A stunning lehenga deserves a hairstyle that compliments it perfectly. With Strands, your dream wedding hairstyle is just minutes away. Whether you're a bride, bridesmaid, or guest, these hairstyles are easy to create and enhanced beautifully with Strands’ real human hair extensions, buns, streaks, and more.
Let’s explore 10+ effortless hairstyles that pair beautifully with lehengas
1. Voluminous Loose Curls with Side Part
This is the ultimate soft glam look. It’s elegant and effortless and works with almost every lehenga style.
How to style:
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Curl your natural hair with a wand.
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Clip in Two Set Volumizer or Invisible Hair Patch for instant length and volume.
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Part your hair to the side and let it cascade.
Why it works: It adds body and bounce to otherwise flat curls, perfect for pre-wedding functions or receptions.
2. Low Bun with Gajra (Using Messy Bun Scrunchie)
A timeless Indian wedding hairstyle with a modern shortcut.
Steps:
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Tie your natural hair in a low ponytail.
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Wrap on the Strands Messy Bun Scrunchie to create a full bun.
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Add a fresh gajra or faux floral ring around the bun.
Why it works: Saves time while looking neat and traditional.
3. Half-Up, Half-Down Curls
Perfect for mehendi or sangeet, this hairstyle lets your hair flow while keeping it out of your face.
How to do it:
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Curl your hair into soft waves.
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Use the 3 piece hair volumizer for fullness.
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Pin the top section back and secure with a decorative clip.
4. Traditional Braid with Clip-in Color Streaks
Upgrade a regular braid with playful color, no bleach required.
Try this:
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Braid your hair in a classic or fishtail style.
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Clip in hair streaks in shades like caramel brown or burgundy.
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Weave them through the braid and finish with floral accessories.
Why it works: Adds dimension and makes even simple braids pop.
5. Messy Bun with Face-Framing Strands
If you're going for a soft, romantic vibe, this look never fails.
Steps:
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Curl your hair loosely.
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Tie a loose ponytail and secure it with the Messy Bun Scrunchie.
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Leave out curled strands in the front.
Pro Tip: Pair it with Strands Curtain Bangs for a softer face frame.
6. Straight Center-Parted Hair with Maang Tikka
Ideal for brides or bridesmaids who love sleek and minimal style.
Steps:
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Straighten your natural hair.
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Clip in Straight Hair Extensions from Strands for volume.
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Part it in the center and secure your maang tikka.
7. High Ponytail with a Wrap-Around Finish
Clean and modern, this look is ideal for cocktail functions.
How to get it:
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Backcomb at the crown for volume.
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Clip in Wrap-Around Ponytail.
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Wrap a section around the base to hide the band.
8. Side-Swept Curls with Volumizer
This works wonderfully for receptions or romantic evenings.
Steps:
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Curl all your hair.
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Use Strands’ Three-Set Clip-in Extensions for added fullness.
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Sweep hair to one side and secure with bobby pins.
9. Braided Crown with Open Waves
Fairy-tale meets desi with this whimsical hairstyle.
How to do it:
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Braid two small sections on each side.
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Pull them over the crown like a halo and pin in place.
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Leave the rest open with loose waves using our Hair Extensions.
10. Side Bun with Statement Hair Brooch
Elegant and perfect for older bridesmaids or mothers of the bride.
Style guide:
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Pull your hair into a side ponytail.
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Use the Messy Bun or Bun Extension to add volume.
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Pin a jeweled brooch at the base.
11. Half-Up Half-Down with a Bun
Open styles don’t have to be boring. Add a twist - literally.
How to do it:
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Take the front sections and twist them to make a bun.
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Clip in volumizers underneath for thickness and style them with a curling rod.
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Add a hair accessories for an Indo-western fusion look.
Final Tips Before the Wedding
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Choose a hairstyle based on your blouse neckline. Buns go well with deep backs, open hair suits high necks.
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Always carry a few pins, a travel comb, and some hair spray in your clutch.
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Practice your look once before the main event to get comfortable with hair toppers, patches, extensions or accessories.
Concluding the Best Indian Wedding Hairstyles for Lehenga
Wedding hair doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. With Strands hair extensions and styling products, you can achieve beautiful, salon-quality hairstyles at home. Whether it’s a sleek ponytail or a voluminous bun, these looks pair effortlessly with lehengas and Indian wear.
