Hairstyles For Prom

Hairstyles for prom are great fun, whether you want a casual new look for every day, or something more glamorous and sexy or just simple, beautiful and practical. The biggest step is just deciding which way you want to go. Choosing a hairstyle for prom that makes you look attractive, always means choosing a hairstyle that is perfect for your face.

There is no one hairstyle or color that will work for every girl, but there is a look that is just right for you. So the overall goal is to not just be more beautiful but more confident and comfortable with who you are. Browse our photo galleries for ideas.

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Choosing a hairstyle for prom is a big decision and you want one just perfect for your face, personality and lifestyle! Your hairstyle for the prom needs to complement your total look. Think about the overall style of your dress for the prom, your accessories for the prom, your shoes, and your make-up. While there are no hard and fast rules, here are some guidelines that you should consider.

• If you are wearing a dress that has a high or a fussy neckline, then it is often best to wear your hair up if you have medium length or long hair. Because the neck of your prom dress is such a feature, you will want to keep your hair simple and elegant.
  
• You should consider having a trial run. This way you can check that your dress, shoes, hair, and accessories all work together.
  
• Match the style of your dress for the prom and your hairstyle for the prom. If you are wearing a timeless elegant gown opt for a classic hairstyle such as a French roll. If you are wearing a funky dress then try some funky updos.
  
• If you are wearing a stiff skirted ball gown style dress than an updo will best complement this style.

Red Carpet Hairstyles for Prom

If you are looking for some great ideas for hairstyles for prom 2008, take some inspiration from the red carpet. Listed below are some of the hottest Hollywood hairstyles.

Bobs With Bang

Precision cut bobs are huge this year, coupled with smooth, sleek styling, a blunt fringe and heaps of shine. Your bob should be carefully crafted to accentuate your unique facial structure, or highlight a long, beautiful neck. Bob hair styles range from ear level to shoulder skimming and are best for straight or slightly wavy hair. If your hair is too curly, a bob can take on the look of a triangle, widening at the bottom in an unflattering way. Only opt for the bangs with this hair style if it works with your facial structure. 

Chignon 

Everyone from Rachel Wood to Ana Kournikova is wearing this easy style that can look stylishly tousled or sleek and elegant. To form a chignon (a bun)  decide if you want it low or high and then make a ponytail. Wrap the ponytail around itself to form a bun and secure it with bobby pins. You can tuck the ends in for sleek elegance or leave them out for a more casual look.

Mad For Mod

Heavy, side-swept bangs and blunt lines characterize this hairstyle. A mod hair style is similar to a bob, it's texture and direction that add a mod feel. This cut has a generous amount of slicing or texturizing to lighten up the bluntness. Your hip, mod hair do should be styled with a swooping motion, directing the hair around the head from the crown or a deep side part. Using hair products like waxes, clays, or muds add texture and a bit of grungy-funk to a mod hair style.

Halfway Flare 

If you just can’t decide whether to wear your hair down or up this year, take a cue from the celebrities and do both. A halfway up hairstyle is a great way to show off your beautiful face and clear your hair away for when you want to get crazy on the dance floor. To create the look, simply brush the top of your hair back and secure it with braids, clips, combs or a small French twist.

Asymmetry in Action

This edgy look just keeps getting more extreme! Bold exploration is the name of the game. Unexpected texture and length differences. The asymmetrical look can be done on a range of hair styles from a short cut, a bob or a longer, layered style. And the angles can range from soft and gently sloping to an extreme plunge. This year, asymmetrical bangs are hot, and whether they're cut blunt or heavily textured, a sloping bang adds interest and can highlight your features nicely.

Beautiful Waves

Whether you have naturally curly hair or not, waves are hot in Hollywood and on the prom floor. To create waves, either set your hair in hot rollers or have a friend gently curl it with a curling iron. When styling your waves, run your fingers through them instead of brushing to keep some definition. You can keep your hair flat on top or let it wave all the way to the crown of your head.

Strategic Layers

Carved throughout the interior of the hair, strategic layers bring out the authentic movement of each individual head of hair. Cutting techniques are advancing, and hair styling is becoming more bold and unique to each person rather than a universal one-size-fits-all hair trend like back in the "Rachel" days. Strategic layering allows you to capitalize on what YOU have, not just mimic "The look of the day." Find a good hair stylist and listen to their ideas about styles and techniques that'll work best on your hair, while complimenting your features.

Classic Twist

For a simple, yet elegant style, take your cue from Moore and Clarkson. Pull your hair back into a French twist. Then, for a more modern style, tease your tresses up at the top of your head. This style is quick, easy, and guaranteed to please.

Peaks, Swirls, and Waves

Directional styling, if you want to sound technical. This look is funky and daring, and offers alot of room for individuality. Since every head of hair is different, your unique character can shine within the peaks of this hot new hair style. Use a wax, clay, or mud hair product, something with a little grit, and a little hold. Emulsify the product in your hands so there's a thin veil of product all over your palms and between your fingers. Then plunge right in there and move the hair around with an eye out for an appealing shape. Swoop it, swirl it around, change directions suddenly. And when you've achieved the start of a good look. Grab you blow dryer (on a low setting) and maximize the peaks and waves using your most important hair styling tool...your hands. Do not strive for perfection, but do aim for an "artful" feel, and some sort of discernible shape. Then set about your day and go forth with confidence knowing you're the baddest hipster on the block!

Accessory Mania

Hair accessories have hit the red carpet with a vengeance this year and they are sure to add some extra flare to your prom hair. Try adding a tiara, fancy clips, rhinestone combs, a flower, or a ribbon headband to instantly move your style from boring to beautiful.

Color for Character

Hair color can have a dramatic effect on an otherwise plain hair style. Rich dark colors are ultra-hot this year, sprinkled with a few equally rich highlights peeking out from underneath. Deep tones of eggplant, burgundy, and mahogany are a great compliment to a dark brown or black hair color. Strategically placed highlights, lowlights, or panels can accentuate texture and add tons of character to your style. Compliment your features and skin tone, and add an edge to your haircut with some artful hair coloring.

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