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Prom Hairstyles

By: Paige Mastingten Click author's name for more of his/her articles

Frequently, girls get preoccupied with tracking down the perfect dress, shoes to match and of course the best date! Details are very important. A bad looking messy hairstyle will bring down the classy look of your dress dramatically. What's the point of spending forever on your make-up or lots of money on jewelry when people can't stop staring at the rat's nest on top of your head? You can find complimentary prom hairstyles no matter what style of hair you're working with. For a hairstyle that will look professionally done, going to see the hairdresser before your important day will stop you from worrying too much and make sure you really look the best you can.

A great way to come up with great hairstyles is to look at what was popular in the past. Bobs became popular in the 1920's and are still popular today due to their classy look and ease of styling. Or you can go for something even more glamorous. This year, you could take inspiration from the glamorous movie stars of the 1930s for a stylish, fashionable prom hairstyle. The concept is to show off a long-length dress by making yourself appear taller with a hairstyle close to your head, such as a wavy style. Ideally, the best hair to achieve this style would be between chin and shoulder length and parted on one side. Long hairdos can imitate this look by parting the hair to the side and putting a French braid on a diagonal along the hairline, with the rear side of the hair twisted up into a chignon braid. For waves like this, begin with your hair damp. Be sure to coat it with a "hot sauce" that is jojoba based. This will protect your hair. Use the diffuser attachment of an FHI heat blow dryer along with a small-barrel curling iron to coax the waves into place.

Maybe you would prefer a sexy, short hairstyle. You could try funky spikes or crazy twists held up with bobby pins and barettes. If your hair is too long for spikes, try twirling it into little buns and spike the ends of each one of those. With Matrix Sleek, you can achieve a natural wave by shampooing and conditioning with the product, then blow-drying with a diffuser while working a sculpting paste into your hair for volume and texture. Complete your hairstyle with Redken Quick Dry Instant Finish Spray. Frame your face by leaving a few tendrils, or pull back your bangs and hold them down with your favorite gel or hairspray. Suggestions for a short hairstyle include a London pageboy style that originated in the 1960s, which is the current runway fashion or you can bleach part of your hair and have the other parts of your hair dark to look wild like Kelly Osbourne. Extremely short Twiggy hair is supposed to be popular for prom time, with famous people like Alyssa Milano going along with the trend and the Victoria Beckham lopsided bob is still the rage. We are even seeing shaggy "fashion mullets" appearing on the scene with asymmetrical cuts. This season, the more short your hair is, the better it is, and natural accents, blonde hair coloring, as well as copper and lavish chocolates are in style. If you hate your short hair, then you might think about using hair pieces such as the Unique VIP hair extensions that are constructed of real hair. Hair extensions are even loved by Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson!

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.

There is something to think about when it comes to styling your hair for the prom: Most of all, don't wait until it is too late! Beauty shop schedules get booked quickly when it comes time to go to the prom and you don't want to have problems on prom day such as trying to fix your own hair with sprays, blow dryers and curlers, only to end up having a bad hair day. No one can come to your rescue if you are not prepared, so call your stylist early and discuss a few options. Research on your own. In addition to reading articles that help you determine which hairstyles will work best with your face shape, you can also take advantage of websites that let you try out virtual hairstyles or you can also have a look at red carpet fashion. Whether it's a new color, styling, extensions, or something else, have examples from magazines ready and know what you want beforehand.

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About The Author: Paige Mastingten is a college senior with an eye for fashion. After multiple years of choosing dresses for proms, formals, and dances, she knows a thing or two about finding prom dresses 2009 with designer labels. Her favorite site is findmypromdress.com, and she shops there each time she goes looking for prom gowns, Faviana prom dresses, Jovani, or Quinceanera dresses.