You can’t prepare for every possibility of disaster on your prom night, but you can certainly be sure that you look great for any adventure that comes your way. To guarantee a comfortable, beautiful look, follow the list below of things to avoid on your prom day:

• Going to a tanning salon for the first time; tanned skin looks better in photos but sunburned skin is painful and unattractive.
• Getting a new haircut. In fact, you may want to begin growing your hair out a couple of months before prom if you are planning to wear it up.
• Trying something new and tricky (like false eyelashes or plucked eyebrows) for the first time.
• Getting a too complicated, heavily hair-sprayed style. Your hair may look nice, but you will regret it when you want to be comfortable later in the evening.
• Choosing a dress style you are not comfortable in. It’s far more important to have fun at prom than to show curves and skin.
• Choosing shoes that are completely ridiculous and uncomfortable. We all know that beauty hurts, but you should be able to walk in your shoes without flinching. Be sure to try the stair test out on your shoes; if you can’t make it up and down a flight of stairs easily, you may want to consider different shoes.
• Selecting a dress that is too tight. You should be able to move comfortably in your dress without worrying about ripping seams or coming out of it.
• Using a new makeup artist or hair stylist for the first time.

Prom Glamour Beauty Tips

The best rule for dressing up and looking fabulous without going over the top is to look like yourself just with an added bit of glamour. Overdoing it can leave you looking old-fashioned, unfamiliar, or just plain garish. With that in mind, choose two or three tips from the list below to enhance your glam factor for the big night.

• Try using shimmer shadow on your eyelids - play around with pastels, silvers, or golds
• Use sparkling shimmer dust on your cheeks and shoulders (if you are going strapless)
• Scatter some rhinestone clips throughout your hairstyle
• Wear a pink cardigan over a black, sleeveless dress; it’s cute and fun and will add some color to brighten your complexion
• Use a dark liner pencil all over your lips and then gloss over the top
• Use charcoal, navy, or brown eyeliner to make your eyes stand out ­ be careful not to overdo it
• Try bright or dark nail color to complement your dress
• Use sheer red lipstick if it goes with your coloring
• Wear your hair up or back with fun clips or barrettes (especially if you normally wear it down)
• Shop for a dress with a scattering of sequins to catch the light
• Gloss your lips to a high shine for a sexy, wet look
• Try wearing a strapless or bandeau style dress if you normally dress conservatively ­ make sure you still feel comfortable
• Wear shoes in a metallic color for a touch of glitzy glamour
• Incorporate a long feather boa or faux fur wrap into your ensemble for some diva style
• Try a sandal or shoe with a heel (especially if you normally wear flats) ­ a little bit of heel will also make your legs look longer and leaner
• Add a tiara to your hair style ­ it may be the only chance you have to wear one
• Be yourself and have a great time ­ nothing will accessorize your dress better than a great smile