Elegance by Kim

😍Who is this Hailey Bieber wedding hair perfect for?

Great for my natural Brides who want a hairstyle that will complement her simple dress & natural fresh-faced makeup. 

It’s minimalistic, chic, & timeless. SWIPE 👈to see the front!

💍If you’re getting married in 2025, now is the time to secure your vendors! Especially if your wedding is on a Saturday. 

I’m so sad to turn away so many Brides when I’m not available. But there’s only one of me! 🙋🏻‍♀️

I only take one wedding per day so I can give my Bride my fullest attention. 

✨It’s a business value that I stand by bc I believe in quality over quantity. 

So if you’re an Elegance by Kim Bride, you best believe I have your back & I’m going to give you the best day ever! You deserve it. 

✅Want to work together? Fill out the contact form w/ the link in bio!

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😖Nervous & lost when your Brides request for this clean textured updo?

Most hairstylists take classes w/ me because they want to learn the following:

✨Dreamy visible texture w/ softness (no helmet head here!)
✨Clean work without frizz
✨Indestructible updos, even for the thickest of hair

It’s easy to achieve once you understand the concepts & fundamentals behind creating a textured updo.

💯That’s exactly what students are learning in my online updo class.

I’ll show you my EXACT process on how to create texture w/o the frizz.

Over 250 students have taken this class & they are feeling confident w/ creating updos at weddings. I’m so proud of them! 🤩

If you want to learn how to create a long-lasting updo + how to create beautiful clean texture (especially in dark hair), you’re in the right place 🙌

➡️Comment “class please” & I’ll send you the link!
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🤩Did you know you can try out 2 hairstyles at your hair preview?

When you’re an Elegance by Kim Bride, you’ll get 2 full hours at your appointment to see which style best suits you.

Yup, no rushing through your appointment here! 

✨Which means you’ll get to try out up to 2 hairstyles that can be easily transitioned. 

Just like my Bride💍 here for example: she tried out both half up and a low bun (⬅️SWIPE to see both styles)

Which style do you think she’s going to choose for her wedding?

If you see your dream wedding hair in my work, my book for 2025 is now open! Let’s bring your dream hair to life 😘

Fill out the contact form w/ LINK IN BIO! 
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“I know my hair won’t look that good bc it’s not blonde.” 😢

Ummmm.. I beg to differ. Let me show you the BEAUTY of dark hair! ✨

SWIPE ⬅️ to see brunette + black hair wedding hair inspo.

Yes, it’s easier to see depth & dimension on blonde hair.

BUT bridal hair will look just as great on my dark hair Queens if your hairstylist knows what they’re doing.

✅Pro-tip: Research & book a bridal hair specialist who is trained to bring out dimension + shine in dark hair.

That way you’ll wake up relaxed on your wedding day because you just KNOW you’ll look like your best self.

💍Brides: SAVE your favorite photo for your wedding hair inspo!

💇🏻‍♀️Hairstylists: Struggle creating dimension & texture on dark hair? That’s my specialty. Watch my online updo class where I show you step-by-step on how YOU can create visible texture for your Brides. Comment “UPDO” for the link
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😍360 degrees of gorgeousness!

On my page, you’ll find hairstyles from the front AND the back.

Why?

It’s important to me that you look great from all angles because you’ll be photographed from all angles. 📸

I always customize the hairstyle to my Brides’ features in order to make sure the hairstyle is flattering all around. 

If you’re looking for a bridal hair specialist who is detail-oriented & will work w/ you to make you feel like your most beautiful self, I’m your gal! 🙋🏻‍♀️

➡️Fill out the contact form w/ link in bio & let’s have a fun wedding day together! 
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⏩SEND to a Bride-to-be w/ dark hair

All down soft curls
Clean textured low bun
Kim K soft waves w/ front tucked back
Cool girl sleek bun
Half up bouncy curls w/ bow veil
Low textured chignon
Party pony with soft waves
Flirty french twist
Half up twists w/ pearl accessories

💍What do they all have in common? They’re soft romantic styles that are perfect for the natural Bride!

