Wedding Hair Durham NC

romantic wedding hair with calm vibes

Our hair…we can have a complicated, love/hate relationship with it sometimes. Ok, many times! ; ) Now you face the challenge of what to do with your hair for your wedding day. I'm Dareece, solopreneur of Versatility Hair Studio and bridal hairstylist for all hair textures and ethnicities. I help North Carolina brides achieve romantic wedding hair for their outdoor elopements and intimate weddings, while being a calm, supportive presence throughout the oftentimes stressful journey of wedding planning.

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curly, coily, and wavy hair is safe here.

Have you ever felt ostracized during a hairstyling session because someone said your hair was difficult, bad, hard to manage, or too much work? You are not alone.

Young lady with curly brown hair with blonde highlights. Hair is styled in an updo with white pearl hair accessories.

Before working with me, many of my brides with textured hair felt discouraged because they encountered an inexperienced hairstylist or someone who wouldn’t patiently work with their hair texture. It’s no surprise that these brides had hairstyling traumas and fears of updos falling, curls going flat or battling uncontrollable frizz.

You will have beautiful, structured wedding hair, regardless of your hair texture, when working with me. I welcome all ethnicities while properly maintaining the integrity of the hair throughout each styling session.

yes, i book parties of one

Some brides only need hair services for themselves. Yet, finding a wedding hairstylist who works with the bride only can be like searching for a unicorn.

African American bride in her wedding dress sitting on a couch while leaning over to put on her wedding shoes.

The wedding beauty industry oftentimes pushes brides to have a bridal party and hastily hire beauty vendors, even though this is not what some brides truly want or need. It makes sense for some brides having elopements or intimate weddings to feel frustration when they are denied services because they do not meet booking minimums.

It’s ok if it’s just you that needs on location bridal hairstyling. Working with me is about discovering what a bride’s wedding day hair needs are in order to create a customized experience that is a right fit for her.

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Need a bit of hair inspiration?

My signature looks include low, textured buns, romantic updos and ethereal, boho braids. Maintaining the health of your hair throughout the styling process is my primary goal, along with creating a custom hairstyle that is a perfect fit for you. Find more inspiration here!

  • Young high school girl with blonde hair in a low bun looking to the right. She is wearing pearl earrings in front of an off white background.
  • Back of the head of a woman with dark brunette hair styled in a curly bun.
  • Bride on wedding morning looking down with her makeup done and hair swept up into a curly updo. She has on blue butterfly earrings.
  • Young African American lady with natural hair styled into a low bun. She is looking to the left and wearing bridal earrings and a bridal hair accessory.
  • Woman with natural red hair in a low updo looking to the right.
  • Young caucasian woman looking to the left with her hair in a low, vintage updo.
  • Black woman with hair in a french roll looking to the left with her hands on her neck. She is wearing a white collared shirt and light pink hair accessory.
  • Back of young lady's curly hair in a low bun. She is wearing a plain white t shirt with pearl hair accessories on the left side of her head.
  • Back of the head of a woman with blonde hair in twists going into a low messy bun.
  • Mixed race bride with black hair in a 90s updo. She is looking to the left and wearing a white silky robe.
  • Back of the head of a young caucasian lady with brown hair styled in a low textured bun.
  • Natural red head woman looking to the right. Her hair is in a low polished bun with face framing pieces curled and left out in the front.
  • African American woman wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue pants and dangling pearl earrings. Her black hair is in a half up ponytail with waves and front pieces hanging down in waves too.
  • Lady with blonde hair wearing a floral, low back shirt looking to the left. Her hair is half up with a braided crown and loose curls at the bottom and sides.
  • Young woman sitting down looking away from the camera, wearing a denim button up shirt and white t shirt underneath. Her dark blonde hair is off to the side in a curly ponytail with a fishtail braid in the middle of the ponytail.
  • Young lady looking down wearing a red floral robe. She has long eyelashes and her hair is in a soft romantic messy updo with curls hanging down.
  • Young lady looking to the left in a white floral robe in a hotel room at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. Her face is hidden by her dark blonde hair curled away from her face and styled in a low chignon bun.
  • Young lady with makeup and strapless top looking to the left in a white room with wood furniture at Hill House in Durham. The lady is wearing heart earrings and her hair is swept up into an updo with face framing pieces left out in the front.
  • Young lady with curly hair in an updo with pearl hair accessories looking to the right.
  • Dark brunette bride with glam waves and vintage hair piece looking out the window.
  • African American bride's hair in locs styled into an updo with a bridal hair accessory on the side.
  • Natural red head woman wearing a tan shirt and long dangly pearl earrings while looking off to the right. Her long hair is in a low ponytail with glam waves.
  • Mixed race young lady with dark brown hair in glam waves. She is wearing a light gray sweatshirt in front of an off white background.
  • Side profile of an African American young lady with bridal earrings peeking from behind her natural hair. Her black hair is styled in a low updo with face framing pieces left out and curled.

