Thankfully, because of the courage of natural loc’d brides who paved the way, more brides of color are opting to rock their gorgeous natural hair on their special day.
But, some consider dreadlocks to be less elegant than other hairstyles, making them not the ideal hairstyle for weddings.
However, we disagree. Wedding hairstyles for locs are incredibly fashionable and stylish and have a long cultural history and meaning.
Whether you fancy high buns, loose open hair, or very formal styles, there is something in this locs hairstyles for brides list to appeal to everyone’s taste and hair length.
Fashionable Wedding Hairstyles for Locs
You can choose to leave locs down, styled in an intricate updo, or adorned with flowers or accessories. Check out the below wedding hairstyles with dreadlocks that can add a touch of authenticity to your bridal look.
1. Jeweled High Loc Bun with Side-Swept Rows
The locs are gathered high and arranged into a large bun with several thick rolled sections. Smaller locs along the side lie close to the head in neat rows and lead back into the bun. A thicker front section curves across the forehead. Pearl pins are placed through the rolled bun, with a jeweled comb above the side rows.
2. Long Locs with Gold Cuffs and Pulled-Back Front
In this black bridal hairstyle, The long black locs fall over one shoulder. On the same side, a few front locs are lifted and pulled back along the temple before blending into the hair at the back.
On the opposite side, the locs fall behind the shoulder.
The Small gold cuffs on each side add a decorative touch to the style.
3. Multi Color Loc Updo with Blonde Bangs
The multicolor locs begin around the middle of the top, leaving short blonde hair at the front and sides.
The cobalt blue, turquoise, white, and blonde locs are gathered into a loose bun at the crown, with thick sections looped and tucked around each other rather than wrapped into a smooth round bun. A few thinner locs are left hanging at the sides and back. A beautiful hair clip is tucked into the locs.
4. Long Locs with Side Twist and Baby’s Breath
The long dark brown locs are worn loose down the back and over the shoulder. Several thick sections are twisted back along the side of the head, forming multiple twists above the ear. Small baby’s breath flowers are tucked between the twists.
5. Jeweled Locs with a Veil
A wedding veil is a magnificent addition to the bridal attire, although every bride does not opt for it. If you have gone for a bridal veil, then this locs wedding hairstyle that uses tear-drop-shaped gems at the end of each lock of hair is a complete stunner.
It gives the illusion of longer hair, and the dangling gems photograph particularly well, even if you are wearing little other jewelry.
6. High Loc Bun with a Leaf Headband
Are you a white girl who wants to incorporate locs into your wedding look? Try this vintage bridal locs hairstyle!
This wedding hairdo draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman styling. It showcases beautiful locs to spectacular effect by piling them on high in a semi-perfect top bun with some messy strands secured with a statement Greek headpiece. For a blast of history, this hairstyle is one to impress and baffle.
7. Curly Loc Updo with Crystal Clips
Curly dreads, especially in a messy pin-up style with some curls falling toward the face, are naturally beautiful and prevent a wedding hairstyle concept from becoming too formal and perfect.
A well-positioned jeweled barrette ties the whole look together, giving it that fashionista flair.
8. Long Half-Up Locs with Flowers and Lace
In recent years, wedding attire and styling have been returning to more vintage or medieval fashions that have been redesigned for modern brides.
This half up half down hairstyle is very ‘olden’ and stunning, and the use of thread wraps to secure certain locks of hair adds that ancient touch.
Lace and gypsy flowers tie the look together wonderfully to exude the aura of a forest nymph or an elven maiden.
9. Honey-Brown Curly Loc Bun
Jumbo locs wedding hairstyles can rarely be bigger and bolder than this magnificent large bun with an abundance of smaller gems and one large statement tiara secured right in the middle.
If you are trying to recreate this wedding style with shorter or thinner dreadlock hair, consider using a hair donut.
A hair donut is a bun-shaping accessory; you can also use a weave or extensions to get that fuller, voluminous look.
10. Low Loc Bun with a Crown and Veil
Buns are classic wedding hairstyles. This low-loc bun with slicked-back hair and a spectacular tiara is a gorgeous example of a hairstyle if you aren’t sure what suits you.
Since the bun is low, you can make the tiara as large and gorgeous as you want and secure a veil in the middle of the bun to finish the look.
11. White Looped and Wrapped Dreadlocks
The white-colored middle section contrasts with the short, dark hair visible around the temple and ear. Thick locs form large folded loops on top, with closely spaced sections wrapping diagonally down the back of the head. This arrangement is wider at the top and narrows toward the nape.
A white section wraps around the base, gathering the remaining lengths into a long tail. Thinner locs and loose, wispy strands hang down the back, with small metallic beads decorating several lengths.
Ivory rose accessories sit along the upper side of the hairstyle, while smaller white flowers are tucked farther back. Pearl strands curve above the ear and run through the wrapped sections. Loose white fibers remain visible around the loops and between the diagonal rows.
12. Half-Up Dreadlocks with Decorative Wraps
Long dark brown locs sweep backward into overlapping loops across the top and upper sides of the head. The gathered sections leave the short dark hair around the visible temple and ear exposed. The remaining locs hang down the back, with a few falling over the shoulder. Fluffy white yarn-like strands run among the loose lengths, contrasting with the darker locs.
Small white flowers and pale pink buds sit between the upper loops. Thin gold- and silver-colored cords wrap around individual locs in spiral and crisscross patterns, decorating both the gathered sections and the hanging lengths. Pale blue and white beads appear along several locs, with a larger cream-colored bead near the upper back of the hairstyle.
13. Tall Loc Bun with Rolled Bangs
A perfect and simple wedding bun is classic, goes with all manner of wedding attire, and can be styled up or down depending on the personal preference of the bride. You can add gems or hair flowers or leave it neatly as it is and attach a veil to complete the look.
14. Patterned Locs with Ginger Hair and Bridal Crystal Hair Vine
This is one of the most creative wedding hairstyles for locs on this list!
The dark dreadlocks are styled in thick, raised, curved rows that follow the shape of the head from the crown around the side and back. Ginger-colored hair is clearly visible between the loc sections, creating a strong two-tone effect throughout the style. The locs stay close to the head and are arranged in a structured pattern rather than hanging loose.
A large bridal crystal hair vine accessory is placed diagonally across the side and back of the head. It has branching stems with leaf-shaped and floral crystal details, covering part of the loc pattern while still leaving the dark locs and ginger sections visible.
15. Copper Loc Topknot with Curly Side Bangs
Brides with thick, volume-filled hair can work wonders with this elaborate curly top bun with loose curly strands framing the face. Adding a small tiara or similar jeweled headpiece really elevates the look to super regal.
Use a thin barrel tong to get ringlet-like curls and pin them in place to maximize their lasting power. Finish with a supreme hold curl spray so that they last well through your ceremony and reception.
16. Rounded Front + Large Low Bun
The hair is styled in many thin black locs and separated with a U-shaped part into front and back sections. The thin locs in the front section are gathered and arranged into a full, rounded shape over the forehead and temple area. At the back, the remaining locs are packed together into a large, rounded low bun that sits close to the nape. One pearl-and-floral bridal clip with branching stems and small pearl-like buds is placed on each side.
A wedding hairstyle is ultimately about the look the bride is trying to achieve. It also needs to blend in with the styling of the whole attire, from the dress to the makeup. If you have locs, incorporate your dreadlocks into the wedding look and create a unique look for your special day.
