'own the day' with great lengths' bridal extensions collection
With weddings soon back on the agenda and with bridal hair and beauty teams getting plans in place, Great Lengths introduces their new bridal collection, Own the Day. The second half of 2021 and beyond into 2022 looks set to be a busy time for wedding stylists and for patient couples ready to get their big days back on track. Everyone knows that weddings are big business for salons, and with more diversity in ceremonies and services than ever, there’s never been a better time to fine-tune your offering or start introducing occasion hair styling if you haven’t already. There’s no such thing as wedding season these days – events take place year-round, particularly post-lockdown when eager couples are jumping at the chance to host their nuptials whenever it’s safe to do so. From small civil ceremonies to bumper multi-day occasions and from low maintenance looks to all-out glam for the whole family, a great wedding stylist can enjoy a packed schedule of diverse, exciting work, year-round. No matter what the wedding looks like, Great Lengths hair extensions provide a perfect solution for those looking to enhance their natural look. Whether clients are long-time wearers of GL Tapes or Bonds and couldn’t imagine an occasion without them, or they’re new to the idea of extensions but want something special for their long-awaited big day, Great Lengths has a solution for everyone – from subtle to all-out extravagance, as well as colour changes and enhanced length and volume to give updos the wow factor.
New for 2021, Great Lengths have now introduced two new lines of extensions to revolutionise colour transformations: GL Tapes Piano and GL Pre-Bonded Two Tones, which are both perfect for brides you want to switch up their colour for their big day. These extensions are created specifically to enhance colour and make finished hair look even more vibrant, with truly dimensional results that reflect the multi-faceted colour of client's own natural hair.
Bringing to life the versatility of the entire Great Lengths offering is their latest bridal collection, Own The Day. The shoot showcases the full potential of hair extensions – and the transformative effect they can have on every type of hair. From a full head of bonds to add length and texture to a few strategically-placed GL Tapes to add volume and lift, the collection is full of inspiration – and the perfect conversation starter for a consultation. The looks were created by a team of Great Lengths creative bridal specialists, with bespoke dresses created for the collection by Joanna Leigh Couture. “The hair in this collection is inspired by natural texture,” says Louise Jenkins, education & creative manager for Great Lengths UK and Ireland. “We really wanted to showcase how Great Lengths extensions can enhance natural hair while still looking completely seamless and effortless. Bridal hair for 2021 will see hair looking beautiful but undone, and that is exactly what we wanted to create with our collection."
Lustrous defined curls
A classic afro texture, enhanced using Great Lengths pre-permed GL Tapes to add more volume, a little length and create a natural, yet defined look which is perfectly colour matched. This look is big and bouncy and perfectly complements the style of dress, with low cut arms the hair remains centre stage. 
Undone textured braid
A natural and undone loose braid. Created using a mix of GL Tapes and the new GL Tapes Minis. Dimension has been added by using multiple shades and the sides have been given extra thickness and texture to complete the look. The beautifully long undone braid is the perfect look to pair with a low-back dress. 
Natural loose waves
Loose waves create a bold and beautiful statement that works well with open shoulder dresses. Created using Great Lengths bonds, the vast colours available enabled a perfect colour match to enhance the natural look adding dimension, length and volume. 
Textured ponytail
Created using GL Tapes, this beautiful blonde style loose ponytail style is perfect for brides who prefer an up-do. Textured with a loose wave, the ponytail encapsulates volume and body and looks great with a low back dress, plus no signs of the discreet GL Tapes to be seen. 
Halo braided up-do
Perfect for brides who are all about the little details. This look created using Great Lengths bonds has been perfectly styled to ensure no bonds are visible. The loose and undone halo braid adds lots of detailed texture to the look and the loose waves shape the face perfectly. 
Credits Hair: Louise Jenkins, Kirby Blythe, Maria Vaughan Make-up: Sally Rowe Dresses: Joanna Leigh Couture Photograph:- Joseph Scanlon This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Great Lengths.