An Iconic Hair Moment That Every Bride Deserves

Today’s brides are reinventing the bridal mukut — not just as ornamentation, but as a tribute to their roots. In the North, brides are extending braids and adorning them with heirloom jewels — antique kundan reworked into unique hairpieces — while down South, temple-style jadau patterns are being reinterpreted with sculptural pins or modernised gajras, shaped into halo-like structures.

Designer Shweta Kapur’s bridal parandi, strung with polki, gold, and kundan, draped over her shoulder like a cape. At her wedding, Radhika Ambani née Merchant embraced several show-stopping mane moments, from a lotusadorned gajra as a central crown, to textured braids wrapped in vibrant blooms, and a gold embossed hairpiece for her mameru ceremony, all envisioned by hairstylist Hiral Bhatia.

Even Kim Kardashian turned heads at the event with an emerald hairpiece by Lorraine Schwartz. Contemporary high-low options make for a truly distinctive hair moment: think Anatina’s chaand sitara pins, Preeti Mohan’s kundan choti, Vaidaan’s regal hair crowns, Tonoto’s quirky floral accents, or Lelet New York’s molten-plated hairpieces.

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Bridal Parandi

A lovely approach to combine tradition and individuality is with a personalized parandi. This Punjabi hair item adds volume and brightness by extending the length of a braid with braided strands, tassels, and ornaments.

Lotus Adorned Gajra

A gorgeous take on the classic floral hair accessory, the lotus gajra lends a sense of sophistication and newness to bridal hairstyles.

Emerald Hairpiece

The pinnacle of luxury and classic style, an emerald hairpiece lends a royal touch to any bridal or celebration ensemble. Rich green gemstones set in polki, diamond, or gold frames make it a stunning addition to both traditional and modern hairstyles.

Kundan Choti

A Kundan choti is a customary hairpiece that gives bridal hairstyles a sense of grandeur and luxury.