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How to say no to bridesmaid hair styling because of my wig?

Belle, on December 28, 2023 at 7:33 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 6
I’m a bridesmaid in 2 weddings this year. Both brides are requiring us to have hair professionally done by their stylist. One is requiring a specific updo, the other isn’t.


I have hair loss and recently started wearing a wig. No one knows about this and I want to keep it that way. I can’t think of any possible way where I can have my hair styled in a room full of bridesmaids while also keeping the wig on my head. I also have no idea if the stylist would know what to do with my wig, even if it’s possible to somehow get it into an updo.
The only thing I can think of is coming up with some reason for the brides to share the stylist contact info with me and then messaging them to see if they can assist me. But that seems kind of ridiculous to do.
I’m probably going to have to confess about the wig. Once the girls know it’s a wig then they’ll make sure everyone I come in contact with for the rest of time knows it too. Unfortunately they’re the type to do things like say “belle how do you style that wig it looks so nice” when men are present just to make sure everyone knows I have fake hair.
It’s not that I’m ashamed of my wig - I think it’s badass. It’s just that I get so many compliments on my hair and I love that people think it’s my real hair! And it’s no one’s business anyway.
Not sure what I can do about the hair styling situation but it’s really stressing me out.


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Latest activity by Michelle, on January 1, 2024 at 3:08 AM
  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
    Jacks ·
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    Have you tried just saying that you'd like to do your own hair on the day? Maybe try having a private convo with each bride and say that you're really not comfortable with the professional styling idea. I had a friend that was self-conscious about her ears because they stick out, so she hates undo's on her. The bride was ok with not requiring the undo.

    That one bride is overstepping by requiring you to get your hair done in a particular style. Unless they're paying to get your hair done, they are both overstepping by making you pay for a professional hairstyle.

    I don't think you're under any obligation to discuss using a wig with anyone. That's private information, and no-one's business. If it gets to that, I'd just probably attend the weddings as a guest.

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    Belle ·
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    Yes, my first attempt at getting out of this was letting both brides know that I’m uncomfortable w professional styling and prefer to do my own hair. Both rejected the idea. One bride says it’s important to her that everyone gets professionally styled because that’s what she wants for photos. The other bride is insisting on a very specific updo because she wants everyone to be matching. (She is also requiring everyone to have the same makeup and nails….i think this is total BS but that’s a story for another day!) Both of the brides are my close relatives and I couldn’t think of a better excuse off the top of my head (one is my future sister in law, the other is my cousin.)
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    Wow, well this is sounding more and more bridezilla by the minute. Honestly I'd probably just drop out politely. It's clear that you're being used as a prop for photos. You don't owe them anything if that's their expectation of you. Imagine making someone do something uncomfortable just for photos.

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  • Natalie
    Super November 2020
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    Truthfully, if the brides are cruel enough to share your secret and passively mock you for it, I think I would back out of the weddings.
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    CM ·
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    These women are total bridezillas to demand you wear your hair in a specific style and contrary to what some may believe to insist on professional hair and makeup, even if they are paying. These things are traditionally personal choice. You are an honored friend, not a prop. Anything beyond consulting on a dress and having some discretion there is inappropriate.

    That said, I suppose you can try telling the bride that you require this accommodation and that it is for personal reasons. If she still says no, then that's not a friend and I would step down.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    It sounds like stepping down is the best option. These brides are over stepping and in the wrong by not respecting your boundaries. Real friends don’t behave like this.
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