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How to Find The Best Prom Hairstyle

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By Amy Kuncaitis
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Prom is such a fun time to dress your best and spend the night making memories. Especially for girls, one of the bests parts of prom is your dress and your hair. Whether you have short hair, long hair, straight, or curly hair, there is a perfect hairstyle for your special night!

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • a couple hairstyles to choose from
  • bobby pins
  • hair spray
  • a comb and brush
  • a friend for help and advice
  1. Step 1

    Decide what style you want for your hair. Page through magazines, or check out the styles and articles in the resource posted below (in the resource section of this article). Think about if you want an up do or to wear your hair down or part pulled up. Try a few different ways and make a decision.

  2. Step 2

    Gather supplies. Get your brush, comb, curling iron, flat iron, any clips or pins you may need, and your hair spray.

  3. Step 3

    Start with curls or the straightener. Even if you are doing an up do, do your curls or straightening to all your hair first. Section off your hair and start at the bottom and work your way up and out with your curls or straightening.

  4. Step 4

    Practice before the big night. Take an evening with a friend and practice your do. Try a few different options and see what looks best with your dress and the over all feel of the night.

  5. Step 5

    Finally, spray your finished product, and ta-da! You are ready for the night of your life!

Tips & Warnings
  • make sure to use plenty of bobby pins if you are wearing an up do, this will keep your hairdo beautiful all night long.
  • consider adding a tiny flower or decorative pin for an extra special touch.
  • If you are doing your hair partly pulled back, consider twists or braids. Very small twists or braids add a subtle, feminine touch and gives your hair that special touch.
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sonni57 said

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on 4/1/2009 I used to do prom hairstyles all the time in the salon back when they drove me batty!

joni04 said

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on 3/16/2009 Wow, been 13 years since I went to a prom, we did each other's hair too, way cheaper and more fun! Thanks for the tips.

veryirie said

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on 3/16/2009 Oh, the fuss over prom hairstyles and how fun that was. :)

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on 3/15/2009 This is a great article because you show how to do it at home rather than paying an expensive salon. We did this for my sister's wedding and all of the hair styles turned out great. 5 stars and a recommendation!

sexychef said

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on 3/15/2009 What a fun article. Thanks

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