Givenchy wedding dress, while others were taken by the lush floral wall that wrapped around the altar. But I, for one, was fascinated by Kim Kardashian's wedding hair.
Kim has been in the public eye for decades, which means we've had a front-row seat to her style evolution over the years. Whether she's gracing the cover of magazines, posing in campaigns for her brands, or walking the red carpet, she has a tendency to go bold with her fashion and her beauty. Kim K's wedding hair, though, was a departure from her normal style, and that's why I still think about it to this day, nearly ten years later.
What Was Kim Kardashian's Wedding Hair?
For her nuptials, the reality star rocked an on-trend center part with blown-out, smooth waves. To balance the long, dramatic veil and couture Givenchy wedding dress, celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan—creator of "The Rachel" for Jennifer Aniston's role on Friends—tucked her hair behind her ears for a simple, elegant touch.
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Kim Kardashian's wedding hairdo was a far cry from what we normally see her in. She has a tendency to go all-out, often sporting standout details like cascading extensions, blunt ends, oversized curls, or even a bold hue. (Remember the bleach blonde era?). But from my POV, her wedding hair stood out because of its simplicity. Together, she and McMillan created a '70s-inspired blowout with loose, glossy curls, and a middle part that was tucked behind her ears. It was elegant and alluring, and it isn't something that you would look back on and think, Oh, that was *so* 2014.
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How to Do Kim Kardashian's Wedding Hairstyle
Despite this wedding taking place nearly a decade ago, Kim K's wedding hair is a style still replicated by brides and guests today, adding to its timelessness. While we always recommend working with a professional hairstylist on your wedding day, use this tutorial for any prewedding events on your radar, like your shower or your engagement photos.
- Use a medium-size round brush to blow out your damp hair.
- With the round brush facing straight up, gently move the brush down your hair, twisting it to add a curl (follow the brush with the blowdryer to ensure the style holds). This will add soft, smooth waves at the ends. Focus on adding volume at your crown for a chic, retro look.
- Part your hair down the middle and add serum or oil on your ends for extra shine.
- Then, take a boar-bristle brush, spray it with hairspray (an expert trick McMillan previously shared), and gently brush through your strands to prevent pesky flyaways.
- Finally, tuck your hair behind your ears—or, for longer-wear, pull your front pieces behind your scalp and secure them in a mini ponytail with a clear elastic underneath the rest of your hair to ensure the sleek part stays in place for hours. Lock it in place with an extra bit of hairspray and you're done!
Kim Kardashian's Wedding Hair Accessories
While you don't need accessories to pull off Kim Kardashian's wedding hair, they're always an option to consider for a little extra something. For example, if you want a fuller style or simply want long hair, consider adding extensions for your wedding day. Or, if you want to make it more glamorous, use a sparkly headband to keep your strands tucked back behind your head. You can also use pretty pins (like mini pearls, for example) or a beaded headpiece for a personalized spin on the popular style.
Of course, you can always add a veil too! Kim wore a dramatically long veil with her wedding hairstyle, but you can wear any type of gauzy headpiece you like (or skip on the accessory entirely). Whatever you decide, this celebrity wedding hairstyle will give you Kardashian-level confidence—bible.
