On a wedding morning with five or six bridesmaids, the blowout is the style I recommend most for the party. It’s quick per person, it suits almost every length and neckline, and it looks finished without competing with the bride’s hair. Its weakness is that a blowout is only heat-set, not pinned, so it can soften and drop over a long day. The difference between one that lasts and one that falls flat by the toasts is prep, cooling time and the right product for each hair type. Here are 20 blowout looks for bridesmaids, from sleek to big and bouncy, with what I do to make each one hold.
Running Six Blowouts Before the Bride Is Ready
A blowout is heat-set hair, so it starts softening the moment it is done. That makes the order of the chair on the wedding morning matter. I put the bridesmaids with thick, coarse or very straight hair first, because their blowouts hold longest. Fine hair goes later, closer to the ceremony. The bride usually goes last or second to last so her hair is freshest for photos.
Allow roughly 30 to 45 minutes per bridesmaid for a full blowout from wet hair. If hair arrives clean and dry, that time drops, and I’d much rather it does. Ask everyone to wash and fully dry their hair the night before or that morning, with no conditioner on the roots and no oil or leave-in. Hair still damp from a morning shower at the salon costs time that the whole schedule pays for.
Ask your stylist whether a second stylist is needed. Many work with an assistant once a party reaches four or five, so nobody is rushed and the bride’s timeline doesn’t slip.
1. Bridesmaid Bouncy Blowout
A bridesmaid bouncy blowout is the classic: lift at the roots, round-brush bends through the mid-lengths, ends turned under or out. I work lightweight mousse through damp hair before drying and finish with a flexible spray, never a hard-hold one, because bounce needs movement. Layered medium to long hair gives the best result, since the layers fall into the shape on their own. It sits easily next to satin dresses and floral prints.
2. Bridesmaid Hollywood Blowout
The Hollywood blowout is glossier and more shaped than a bouncy one, but softer than set vintage waves. I dry each section with tension on a round brush, roll it into a large velcro or hot roller while warm, and let it cool fully before brushing it out into big curves. A deep side part is part of the look. It suits formal weddings, black or champagne dresses, and a party that wants a polished, grown-up finish. Keep serum on the ends only; oil at the roots kills the lift within an hour.
3. Bridesmaid Curtain Bangs Blowout
Curtain bangs need their own attention in a blowout, because they’re the first thing to flatten or split. I blow them away from the face on a small round brush, then pin each side back with a flat clip while it cools. The rest of the hair gets a smooth, bouncy finish. The open shape around the face suits strapless dresses and square necklines. A light texture spray stops the bangs sticking to foundation.
4. Bridesmaid Side Part Blowout
A bridesmaid side part blowout turns everyday hair into something formal with one simple change. The deep part creates lift on one side and a drape on the other. I spray a root lifter at the part before drying and set the front section in a roller or clip while it cools, which keeps the volume from collapsing toward the face. Tuck the thinner side behind the ear. It looks good in group portraits because it naturally angles toward the camera.
5. Bridesmaid Middle Part Blowout
The middle-part blowout is balanced and modern, and it suits bridal parties in matching dresses or simple slip gowns. It isn’t as easy as it looks, though: a center part shows uneven volume more than any other style. I check the part in a mirror from the front and both sides before setting. Smoothing cream before drying keeps the top neat, while the ends should still have bend so the hair doesn’t hang flat. Long layers, lobs and medium cuts carry it best.
6. Bridesmaid Voluminous Blowout
A voluminous blowout gives height at the crown and fullness through the sides, and it’s my first choice for a bridesmaid with fine hair who wants to look like she has twice as much. Mousse at the roots, a round-brush dry in small sections, then each section rolled and left to cool. The cooling step is where the volume is locked in; skip it and the hair sags within the hour. Simple jewelry and off-the-shoulder dresses pair well, since the hair carries the drama.
7. Bridesmaid Sleek Blowout
A sleek blowout stays smooth from root to end with only a slight curve at the bottom. It suits city weddings and fitted dresses. On a humid day, smooth hair is the most likely to puff, so I use an anti-humidity spray before drying and a flat brush over the round brush for the final pass. Ask for the ends bevelled rather than pin-straight, which keeps it modern rather than flat. Finish with shine spray and a flexible hold.
8. Bridesmaid Soft Wave Blowout
The soft wave blowout sits between a smooth blowout and full curls. I blow the hair smooth first, then shape it with a large barrel or round brush for relaxed bends. That middle ground is why it suits outdoor weddings and beach venues: when the waves loosen in breeze or warmth, they just look more relaxed. Long layers fall into it naturally. Keep the front pieces open and away from the face.
9. Bridesmaid Blowout With Flipped Ends
Flipped ends make a medium cut, a shoulder-length style or a long bob look styled rather than plain. The body stays smooth through the crown and mid-lengths, and the ends kick out. I dry the ends on a round brush rolling outward and hold the brush in place until the hair cools. A light mist of spray helps, but a flip will always soften by evening; that’s part of its charm. It suits simple dresses and clean makeup.
10. Bridesmaid Blowout With Loose Curls
A blowout with loose curls keeps the lifted, smooth roots of a salon blowout and adds big, relaxed curls through the lengths. I start the curls around the cheekbones or collarbone rather than near the roots, which keeps the effect soft. A flexible spray between layers helps it hold. It works well when a bridal party wants to coordinate without wearing identical updos, and it suits long hair best.
