How to Wear Rainbow Hair For Your Wedding Day

By Lauren Levinson

Updated on 4/13/2015 at 6:00 PM

Sarah Potempa
Sarah Potempa

Just because your mother, grandma, and sister wore classic chignons to their weddings doesn't mean you have to, also. There are so many creative hair options out there for alternative brides, but this festive style — created (and modeled!) by hair pro Sarah Potempa — may be our favorite. Ever.

"For this look, I asked my son to help me style it," Sarah notes. "This was one of my favorite looks to create because it was different and fun. We used a temporary chalk and fun colored bobby pins to add flair to my faux bob. This is nontraditional and just for someone who loves to color outside the lines!"

Keep reading to learn how to do it. Then see seven more gorgeous wedding hairstyles Sarah created exclusively for POPSUGAR!

Step 1

Step 1

Create a side part, and add fun colored bobby pins.

Step 2

Step 2

Pull hair through the Sarah Potempa Wrap Up, pinch it closed, and slide it down toward the ends.

Step 3

Step 3

Roll hair under until you reach the back of your neck, and pin it in place.

Step 4

Step 4

Use a temporary hair chalk to color the ends of any loose strands.

Step 5

Step 5

Enlist a little one — Sarah tapped her 4-year-old son — to help add some blue hair chalk!

The Final Look

The Final Look