Megan Cox Bridal

✨HALF-UP FRONT GUIDE ✨⁣
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Half-up styles are having a moment right now, and they’ve definitely been evolving.⁣
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If you’re considering a half-up style, there are so many different ways to wear the front - and that’s what really changes the overall feel!⁣
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Whether you love something soft around the face or something more sleek, each look can be personalized to you and what makes you feel your best.⁣
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Here’s a quick breakdown of each look:⁣
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+ Mostly Down, with Face Frame⁣
+ Soft, Ears Covered, with Face Frame⁣
+ Clean, Soft Around Ears, with Face Frame
+Sleek, Directed Upward, with Face Frame⁣
+Sleek, Directed Upward or Back, No Face Frame⁣
+Sleek, One-Sided Face Frame⁣
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Save this for your half-up wedding hair inspiration 🤍

My most-requested look so far for 2026!

It’s all of the things so many of my brides are looking for - timeless and elegant.

Whether you prefer soft face-framing pieces or would rather it be all pulled back, this style works beautifully both ways. You really can’t go wrong!

For this look, I always recommend adding extensions. They can help create fullness and structure that make the style long-lasting.

If you’re planning your bridal look for the future, 2027 bookings will be opening soon 🤍

Megan Cox Bridal, reimagined. ✨⁣
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This has always been about more than hair.⁣
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It’s about the energy, the people, the experience, and the way it all feels.⁣
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Stepping into this process has been more than I could have ever expected. It challenged me to connect with my business and my brand in ways I had not considered before. It ultimately reminded me how I want my brides to feel when they work with me.⁣
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What started as a love for styling and weddings, plus a simple Instagram name change to six years ago, has grown into a brand that feels like the truest reflection of myself and the experience I want every bride to have.⁣
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Intention / Warmth / Artistry / Elevated / Compassion / Refined / Empathetic / Ease⁣
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The full vision is now live on my website, linked in my bio 🤍

Katelyn was one of those brides who had a vision from the moment she inquired!⁣
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And when I saw it was a classic French Twist, I couldn’t have been more excited.⁣
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Quite literally timeless in every sense ✨⁣
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It photographed beautifully, complemented her dress, and fit the tone of her venue perfectly - a true example of why your style choice matters!⁣
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Here’s to more of this look in 2026🥂⁣
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2027 brides - my waitlist is now open! Sign up to be the first to know when booking opens!

As we get closer to the end of the year, I always shift into full reflection and planning mode.⁣
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I’m reflecting on…⁣
+ The most popular looks of the year (like these half-up, half-down styles so many of my brides chose!)⁣
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+ The incredible brides I’ve had the honor of working with (I’ve LOVED seeing all of your photos - pls keep them coming!)⁣
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And then there’s the other side: the dreaming, goal-setting, and planning.⁣
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There is so much happening behind the scenes right now…you’ll get to see all of it soon. I CANNOT WAIT🫢⁣
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For now, I’m wrapping up my final weddings of the year, starting to see my early 2026 brides at their previews, and diving deep into planning for 2027.⁣
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With all of that said…my 2027 waitlist is officially OPEN!⁣
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If you’re a bride hoping to work together, I’d love for you to join. You’ll be the first to know when bookings open and get exclusive access to inquire before the public. I hope to see you in there 🤍

Abby’s wedding look is truly one of my favorites!⁣
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The perfect mix of classic & timeless, BUT still current & chic.⁣
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When I tell you that girl was GLOWING!⁣
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She trusted me fully as her artist, and there is genuinely no better feeling. It made her entire getting-ready process feel like such a breeze and honestly so much fun.⁣
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Save Abby’s look because I promise this one will be around for years to come🤍

After seeing Julia’s sneak peek photos, I fell in love with her wedding day style all over again 🤍⁣
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She has beautiful hair (lots of it), but her individual strands are fine, which can make holding any style tricky.⁣
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This is something I see often, which is why choosing the right style for your hair type is so important!⁣
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The twist-up bun was perfect for her because it was up, secure, and she didn’t have to worry about it falling throughout her day!⁣
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If you have fine hair or tend to struggle with hold, save this look for wedding day inspo ✨ Be sure to SWIPE to see it from the front!⁣

The kind of hair inspiration your mom(s) needs to see!⁣
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This was such a big topic of conversation at a recent wedding with these two beauties, and I’m so grateful they let me capture photo + video to maybe help ease the minds of other women like them.⁣
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Because here’s the truth: these are real women, real moms - who were genuinely nervous about getting their hair done for their daughter’s and son’s weddings.⁣
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And I can completely understand why!
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It’s such an important day, and chances are you’ve been going to the same stylist for years… so the idea of someone new styling your hair can feel a little overwhelming.⁣
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That’s where inspiration photos like these come in. ⁣
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Notice how the styles have:⁣
☑️ Volume ⁣
☑️ It softly frames their faces ⁣
☑️ Even without a lot of length - we still created looks that felt elevated and special while still true to them!⁣
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Be sure to screenshot and SAVE for your wqedding day hair inspo and I hope these looks can help ease your mind 🤍⁣

Half-up styles have been making their comeback this year 🤍 ⁣
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While down styles will always remain timeless, I challenged myself during this content shoot to create something new (inspired by )- a half-up look I had never tried before!
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This style gives a snatched, elevated feel while still softly framing the face, keeping it romantic and bridal ✨⁣
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Be sure to SAVE for your wedding hair inspiration!

Bri has the most gorgeous, thick hair - a dream to work with when creating her bridal look🥹⁣
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One thing to keep in mind: the length and thickness of your hair heavily influence the overall size and shape of your style!⁣
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Full, voluminous looks like Bri’s are possible because of her hair’s natural density.⁣
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Extensions can add extra length or fullness, but being realistic about your starting point ensures your bridal style feels both like you and achievable✨

The pony has been a huge topic of discussion this week…🤭⁣
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From a preview with one of my October brides, to an extension consultation with another, and of course this beauty for Lauren’s rehearsal dinner look.⁣
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If you’re thinking about doing a pony THIS. IS. YOUR. SIGN.⁣
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The best part? A bridal ponytail can be so versatile! ⁣
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It can feel elevated and polished, yet so fun and chic, a look that goes perfectly through the day and of course into the night!

There’s nothing more fun than being part of all the moments leading up to a bride’s big day! ⁣
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But most of all… there’s nothing better than when a bride truly trusts you 🤍⁣
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Annie and I had the so much fun planning her looks based on her dresses for her rehearsal, welcome party, and of course the wedding day!⁣
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By the end, I honestly felt like one of her friends - and that’s one of the reasons I love being part of more than just the wedding day itself.⁣
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I feel like it makes the wedding day THAT much more special!⁣
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Annie, you are such a gem - hilarious, kind, and absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for trusting me with every look! So happy for you, congratulations 🥂