How to Select a Hairstyle for Homecoming

It's true: when a woman's hair looks great, she feels great. This is why choosing the right hairstyle for homecoming is so important. After all, you spent hours finding the right dress, now it's time to complete the look by finding a hairstyle for this special day.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Bobby pins
• Hair spray
• Hairstyle magazines

Create a Fresh, Stylish Look

1. Consider, firstly, the hairstyle you wear on a day-to-day basis. Since homecoming is a special day, one you may remember for years to come, you will want to select a hairstyle that is new and exciting, one you don't normally wear.
2. Take a look at your face shape. Round faces typically look more defined with high upswept hairstyles, or long, straightened locks. Thin faces are complimented by ringlets and pageboys.
3. Think about whether or not to place decorations in your hair. Since this is a special night, for which you have no doubt found a dazzling dress, you may want to select pearls or rhinestones to thread through an upswept hairstyle.
4. Make sure your style is secured before you head to the dance. You don't want to spend hours on your hair, only to have it fall in the first few minutes. Extra bobby pins and hairspray can help.
5. Consider copying a celebrity hairstyle. You'll want to personalize it, of course, but homecoming might be just the time to have your hairdresser cut bangs or give you low-key highlights to give you a sassy, stylish and contemporary look.

Work with Your Dress

6. Take the style of your dress into consideration. If you are wearing traditional lace or taffeta, consider wearing your hair in a soft, "historical" up-do with tendrils curling about the ears. For modern, edgy styles, consider a sleek ponytail high on the head, or even a new haircut.
7. Paint temporary color or shimmer on hair for a stunning impact. Consider the color of your dress, to create a look that appears polished and well thought-out.
8. Ensure that the hair and dress combination you select allows you to move, dance and have fun.

Tips & Warnings

• Do try something new; homecoming is an opportunity to sport cutting-edge fashions.
• Remember, hair is the ultimate accessory, because it always grows back.
• Don't try to give yourself a new, elaborate hairstyle for homecoming on the day of the dance without practicing creating the style.

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