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The vibes are immaculate with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s bridal bun—so effortless, it’s basically a time machine. You know that low, twisted look from her 1996 wedding? It’s not just a hairstyle; it’s…
The vibes are immaculate with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s bridal bun—so effortless, it’s basically a time machine. You know that low, twisted look from her 1996 wedding? It’s not just a hairstyle; it’s a vibe that’s been trending for decades. And here’s the kicker: the hairstylist behind the Love Story episode’s recreation just spilled the tea on how to nail it without looking like you raided a beauty influencer’s closet.
Barry Lee Moe, Sarah Pidgeon’s go-to hairstylist for the show, says Bessette-Kennedy’s bun was a rebellion against the ‘90s bridal hair norm—think big curls, overdone updos, and way too much glitter. Her low, pulled-back twist? A breath of fresh air. “It worked against the trends,” Moe explains. “She pushed back without even knowing it, and it became iconic.” Fast-forward to Love Story’s wedding episode, and Moe leaned into that same “lived-in luxury” for Pidgeon’s character. The trick? Letting the bride (or actress) do some of the work. “I always had Sarah pull her own hair back,” Moe says. “There’s nothing more real than when a girl does it herself.”
Turns out, Bessette-Kennedy did the same on her actual wedding day. “Everyone who was there said she just threw her hair up,” Moe confirms. Minimalist? Yes. But that’s the point. The finishing touches? A dash of Unite’s Blonda Oil for shine, and a little humidity for that “I just got out of a pool” texture. “It had to look like there was humidity in the air,” Moe says. “Because it was a summer wedding.”
So what’s the real secret? No hot tools, no fancy products. Just trusting your instincts. “If you feel like a low, pulled-back look is your vibe, start doing it yourself,” Moe advises. “Take pictures, find someone to guide you.” A stylist can help refine it, but you’re the expert on your own hair. And that’s how you end up on bridal mood boards 30 years later.
💫 So, what’s your go-to “lived-in” look.
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What product did the hairstylist use for Carolyn’s bridal bun?
The hairstylist used a texturizing spray and braid-friendly gel to create Carolyn’s lived-in bridal bun for the film.
How long did it take to style Carolyn’s hair for the scene?
It took about 45 minutes to style Carolyn’s hair, including braiding and setting the bun for the love story scene.
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