Bridal hair packages and trends

Every bride-to-be wants to look her best when she walks up the aisle - and her big day is a chance for you to shine too. Hairstyle and colour trials form a vital part of the wedding preparations for lovestruck brides and their guests of honour, so introducing bespoke bridal hair packages to your business can be a lucrative revenue stream, as many salon owners are finding out. A bridal hair package can generate additional spend from current clients but also bring in new business from clients who are happy with your bridal work becoming loyal customers. There are three important steps to making bridal hair packages a profitable arm of your business.

Create your Bridal Package

Bridal arrangements can be tailored to meet clients' demands and should make the most of the talent a resources of your team. For example you might decide to offer trials at a time when the salon is at its quietest. This will put the bride at ease and won't impact have a negative impact on your columns. Bridal hair services that you could consider include:

• Hair trials
• Cut and finish
• Colour
• Hair and make-up
• Manicures
• Blow dries for the bridal party
• Hen party services

Be on Trend

Some of the bridal hair trends for 2008 are:

• Chic natural and sophisticated styles
• For hair-up, the look is loose, soft and natural
• Ultra glam long hair - sharpen your skills with tongs and heated rollers
• Vintage styles influenced by the 30s and 40s, inspired by the current catwalks
• Soft waves, with body and shine.

Keep Leaning

Here's a selection of some of the bridal hair courses available:

• Aston and Fincher - Long Hair-Up Workshop: 0870 240 2176
• Matrix - Long Hair Creative Direction: 020 8762 4848
• Goldwell - Shane Bennett/Michael Barnes courses for Long Hair:020 7318 4000
• Patrick Cameron - Dressing Long Hair: 020 7923 0599
• Schwarzkopf Professional - Bridal Hair Wear: 020 7724 7931
• L'Oréal Professionnel - Contemporary Bridal Workshop: 020 8762 4200