Great styling on your big day starts with great hair, and that means investing in treatments and habits that nourish from the inside out. We sat down for a chat with Melissa Timperley, award-winning celebrity hair stylist and founder of Melissa Salons, who reveals the key rituals she recommends to her celebrity and bridal clients (and yes, they actually work!).
Fight the frizz
“One of the biggest problems my clients ask is how to tame frizz, so I recommend Authentic Beauty Concept’s Beauty Potion. It’s an in-salon treatment that instantly gives that glassy, silky finish without heaviness. It makes hair photograph so nicely as if it’s for an Instagram filter on it.”
Have regular trims
“Don’t fall into the trap of ‘growing it out’ without maintenance. Trimming every eight weeks keeps ends healthy and prevents breakage, meaning your hair actually looks longer, stronger, and fuller by the time the big day comes.”
Pack in the protein
“Hair is made of keratin – a protein – so if you’re not eating enough, your hair will show it. Make sure you’re getting a good mix of lean meats, oily fish, eggs, tofu, beans, and even seeds like chia and flax. It supports both growth and strength.”
Remember the supplements
“Supplements aren’t just hype: when chosen well, they work. Glowwa Hair Food and Collagen Creamer are my go-tos. They’re packed with collagen and essential vitamins that boost growth, shine, and that lit-from-within glow every bride wants. Start taking it three to six months before your wedding for best results.”
Eat the rainbow
“Yes, your hair loves nutrients! The more diverse your diet, the more nourishment your scalp receives. Think colourful fruits and veg: leafy greens for iron, berries for antioxidants, and sweet potatoes for beta carotene. Hydration counts too, so drink water like it’s your second job and add in those electrolytes.”
Scalp Care is Self-Care
“Healthy hair starts at the root. Remember; your scalp is an extension of your face and needs to be maintained in order to produce healthy hair. Using a shampoo like Nioxin can help create the ‘perfect soil’ for the hair to flourish. Overall, remember that hair health is a marathon, not a sprint. If you give it love daily – not just the night before the wedding – you’ll walk down the aisle with the kind of radiant, touchable hair that doesn’t just look amazing, it feels amazing!”
