Hairstyle for Lehenga: Open Hair, Front, Bun and Braid Ideas

24 looks Wedding and occasions Updated 8 Oct 2026

Picking a hairstyle for lehenga is about three things: your hair length, the neckline of the blouse and how long the function runs. A heavy lehenga needs a neat front, and a long night of dancing needs a style that stays.

Below are 24 lehenga hairstyle ideas, from open hair to buns, braids and front styles. Each lists the hair it needs and the time it takes.

Wearing a saree instead? See our saree hairstyle ideas. For the bride herself, go to bridal and wedding hairstyles.

Lehenga Hairstyle With Open Hair

Open hair is the easiest lehenga hairstyle for a sangeet. Keep the front neat.

Open hairstyle with lehenga showing sleek straight hair and a deep side part — Hair
Long, straight, fine
Best for
Round, heart faces
Upkeep
20 min, flat iron
Sleek straight hair looks sharp with a heavy embroidered lehenga.
**Stylist note:** Spray heat protectant, iron in thin sections, then tuck all the hair behind one shoulder.

Lehenga hairstyle with open hair in loose waves and a small jasmine gajra at the crown — Hair
Medium to long, wavy
Best for
Mehendi, haldi
Upkeep
25 min, 1 gajra, 6 pins
Loose waves with a short gajra add a festive touch without a full updo. Nice for mehendi and haldi.
**Stylist note:** Make loose waves with a wide iron, then pin a short gajra across the crown in a U shape.

Lehenga front open hair hairstyle with a soft puff and curled ends at the back — Hair
Long, medium thick
Best for
Round, square faces
Upkeep
25 min, 1 clutcher, pins
A small puff adds height, which helps round faces.
**Stylist note:** Backcomb the front section lightly, push forward into a puff, then curl the open ends outward.

Modern Hairstyle for Lehenga

A modern hairstyle for lehenga mixes a sleek base with one strong detail. Think low buns, sleek ponytails and wet looks for a reception.

Modern lehenga hairstyle with a messy textured low bun and loose face-framing strands — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
Oval, square faces
Upkeep
15 min, 8 U-pins
A loose textured bun looks relaxed but dressed up for day weddings.
**Stylist note:** Twist the hair loosely at the nape, coil it, and pin. Pull out thin strands near the ears.

Modern hairstyle with lehenga showing a small half-up top knot over loose waves — Hair
Medium, wavy
Best for
Long, oval faces
Upkeep
15 min, elastic, 4 pins
A half-up top knot gives a young, playful look. It suits college girls at a friend's wedding.
**Stylist note:** Twist the top third of the hair into a small knot at the crown, and wave the rest.

Modern hairstyle for lehenga with a wet-look centre part and a sleek round bun — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
20 min, gel, 6 U-pins
The wet-look sleek bun is a reception favourite right now. It shows off heavy earrings and a detailed blouse back.
**Stylist note:** Ask for a firm-hold gel and a sharp centre part, then coil a tight bun at mid-head.

Front Hairstyle for Lehenga

The front decides how the face looks in every photo. These front styles work with a maang tikka or matha patti and stay neat all evening.

Hairstyle for lehenga with matha patti, centre part and twisted side sections — Hair
Long, medium thick
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
25 min, 8 bobby pins
Twisted sides keep the matha patti chain flat and steady.
**Stylist note:** Make a clean centre part, twist each side back over the ear, and pin under the chain.

Front hairstyle for lehenga with side-swept curled bangs and open hair — Hair
Medium to long, layered
Best for
Square, broad forehead
Upkeep
20 min, curler, spray
Side-swept front curls soften a broad forehead. They also hide a short fringe that is growing out.
**Stylist note:** Curl the front layers away from the face and set them with light hairspray.

Front and back lehenga hairstyle with a braided crown band and maang tikka — Hair
Long, thick
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
30 min, 10 bobby pins
A thin braid from ear to ear frames the front and holds the tikka. It works as a hairstyle for lehenga front and back views.
**Stylist note:** Braid a thin section from each side, cross them over the crown, and pin. Leave the back open.

Front hairstyle with lehenga showing a smooth front roll and pearl pins — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
Round, heart faces
Upkeep
20 min, 5 pearl pins
A smooth front roll adds lift and looks neat in group photos.
**Stylist note:** Roll the front section back over two fingers, pin it, and add pearl pins along the roll.

Bun and Juda Hairstyle on Lehenga

A bun hairstyle on lehenga is the safest choice for long functions, heat and dancing. Add a gajra or pins to dress it up. See more in our bun and juda hairstyle gallery.

Lehenga juda hairstyle with a low bun fully wrapped in a jasmine gajra — Hair
Long, thick
Best for
All faces, weddings
Upkeep
30 min, donut, gajra
A classic low juda with a gajra wrap stays firm through long rituals.
**Stylist note:** Make a low ponytail, roll it over a bun donut, pin, then wrap the gajra around twice.

Bun hairstyle on lehenga made of braids coiled at the side with small roses — Hair
Long, medium thick
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
35 min, 12 U-pins
A side bun of coiled braids gives detail in the back view. Small roses add colour for day events.
**Stylist note:** Make three braids, pancake them, coil each into a side bun and tuck small roses between.