⚡️SCREENSHOT your dream hairstyle for our wedding!

SAVE THIS FOR YOUR WEDDING HAIR INSPO😍

It’s dreamy, soft, + romantic w/ a twist

This style is great for a Bride who wants a natural look that will still allow you to feel like yourself.

For a little pop, add a bridal hair accessory!

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⬅️SWIPE to see this year’s popular wedding hair inspiration

Newly engaged 💍& looking for your wedding hairstyle?

There are lots & lots of bridal hair inspiration on my page!

👇Here are some of this year’s most popular requests:

✨Clean texture low bun
✨Romantic half up w/ twists 
✨Chic clean girl bun
✨Effortless texture updo
✨Soft bouncy waves w/ bow hair accessory
✨Textured low chignon
✨Party pony w/ soft waves
✨Flirty french twist

😍SAVE your favorite & bring to your hair preview! 

🗝️Comfort is KEY on your wedding day

That goes for your dress, hair, and makeup

Something you wouldn’t think about is your hair accessory. 

✅ Make sure they aren’t too heavy so they don’t weigh down your hairstyle or give you a headache. 

These handmade accessories from are so light-weight & comfortable, you wouldn’t even know they’re in your hair. 

✨For more romantic hair accessories, check out her work!  
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I’m proud to say 𝗜 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆

I remember getting an updo & it slowly fell apart as the day went on 😰

It’s because the hairstylist was not trained to work w/ thick heavy slippery long hair. 

🙋🏻‍♀️But I am. It’s what I’m known for!

For example, this updo is INDESTRUCTIBLE.

It’s made to withstand the heat, wind, & dancing on the dancefloor 🎉

Great for a Chicago Bride who plans to have an outdoor wedding in the windy city. 

💍BRIDES: Looking to work w/ an updo specialist? Hi, it’s me! Fill out the link in bio & I’ll give you the updo of your dreams.

💇🏻‍♀️HAIRSTYLISTS: want to learn how to create indestructible updos? Comment “UPDO” & I’ll show you how!
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✨𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙤 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨? 
You’ll learn how to control frizz & create visible texture in 2 updo hairstyles. 

✨𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩? 
Yes! You’ll learn 2 different updos in 2 different haircolors.

✨𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙤𝙨? 
Yes! You’ll get access to both updos 

✨𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙤? You’ll learn soooo much!

DARK UPDO LESSON
✅how to properly prep the hair
✅how to create clean visible texture on dark hair
✅how to choose the right products

BLONDE UPDO LESSON
✅a new way to secure the crown w/o ruining the texture
✅a new bun technique
✅how to prevent layers from sticking out of the bun
✅how to use padding for a fuller bun

1-on-1 class with me is $750 but you won’t be paying this rate. You’ll get to learn everything I teach at a fraction of the cost. 

Last chance: rate goes up today! 

Ready to feel confident creating clean textured updos?

👉Comment “𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗢” & I’ll show you how to control frizz & create visible texture.

Past students: send me a DM saying “REJOIN” for a special rate 😘
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𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫

I recently received a DM from a fellow hairstylist asking how I took the plunge to go full-time in bridal hair?

𝙎𝙒𝙄𝙋𝙀 ⬅️to see me as a baby stylist at the salon during the weekdays & working weddings on the weekends

You know you make that focus on my face too 😝

I remember feeling lost in the break room of my salon and thinking to myself “I wish I could do bridal hair full-time.”

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁:
✔️I took classes from bridal hair educators that I admired to build my skills.
✔️When I had down time at the salon, I would practice wedding hairstyles on my mannequins. 
✔️ Practice on my days off on hair models.
✔️When I left the salon, I worked on bridal teams to get my timing down (it used to take me 2 hours for one bridesmaid updo. Now it takes me 45 minutes). 
✔️I took even more bridal hair classes & practiced what I learned (lots of sweat and tears). 
✔️I started doing content shoots to build my hair portfolio w/ my signature hairstyles.
✔️Now I am a full-time bridal hairstylist w/ my own hair studio, attracting my own brides through referrals +social media.

