Stylish Braids and Ponytails for Your Wedding Events
From traditional braided looks for Mehndi to modern textured ponytails for your cocktail night, I design hairstyles that are comfortable and stay in place throughout your celebration.
A stunningly detailed traditional braid for a wedding. This look features intricate side braids leading into the main plait, which is heavily adorned with pearl and kundan hair jewelry, including a passa.
A classic bridal braid hairstyle, perfect for the main wedding day. The sleek braid is wrapped with a beautiful floral arrangement at the top and finished with a traditional parandi with golden tassels.
A behind-the-scenes look at creating a voluminous and textured ponytail. This style is perfect for a relaxed yet chic look for a Mehndi or Haldi ceremony.
This video shows a fun and youthful ponytail for a Haldi ceremony. The wavy ponytail is decorated with small, bright yellow flowers, adding a pop of color that matches the festive vibe.
A glamorous volume ponytail with bouncy curls. The top section is adorned with sparkling crystal accessories, making it a perfect choice for a Sangeet or reception night.
This video showcases an Indian traditional braid adorned with delicate pearl accessories. The style is intricate and elegant, perfect for a bride who wants a royal look for her wedding.
A thick, neat fishtail braid for a Mehndi look, decorated with small purple flowers. This style is simple, elegant, and keeps the hair beautifully in place during the festivities.
A beautiful Mehndi braid woven with delicate white gajra flowers. This style is a classic choice that adds a touch of tradition and fragrance to the look.
A close-up of a Mehndi braid, this time adorned with a golden ribbon crisscrossing down its length. This is a great way to match the hair to a golden-threaded outfit.
Another view of the gajra-woven Mehndi braid, showing how it complements the bride's bright pink outfit.
About Stylish Braids & Ponytails
For high-volume ponytails, I rely on root crimping and precise blow-drying to build a solid foundation so the style does not droop under its own weight. When styling braids, I balance tension carefully to ensure the hair holds securely, even when adorned with heavy fresh flowers, pearls, or kundan jewelry. This structural approach ensures your hair looks as clean and sharp at the end of the ceremony as it did when I finished styling it.
My process for braids and ponytails is based on the event and your outfit.
Designing Your Look
Whether you need a sleek, modern ponytail with gold cuffs for a sangeet or a traditional, heavy braid for a wedding ceremony, I match the technique to the mood.
- Mehndi & Haldi: These events require styles that are playful yet durable. I use floral elements like gajra or small baby’s breath wired into the braid, which keeps the hair neat while looking festive.
- Cocktail & Reception: For these, I often go with textured, voluminous ponytails. I use strong-hold sprays like Taft or Silhouette to manage flyaways and ensure the curls maintain their bounce without becoming stiff.
Handling Accessories
Accessories can weigh hair down if not installed correctly. I use specific anchoring techniques for heavy items like passa, jhoomar, or large floral arrangements. If you are using hair extensions, I blend them into your natural hair using heat-safe settings, ensuring the connection points are invisible.
My goal is to give you a clean, polished finish that survives long hours of dancing and ceremonies. I travel to your home or venue across Delhi NCR, bringing all necessary products, padding, and styling tools to complete your look on-site.
Junaid Ahmad
I am Junaid, a hairstylist based in Delhi. My approach is simple: I look at your outfit and the event vibe, then build a hairstyle that feels like you. I prefer clean work over heavy products and focus on getting the little technical details right.
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