High juda hairstyle for lehenga with a donut bun and gold floral pins — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
25 min, donut, 6 pins
A high bun shows off a heavy neckline and long earrings. It also keeps the neck cool in humid weather.
**Stylist note:** Tie a high ponytail at the crown, spread over a donut, and add gold floral pins around.

Simple hairstyle for lehenga with a messy twisted bun and tiny white flowers — Hair
Medium, wavy
Best for
Square, round faces
Upkeep
15 min, 8 U-pins
A soft, simple bun for medium hair and short events.
**Stylist note:** Twist two side sections to the back, then loosely coil all the hair and pin.

Braid Hairstyle for Lehenga

A braid hairstyle with lehenga holds well in sweat and wind. Fishtails, Dutch braids and parandi choti all look festive. Our braid and choti page has many more.

Lehenga hairstyle for girls with a long choti and a colourful parandi tassel — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
Mehendi, sangeet
Upkeep
15 min, 1 parandi
A parandi choti looks traditional and adds length for medium hair. It suits Punjabi and North Indian functions.
**Stylist note:** Start a three-strand braid at the nape and weave the parandi threads in from the first cross.

Braid hairstyle with lehenga showing two Dutch braids into open curls — Hair
Long, thick
Best for
Long, oval faces
Upkeep
25 min, 2 elastics
Two Dutch braids hold the top tight for dancing while curls stay open.
**Stylist note:** Dutch braid each side to the crown, tie with clear elastics, then curl the open ends.

Waterfall braid lehenga hairstyle with small pearl beads over open hair — Hair
Medium to long, straight
Best for
Heart, oval faces
Upkeep
25 min, 6 pearl pins
A waterfall braid with pearl beads looks delicate and fits pastel outfits. Good for engagement events.
**Stylist note:** Braid across the back of the head, dropping one strand each time. Add pearl pins along it.

Open Hairstyle With Gown, Suit and Kurti

The same ideas work for a gown, sharara or anarkali suit. Open hair with a gown and a simple hairstyle with suit or kurti are the most asked looks.

Open hairstyle with gown showing big glossy waves swept to one side — Hair
Long, straight to wavy
Best for
Oval, heart faces
Upkeep
35 min, curler, spray
This hairstyle for gown suits long hair and reception parties.
**Stylist note:** Curl every section in the same direction, brush the curls out, and sweep to one side.

Open hairstyle with sharara suit and a half-up twist held by a clip — Hair
Medium, straight
Best for
Round, oval faces
Upkeep
10 min, 1 claw clip
A quick half-up twist for medium hair with a sharara.
**Stylist note:** Twist the top section back once and fasten with a small claw clip, leaving the rest open.

Hairstyle for girls on lehenga or anarkali with one side braid and open hair — Hair
Long, straight
Best for
Oval, long faces
Upkeep
10 min, 1 small elastic
A cute hairstyle in kurti or anarkali for college fests.
**Stylist note:** Braid a thin section near one temple and pin its end behind the opposite ear.

Simple hairstyle with suit or kurti showing a low ponytail tied with a scarf — Hair
Medium to long, any
Best for
All faces, daily wear
Upkeep
5 min, 1 elastic, scarf
A low ponytail with a thin scarf is a quick daily kurti hairstyle. Good for office and college.
**Stylist note:** Tie a low ponytail, then knot a thin printed scarf over the elastic.

How to Choose a Hairstyle With Lehenga

Neckline: a deep or backless blouse looks best with a bun or ponytail. A high neck or full dupatta looks good with open hair.
Face shape: round faces need height at the crown, like a puff or high bun. Long faces need width, like side waves. Not sure? Read our face shape guide for women.
Hair length: short hair suits half-up twists, waves and small buns with a donut. Long hair can do any style here.
Weather: in humid or outdoor weddings, pick a bun or braid. Open curls drop fast in sweat.

What to Tell Your Stylist and What to Carry

Show your stylist the blouse back and your jewellery before they start. Ask for the parting you want, centre or side, and say if you will wear a dupatta on the head.

A salon look costs more when it needs extensions, fresh flowers, a trial session or a home visit. At home, keep these ready: bobby pins, U-pins, a bun donut, clear elastics, a gajra and heat protectant spray. Always spray heat protectant before curling or ironing. For a quick daily look, see our simple hairstyle ideas.

Common hairstyle questions

Which hairstyle is best for lehenga?

For long functions, a low bun or a braid is best because it lasts through sweat and dancing. For short events and photos, open hair with soft curls looks lovely. Match the style to your blouse back and earrings.

What is a good open hairstyle with lehenga?

Soft curls with the front sections pinned back are the most popular. You can also try sleek straight hair with a side part. Use a light hairspray so the curls hold in humidity.

What hairstyle suits a lehenga with short hair?

Try a half-up twist, a small top knot with waves, or a low bun built on a small donut. A short hair hairstyle for lehenga looks fuller with soft waves and a few flower pins.

How do I wear a hairstyle for lehenga with matha patti?

Make a clean centre part and lay the chain along it. Twist or braid the side sections back over the ears and pin them under the side chains so the matha patti sits flat.