I’m so glad I took the leap of faith & pursued bridal hair. 

I get to work w/ the SWEETEST & most grateful Brides (like my Bride Hana from yesterday’s hair preview: 🙋🏻‍♀️Hey girl, hey!)

If your dream is to be a full-time bridal hairstylist one day, keep going! You got this.

I’m rooting for you! 🙌
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Minimalistic effortless updo 💗

It’s a “I look like myself but better hairstyle.”

👌Perfect for the natural bridesmaid who wants an updo that you don’t have to worry about all day.

So go ahead and sit back, relax. This style not going anywhere!

✨SAVE as your wedding hair inspo!
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“𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.” 🫣

Not when you’re working w/ me! 

Brides have come to be with past bridesmaid trauma & I understand why they’re afraid of asking for curls. 

I would be traumatized too. 

✨When you’re an Elegance by Kim Bride, I’ll make sure you love the way you look. 

At your hair preview, we’ll talk about your vision and the type of curls you’re looking for. 

🚫No crunchy stiff hairstyles on my watch! 

✅If this sounds like the experience you’re looking for, let’s work together! Fill out the Booking Form w/ the link in bio! 
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❌Do you struggle with creating clean texture in your updos?

I used too as well!

For example, my Bride Megan here asked for an updo that:

✔️shows texture even on her dark hair
✔️looks good from the front AND the back
✔️has soft flattering volume & face framing

In the past, I would’ve been sweating bullets wondering how I’m going to create visible texture on such dark hair. 😰

❗️How am I going to control those stubborn frizz on stick straight hair?

❗️How can I make sure this updo is going to last all day?

Today, I can confidently say this is my most requested updo AND I am so excited to create them.

👉Comment “𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗢”
And I’ll show you my process in my online updo class!

You’ll learn how to control frizz + how to create beautiful texture in your updos (even on dark hair 🙌)
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“𝘔𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘮 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩”

Excuse me, I beg to differ! 

✨It’s great for you if you want your hair out of your face but still feel like it’s down. 

And just look at how fun and voluminous this bridal party is!🪩

👉Make sure to SAVE this photo for your wedding hair inspo. 
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A moment for the ever so popular French Twist 🌪️

See how the same style can look different depending on the color?

💛Blonde hair will show more texture, especially when highlighted or balayaged. 
🖤Darker hair shows less dimension but it has more gloss & shine (and who doesn’t like healthy shiny hair, am I right?). 

Pro-tip: when you’re looking for hair inspiration for your wedding, save hairstyles w/ the same haircolor. 

👉FOLLOW for more wedding tips that make a big difference for your wedding day!

👉Have you seen my latest reel on 2024 wedding hair trends?

This is one of it! 

I’m seeing lots of sleek halfup styles trickling in this year & I’m excited to create them 😊

How to ask for this style:
✔️Sleek polished front and crown
✔️Use a 1.25” curling iron to create this soft loose waves 
✔️Soft face-framing (don’t make the curls too tight)

IFFFF you’re feeling extra, add a few pearls to amp up the look😉

💍If this is the style for you, let’s work together for your wedding day!

Fill out the booking form w/ link in bio to inquire about your wedding date.

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This hairstyle from my Bride’s hair preview went VIRAL 🤯

Brides💍: you’re going to want to SAVE this for your wedding hair inspo!

This hairstyle was one of my top posts & it’s my #1 requested bridal updo. 

Here are the insights: 

❤️ 941 LIKES
🙌 1,647 SAVES (WOW!)
🥳 25K ACCOUNTS REACHED 

𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬: Want to learn this clean texture updo on long thick hair?

I have an online class for you, watch it right here on Instagram! 

This class will show you how to control frizz, create beautiful visible texture without looking crunchy, AND make it long-lasting so your Bride can dance the night away (guaranteed!).

➡️ New students: comment “𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦” & I’ll send you the link. You’re going to LOVE all the techniques that im@going to show you!

➡️ Past students: Send me a DM saying “𝗥𝗘𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡” to re-access the class at a special rate (just for you!). 
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➡️See how it’s softly draped by the ears? Why did we to do that? 