11. Bridesmaid Half Up Blowout
A bridesmaid half up blowout takes the front section off the face and leaves the rest full and bouncy. For outdoor weddings it’s the practical choice, because wind tends to blow loose front pieces into the face during the ceremony. Secure the top with a hidden pin, a small bow, a pearl clip or a simple twist. Keep the crown loose; pulled tight, it looks severe, and a little volume at the top balances the look.
12. Bridesmaid Blowout Ponytail
A blowout ponytail is blown smooth first and then gathered into a mid or low pony with bounce through the tail. It’s comfortable on a hot day and survives dancing. I wrap a small section of hair around the base, leave the front pieces softly curved, and add root lift before gathering so the crown doesn’t flatten once the elastic pulls the hair back. It pairs well with halters, high necks and gowns with detailed backs.
13. Bridesmaid Blowout Bob
A bridesmaid blowout bob gives a short cut body and shine for the bridal party. Rounded ends, a soft side part or a sleek tucked shape all work. I use a small or medium round brush, since a large one can’t grip short hair, and finish with a light shine spray. Lift at the roots matters more on a bob than on long hair, because flatness shows instantly at that length.
14. Bridesmaid Lob Blowout
A lob blowout is the easiest length to style for a wedding. It has enough length for volume and movement but not so much weight that it drops. Middle part, side part, bends or flipped ends all work. The common problem with a lob is the ends sitting flat against the shoulders, so I shape the bottom section with a round brush and spray it once cooled. A root spray and flexible hold finish keep it from going limp.
15. Bridesmaid Layered Blowout
A layered blowout works with the haircut instead of against it. The layers create lift on their own, so it needs less product than other styles. I style face-framing layers away from the face and let the longer layers fall into soft curves. Don’t over-curl the ends; too much curl on layers can look dated. It suits long hair and simple necklines.
16. Bridesmaid Long Hair Blowout
Long hair is heavy, and the weight pulls a blowout down fast. With very long hair, I dry it in small sections and set each one while still warm, and I add a light texture spray to the underside for grip without making the top messy. Root lift and smooth mid-lengths are the priority. It works for formal weddings without needing a single pin, and suits most dress colours.
17. Bridesmaid Short Hair Blowout
A blowout on short hair works as well as on long, as long as the shape has direction. For bobs, bixies and cropped cuts, I aim for smooth volume and lift at the crown, then brush the hair away from the face or tuck one side behind the ear. A lightweight mousse helps short hair hold without feeling crunchy. A tiny amount of cream on the ends adds definition.
18. Bridesmaid Natural Texture Blowout
A blowout on natural texture smooths and stretches curls while keeping fullness. The finish can be fluffy, rounded, softly curled or shaped with defined ends. Heat protection is essential, and I use moderate heat with gentle tension to avoid dryness and frizz. On very coily hair, I prefer a stretched blowout done the day before plus a quick touch-up on the morning. Bridesmaids who want shine and fullness while still looking like themselves will be happy with it.
19. Bridesmaid Blowout With Hair Accessories
Accessories solve a common bridal-party problem: bridesmaids with very different hair lengths. Everyone gets a blowout suited to her hair, then the same pearl pin, floral comb, satin bow or metallic clip ties the group together. Place it near a side part, above a tucked section or at the back of a half-up. Keep it small enough that the hair still looks like hair, not a holder for the accessory.
20. Bridesmaid Blowout For Thin Hair
Thin hair needs lift without weight. I use volumizing mousse or spray at the roots, then dry each section upward on a round brush. Velcro rollers or clips while the hair cools make a big difference to how long the volume lasts. Soft bends through the ends make thin hair look thicker. Skip heavy oils and creams, which collapse volume within the hour, and finish with a little texture spray at the roots for grip.
Reviving a Blowout That’s Gone Limp by the Reception
Even a good blowout loses some shape by evening, especially in heat, humidity or after a teary ceremony. A small kit handed to the maid of honor saves the day.
- Three or four large velcro rollers: roll the front sections up during cocktail hour or the drive to the venue, then take them out just before entering.
- Dry shampoo or a volume powder for flat roots.
- A travel hairspray with flexible hold.
- A small round brush or paddle brush.
- A few bobby pins and a clear elastic, in case someone wants to switch to a half-up or ponytail for dancing.
In humid weather, avoid touching the hair with your hands as much as possible; it adds oil and frizz. If curls drop completely, a low ponytail with the ends brushed out looks deliberate and takes two minutes.
When a blowout is the wrong call
I’ll be honest with a bridesmaid when a blowout won’t survive her day. A beach ceremony in high humidity, a long outdoor reception in summer, or very fine hair that drops curl within an hour are all cases where I’d rather put her in a soft low bun or a half-up with pins. She can still have the blowout underneath, so the lengths look smooth and full, but the shape has a mechanical anchor that heat alone can’t give.
One Blowout, Many Bridesmaids, One Long Day
A blowout suits more of a bridal party than any updo. It works from short bobs to waist-length layers, and it adapts to different dress codes, venues and textures. Prep, root lift, cooling time and the right hold product are what make it last. Choose the version that suits each bridesmaid’s hair rather than forcing everyone into the same shape, and coordinate with an accessory or a shared part line if you want the group to match.
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