Wedding season in Central Ohio is in full swing, and today’s Columbus brides are moving away from heavily structured, overly sprayed styles of the past. Instead, the focus has shifted entirely to intentional beauty. Whether you are saying your vows at a scenic outdoor venue like the Franklin Park Conservatory or hosting a chic, urban reception in the Short North, your bridal look should feel polished, timeless, and completely authentic to you.
At Nurtur Salon, we love helping our local brides feel radiant, confident, and grounded on their big day. If you’re planning your Columbus wedding, here are the top bridal hair and makeup trends taking center stage right now, and how to achieve them using high-performing, plant-infused Aveda products.
The Trend: Luminous Makeup
Heavy, ultra-matte foundations have officially made their exit. Modern brides are asking for expensive-looking, lit-from-within skin that allows their natural texture (and gorgeous freckles!) to peek through. The goal is strategic radiance: placing soft, dewy highlights on the cheekbones and brow bones while keeping the center of the face elegantly satin for perfect photography under the Ohio sun.
The Trend: Soft Definition Over Glam
Harsh contour lines and dramatic cut-creases are being replaced by soft, diffused elegance. Brides are opting for weightless lash clusters rather than heavy strips, fluffy brows, and romantic, smudged liners in chocolate brown, charcoal, or deep plum. For the lips, a soft-focus nude or a romantic berry stain is the ultimate timeless choice.
The Trend: Hair That Moves
Stiff, helmet-hair updos are out. Today’s hairstyles are all about touchable softness, texture, and movement. We are seeing a major rise in elevated, modern low buns with a few face-framing strands, clean middle-part chignons, and glossy, brushed-out Hollywood waves.
The Trend: Short Hair and Statement Accessories
More Columbus brides are embracing the chic, editorial edge of shorter bridal hair. From textured French bobs to beautifully defined pixies, short styles are having a major bridal moment. To elevate both short and long styles, brides are skipping traditional heavy veils and opting for architectural pearl pins, sleek modern clips, or delicate botanical accents.
Bring Your Bridal Vision to Life at Nurtur Salon
The secret to perfect bridal beauty isn't just the final look; it’s the experience. Your wedding morning should be a calm, rejuvenating oasis, which is exactly what we cultivate at Nurtur. From our stress-relieving rituals to our team's inclusive expertise in all hair textures and skin tones, we are here to ensure you feel entirely pampered.
Ready to design your dream wedding look? Spaces for the upcoming wedding seasons fill up quickly. Drop by our Upper Arlington or Grandview locations, or connect with our bridal specialists and schedule your wedding hair and makeup trial!
