Prom Hairstyles for Long Hair
June 21, 2008
Girls with long hair might have more trouble taking good care of the long locks but have a variety of options for prom hairstyles. Longer hair can be worn with curls, waves, or sleek. Longer hair can also be worn in the very popular updos and chignons that are staples of formal events like the prom. Because of all these possible ways of styling longer hair, there are many choices to choose from when it comes to hairstyles. All the different styling options all have some great looks that would compliment any girl’s prom dress and the choice becomes a matter of comfort and style. Hopefully the long hairstyles presented here will inspire some ideas.
Long Hairstyles for Prom
Beautiful hair is a woman’s most noticeable feminine feature. The right hairstyles for prom are crucial to looking your best on prom night. Your prom hair needs to accentuate your dress, your makeup, and your face. There is no one hairstyle or color that will work for every woman, but there is a look that is just right for you. So the overall goal is to be not just more beautiful but more confident and comfortable with who you are. Plan ahead and when the prom arrives, your hair will look absolutely gorgeous.
Twisted Tease: It’s hard to go wrong with braids! There are millions of types to experiment with: basic braids, single variation, double variation, crown, multiple strands, and many more! The easiest thing to do is pick up some “how-to” books or videos on braids, or try looking up hair braids on the internet. You can also ask your favorite beauty parlor if they know any fashionable twists. They’re just beautiful with flowers or ribbons weaved in.
Cute prom hairstyles:
Sweetie Pie: If you like the innocent look, think about bold, bouncy, natural ringlets! Use your fingers to comb through it and lightly spray. If your hair needs a little help curling, try loose pin curls until it dries. Add tiny clips and a sweet smile!
Getting ready. When picking a prom hairstyle, it’s important to consider, not only the shape of your face, but of the body too as well as the kind of dress you will be wearing. It’s best to schedule an appointment several weeks in advance with your hair styler as spots tend to fill up quick.
Updos are always a classic pick, and why not? They are sophisticated, classy, elegant, and can always wow a crowd. Some good time spent at your stylist can most definitely make for an impressive do. You could also try an elegant french twist or a braid for a new interesting look. If you have short hair, don’t fret, ask your hair styler to give you some extensions for you special day.
Ponytails are perfect when it comes to prom hair styles. Put your hair up in a high ponytail and then pull a few strands out that create a soft, yet spiky look. With a wax-based product or some good, heavy-duty hairspray, work your hair so that is have small strands that are sticking out in a neat manner. Then you can use a beaded ponytail holder to make your hair look glam.
Plan your hair trims carefully so that you will have your last trim about 2 weeks before the Prom. You don’t want to trim your hair right before the Prom day. Hair goes into “shock” after a trim or cut and needs about 1 week to fall back into shape.
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