LONG HAIR IDEAS FOR PERFECT PROM HAIRSTYLE

Melanie Brown prom hair 2010

LONG HAIR IDEAS FOR PERFECT PROM HAIRSTYLE

Aside from her own wedding, prom is probably the most stressful time for a girl where clothes and hairstyles are concerned. Girls spend months sometimes trying to find the perfect dress and then decide on the perfect prom hairstyle. It becomes much simpler if you remember one simple rule – pick your dress, then pick your hairstyle. This way, you can choose a dress that you really like, and then you can simply narrow down your hairstyles to ones that will suit your dress, rather than spending hours deciding only to change your mind when you buy your dress.

Jessica Simpson Prom Hair Idea

Jessica Simpson Prom Hair Idea

If you have long hair, the possibilities are endless for your hairstyles. Long hair is very versatile, and you are sure to find a style that suits your dress, face shape, and any other need you may have. Don’t be afraid to try something new but make sure that you practice your style before prom night so that you don’t have any trouble with it. One great, classic look is the French twist. The French twist is perfect for anyone, and this easy style is far from boring. You can add accessories, for example. You can use jeweled hairpins, clips for your bangs, or even a pearl holder to keep your twist in place. Add a modern twist by wearing your French twist on the side, or even sideways across the back of your head instead of vertically.

Perfect Prom Ponytail

Perfect Prom Ponytail

A ponytail can actually make a great prom hairstyle. This is perfect for girls who don’t want to invest in lots of accessories or hair products. A low ponytail can be pulled over the shoulder for a sweet, romantic look. Accessories such as a rose can add a great touch. A high ponytail, with the bangs loose and framing the face, is a modern look that adds a lot of personality to an outfit. You can even add small braids to a ponytail, ribbons, or whatever else you can think of.

BRAIDED BUN PROM HAIR

Looking good for prom can be hard, but an elegant hairstyle can be easy! Braiding your hair into a bun can be very flattering to lift the hair away from your face. It can also be a sexy look because it exposes the neckline and shoulders.

Before you raise you hair up, consider your face shape. If you are going to pull the hair up all the way into a bun, then you will want to have an oval or heart shaped face because it will be very flattering. You will also want to have smaller feminine features to accentuate because with larger foreheads or noses, this look will simply but your face out of balance.

If you have a round or elongated face, or you have large features, you can still pull off a braided bun look by adding a side swept bang combination to break up the lines of your face and lessen the overall effect of the ‘up’ hairstyle. You can also create new looks with a combination of bun and some long layered strands along your face.

A more modern and fun look can also be created by putting the bun to the side of your head. This look is still an ‘up’ style with a modern twist! Your hair looks like a beautiful flower if it is done right. But for women with really thick hair, you will look like you are hiding a softball in the flower, so this look may not be for you. You will have to experiment a little before you are sure, but take some chances and see if the braided bun works for you!