My Bride wanted an effortless half up hairstyle so she can still look like herself.

By draping the hair by the ears, it gives the style more softness versus being tightly pulled back.

😍She loved it! 

At your hair preview, we’ll always customize a style to YOU so you can feel like your best self ✨

Hair previews are exclusively for Elegance by Kim Brides only. If you love my work, let’s work together!

💍Fill out the booking form with the link in bio!

👉Bridesmaid duty?

As a Bridesmaid, you have a lot on your plate!

You’re running around doing last minute errands, keeping the Bride calm & entertained.

The last thing you want to do is worry about your hair being in the way.

✨Consider doing a long-lasting low maintenance updo.

This low bun hairstyle is elegant, chic, and soooo comfortable!

🔥Take a screenshot or SAVE for your hair inspo!


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Yikes! So many hairstyles have been ruined by this ONE thing...

⛔️STEAM⛔️

I recently had a conversation w/ my Bride at her hair preview about how to protect her hairstyle.

ESPECIALLY a half up hairstyle or a fully down curls.

No one wants their curls to fall and get frizzy. So keep away from steam.

⭐️Pro-tip: steam your dress + veil the night before, or steam before you get your hair & makeup done.

When you’re an Elegance by Kim Bride, I have your back! I’ll make sure you know exactly what to expect for your wedding day so you can relax & be in the moment.

If this is your vibe, let’s work together! Fill out the booking form w/ link in bio 💗
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❓How did we add more fullness to these bouncy curls?

My little secret 🤫 : Adding in a few wefts of clip-in extensions 

And how fun is this bow veil from ?!🎀

I'm still in my bow-obsessed phase so I'll ALLL for this look

SWIPE ⬅️ to see her hair before!
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⬇️How to ask for this hairstyle

Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words.

You just know that you like the hairstyle but you’re not sure how to describe it.

🙋🏻‍♀️Let me help you! Here’s what to say:

* Dimensional textured crown (no helmet head)
* Soft effortless waves (not tight ringlet curls)
* Natural volume (not glam nor flat)
* If adding a hair accessory, place it right above the twists

⏩Send this to a Bride who wants this hairstyle! 
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“𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙩?”

That’s a question you should ask yourself when you’re looking to book a vendor

💗I specialize in natural romantic updos so that’s what you see in my portfolio, aka Instagram.

🙅🏻‍♀️You won’t find mega voluminous glam hairstyles in my work because that’s not my specialty.

•So have you looked at your vendor’s portfolio?

•Do you see your dream hairstyle in it?

If romantic textured updos are your jam (they’re made for dancing the night away 🪩), let’s work together!

➡️Go to link in bio & fill out the booking form!


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🚩Yesterday I found my first fake imposture account 

Not sure what I’m talking about? I’ll post it at the end for you to see 👀

I said to myself: 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘵? 𝘈𝘮 𝘐 𝘢 𝒄𝑬𝑳𝒆𝒃𝑹𝒊𝑻𝒚𝒀𝒚𝒀𝒚?!!?🤪

haha all jokes aside. That person must really like my hairstyles for them to create a whole fake account. 

✨So here’s more beautiful hairstyles for them to look at

⬅️SWIPE to see new styles I’ve been creating lately! 

Like what you see 😍? Save it to your inspo album

Please don’t steal, it’s not nice. Thank you. 
-Your Chicago Comedian 🎤


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“𝘔𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩.” 

“𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘮 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬?”

It’s YOUR wedding day. Everyone is going to have an opinion but what matters most is YOUR opinion.

So if you LOVE the way you look + feel, then it’s the perfect amount of bridal. 🎉

✨If you want a natural classic low bun, then do it!

✨If you want natural makeup w/ a pop of a pretty pink (like what  did here), then do it!

✨If you want a simple wedding dress, go for it!

I’m here to support you, my friend. 

💍Still need a bridal hairstylist for your wedding? I have limited dates available for 2024. Fill out the booking form w/ the link in bio!
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