150+

Brides Styled

12

Years Licensed Cosmetologist

6

Years in Bridal

Husband with dark blue suit is kissing his wife with a floral wedding dress on her forehead on their wedding day. The couple is outside in front of a tree and standing on grass.

“she is incredible at her job”

Dareece was simply amazing for my wedding. She is incredible at her job, but more than that she’s professional, kind, patient, warm and wonderful to work with. She supported every change or decision through out the process. I am so glad she was part of my wedding day and I recommend her to everyone.

Idil A.

We’re a good fit if…

You want a relaxed, calm getting ready experience on your wedding or elopement day.

You want a romantic, ethereal or boho bridal hairstyle.

You value quality over quantity.

You want timely communication and professionalism.

You are embracing and enhancing your natural beauty.

It’s just you or you have an intimate bridal party of four people or less.

You have multiple hair textures within your bridal party.

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African American groom shares a laugh with mixed race bride on their wedding day. The couple is outside in front of the wedding venue at The Bradford near Holly Springs.

“it held up the whole night!”

Dareece was so good and talented! My hair never holds a curl but it held up the whole night! She did my bridesmaids and mom’s hair as well and was able to get everything done quickly and beautifully.

Hannah M.

I’m a consummate professional

Chances are: your experience of working with or contacting wedding vendors has been a mixed bag of some really great vendors and some not so great.

African American hairstylist adjusts low ponytail for African American model during photoshoot at Soiree on South in Aberdeen.

Lack of professionalism in the wedding industry is a thing: vendors ghosting couples, having bad attitudes/work performance, or showing up late on their wedding day. Ain’t nobody got time for that! I’m sure all brides want vendors who are punctual, do their job well, and be pleasant to work with.

To help alleviate any unnecessary stress for my brides, I communicate well, show up on time with a fully stocked kit, and have a friendly, helpful demeanor so brides feel confident that their time with me will be a positive, calm experience.

i care about your wellbeing.

What emotions/feelings are you holding in, while engaged, because you think no one cares?

Side profile of young lady with blonde hair. The lady's hair is braided on the side with volume in the crown and a low bun in the back. She has face framing pieces left out in the front and curled.

All too often, brides are pushed through this cycle of engagement, wedding planning, wedding day without anyone taking the time to ask them how are they feeling. Let’s be real, getting married comes with sooo many emotions, not just excitement. Yet it can be a lonely road for many brides because any feelings other than pure bliss can be frowned upon…side eye. This can make women shut down and feel isolated or like something is wrong with them if they don’t meet other people’s standards of how they should feel.

It’s more than just styling hair when brides work with me. From start to finish, I will listen to understand how you’re truly feeling while offering empathy and non judgmental listening.

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Bride in her wedding dress sitting on couch with legs crossed in front of a big window at The Carolina Grove in Hillsborough. The bride looks down to the side with her hands on her lap.

“She was exactly what i needed”

On wedding day, she was EXACTLY what I needed. The time I spent sitting in her chair, even when we weren't talking and just existed in each other’s presence, was so calming to me. I can't express how appreciative I am for how she helped prepare me to go into the day level-headed and mindful.

Danni H.

Dareece looking at the camera smiling while sitting sideways in a plush velvet chair. One arm is on her lap and the other arm is bent while revealing a small wrist tattoo.

Hey! I’m Dareece

I’m the Solopreneur of Versatility Hair Studio and a chill, calm, collected North Carolina native. I created Versatility Hair Studio to fill a gap in the hair world. Here, every hair texture is welcome, your questions get answers, and you’re treated like a person. I thrive on connecting with each bride that comes my way. I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist for over ten years and I specialize in wedding hair in Durham, NC and surrounding areas. I dedicated my career towards being well trained in all hair textures so that anyone who sits in my chair will feel included, safe and welcomed. My education includes bridal and editorial hairstyling in Charlotte, Chicago, New York and Atlanta. I enjoy seeing your face light up when you see your new hairstyle. I like listening to the challenges you’ve overcome in life and finding out what you’re watching on Netflix! When not doing hair, I am blogging about the wedding industry, avidly reading, traveling, or spending time in awe of nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Start by filling out my inquiry form. We’ll discuss details about your wedding day hair needs. You’ll receive a custom quote. Afterwards, sign your bridal hair agreement and pay the invoice to be officially booked!!

  • Sure! I completely understand wanting to see how we work together before committing. Just note, doing a bridal hair trial first does not secure your wedding date.

  • Yay!! My good friend, Patrice is an expert at design and she does event/wedding designs too!! Her company is Milk & Cookies Creative.

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