Too often, girls get caught up in that all-consuming search to find the
perfect dress, fabulous shoes, and sometimes even Mr. Right! Small things make a
big difference, however. A terrible case of bed head can make your expensive
fancy dress look not so great. Why spend time making yourself up or money on
flashy jewelry, when all eyes will be on your gnarled, messy hair do? Regardless
of what type of hair you're dealing with, there are prom hairstyles to
compliment your look. For professional salon hair, consulting with a stylist
before your big day can alleviate some of your concerns and will guarantee that
you look your best.
Looking into the past is an excellent way to
discover fantastic hairdos. Making their appearance in the 1920s, Bobs allowed
women to sport an edgy and easy care hairstyle that to this day remains popular.
And perhaps you could take it one step further. For a chic and elegant prom
hairstyle, look to the famous movie stars of the 1930s. The idea is to emphasize
a long dress by extending your shape even more with hair styled close by your
head, like sculpted waves. To achieve this look, your hair should be, at a
minimum, to your chin and, at maximum, to your shoulder with a side part.
French-braiding diagonally along the hairline from a side part with the back of
the hair coiled up into a low, braided chignon can get long hairstyles to mimic
this look. To make it wavy, it will require you to begin with moist hair coated
with a jojoba based hair product to shield your hair, molding the waves into
shape using a FHI blow dryer with a diffuser and a small size curling iron.
An eye-catching low chignon makes a great prom style that works for
either straight or curly medium-length hair. A low chignon is a classic formal
style that you are sure to have seen in movies, at weddings, and even at
luxurious red carpet events. Put your hair into a low ponytail to get this look.
If you want a more sexy look, try securing the low ponytail on the side, just
slightly beneath your ear. Then, using a no damage style of bobby pins (Scunci's
No-Slip Grip No Damage Bobby Pins are good) wrap your hair in a circle around
the lower part of your head. A few wispy locks left out will look great. A hair
product to make it shine, along with hairspray, will complete and maintain this
style. This is a style that may be best done by a professional. Katherine Heigl
and Jessica Simpson have both worn this classic style. Medium-length hairstyles
can also be perked up by adding braids, clips, or flowers. You could choose to
use extensions if you desire to have long, glamorous hair.
Long hair can
be fixed a lot of different ways for the prom, yet this can make it much harder
to decide. Two popular styles in fashion now are soft down waves and curled
updos. Celebrities Nicole Kidman, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Eva Longoria,
Miley Cyrus and Angelina Jolie all wear variations on these popular options.
Several layers of soft and sensual curls can appear great whether up or down.
You can shape your crown into a rock style-star pompadour, and spray and tease
the rest to add height and volume. You could try an always classy chignon or a
traditional braid. Emina Cunmulaj, Gwenyth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica
Alba, Debra Messing and Christina Aguilera are all perfect models of the
straight, sleek style. Some prom attendees who are very bored with the way they
look might want to add extra hair, highlight pieces of their hair or shorten
their hair.
When considering your prom hairdo, most importantly, plan it
way ahead of time and get an appointment. Make sure to schedule your prom hair
appointment ahead of time so you won't be stuck trying to style your own hair at
the last minute. If you have planned poorly, no one can save you, so call your
stylist in advance and discuss your options. Do your homework. Look at how the
movie stars wear their hair on the red carpet, and also go to some virtual
hairstyle sites to see what you like and try them on to compliment your facial
shape, features, and the dress you will be wearing. Have a good idea of what you
want, whether it's a new salon hair color, hair extensions, conditioning, or
just an updo styling; bringing photos from magazines is always
helpful.
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