Bride's bizarre 'fish-inspired' hairstyle goes viral. Netizens ask, 'Planning to scare off the groom?'

A wedding hairstylist’s unconventional attempt to craft a “fish-inspired” hairdo for a bride has caused quite a stir online — and not in a flattering way. What was intended to be a showpiece of creativity instead turned into a spectacle of confusion, leaving millions of viewers stunned and skeptical. The viral video showcasing the outlandish hairstyle has already amassed more than 83 million views on Instagram, but the overwhelming attention hasn’t come from admiration — rather, it's been fueled by mockery and disbelief.

Traditionally, weddings are a moment when the bride is the focal point, her appearance carefully curated to reflect beauty, elegance, and tradition. However, in this particular case, it wasn’t the bridal glow or the gown that captured the public’s gaze — it was her puzzling hairstyle that drew all the attention. Unfortunately, it became the subject of ridicule instead of reverence.

The creator behind the controversial look is Rishav Tiwari, a hairstylist from New Delhi, who proudly shared his work on his Instagram page. In the video, he showcased what he described as a “fish hairstyle”—a” design that was supposed to resemble the shape or texture of a fish. However, what unfolded on screen was something far from visually appealing. The hairstyle appeared more chaotic than artistic, prompting viewers to react with widespread confusion.

Despite the time and technical effort likely involved in assembling the look, the execution left much to be desired. Online audiences quickly voiced their disapproval, flooding the comment section with sarcasm, jokes, and outright disdain. What was meant to be a statement of innovation quickly devolved into a meme-worthy moment. Social media users didn’t hold back, comparing the look to a failed underwater theme, while others questioned the very logic behind the creative choice. Some even took note of the bride’s visible discomfort, pointing out that she seemed to hide her face in embarrassment during the video.

One Instagram user asked, " Dulhe ko darayega kya?" (Are you planning to scare off the groom?) " Ocean mein hai kya shaadi?” one observed. Another quipped, “ Hair style aise banao ki muh dikhane k layak na raho.."

Amidst the barrage of mockery, some viewers speculated that the bride herself may have been unaware of what the final look would resemble, further fueling sympathy and criticism in equal measure. Many joked that such a hairstyle could ruin one’s confidence on an important day.

Rishav Tiwari is a hair stylist based in New Delhi. He currently has over 517K followers on Instagram.