Do Your Hair For Formal Dances

Pull your hair up for formal dances

You don't have to spend time and money at a salon in order to get the perfect hairstyle for a formal dance. If you can style your hair on your own for everyday occasions, odds are you can style if for prom or homecoming. Choose a style that suits your personality and matches the style of dress you are wearing. A classic ball gown is more suited to an updo, while a more modern and trendy dress will pair well with a looser, half-up style.

Instructions

Classic Up-Do

1. Comb or brush your hair until it is smooth and tangle-free. Gather hair into a ponytail high on your head and secure with a hair elastic.

2. Twist the hair in the ponytail up into a bun around the elastic. Secure the bun in place with several bobby pins. If you want the pins to be noticeable, use ones with small gemstones on the ends.

3. Spritz hairspray over your hair so that you don't get any flyaways during the dance.

4. Embellish the updo by placing a floral barrette in the center of the bun or by tying a ribbon around its base. You can also pull a glittering headband over your hair, so it looks like you have a tiara on.

Half-Up Hairstyles

5. Brush your hair to remove any tangles. Brush the top of your hair back over your scalp and off of your face. Pull two tendrils of hair loose on either side of your face.

6. Gather the top portion of your hair into a loose ponytail and secure with an elastic. Let the bottom part of your hair hang free.

7. Braid the two loose tendrils into mini-braids on each side of your head. You also can use the curling iron to twist them into ringlets.

8. Pull the two braids back on either side of your head to the base of the half ponytail. Secure in place with a bobby pin or barrette. If you decided to curl the tendrils, let them hang free.

9. Create gentle curls in your hair by twisting large portions of it in the curling iron. Hold for a few seconds; then release. Run a comb gently through your hair to loosen the curls. Spritz with hairspray.

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Depression Era Hairstyles

An abundance of hair pins secured the typical 1930s woman's hairstyle.

The 1930s ushered in a new era of fashion dramatically different from the boyish, daring styles of the 1920s. The Depression era was all about sophistication and elegance, and garments were made to show off a woman's curves. Depression era hairstyles mimicked these curves with lush, deep-set waves and intricate curls. Tough financial times meant that the ordinary woman typically did not take the time to create some of these time-consuming coiffures, but instead dreamed of wearing the same high-maintenance styles as the decade's most prominent celebrity icons.

Waves and Curls

Women's Depression era hairstyles all had one thing in common--an abundance of waves and curls. The permanent wave was a popular option for adding body to the hair, and a few specific techniques were used to tame the hair into tidy, controlled curls. Finger waving was common and involved wetting the hair with setting lotion, combing it flat and then creating a succession of sharp ridges at regular intervals. The style would be covered with a hair net and gently dried under a hood. Pin curling was especially popular in the 1930s, and this intricate styling technique had ladies wrapping small sections of hair tightly around their fingers and then securing the curls close to the scalp with bobby pins. Many 1930s hairstyles were created to accommodate and accentuate the most important accessory of the decade--the hat.

The Saucer Wave

The saucer wave was a distinct style with a succession of waves that radiated out from a small center wave to create a circular pattern. The saucer could be oriented so that the center wave was right at the crown or it could start at the side of the head to visually tilt the circular pattern.

The Sculptor Wave

This style involved parting the hair to the side and beginning a series of waves above the eyebrow. As the waves got closer to the ear, they would begin to follow a curve, creating a semi-circular pattern over the ear. Women with longer hair often fashion the length of hair below this point into a cluster of curls.

The Coronet

Marked by a long braid worn over the head from ear to ear, the Coronet was reserved for women with longer hair and usually only worn at dressier affairs. The hair in front of the braid would be set with waves, and the portion of hair behind the braided band would be styled into a bunch of curls.

1930s Men's Hairstyles

During the 1930s, a visit to the barber meant a shoeshine, a shave and a neat, tidy haircut. While 1930s women's hairstyles could be quite unique, most men wore the same basic style--clipped very short around the ears and long enough on top to be worn slicked back with pomade. Heavy facial hair during the 1930s was uncommon, but a pencil-thin moustache often enhanced a gentleman's look. Just as with women, no man's hairstyle was complete without a hat, whether it was a bowler or the ever-popular fedora.

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Do Your Hair For A Middle School Dance

Do Your Hair for a Middle School Dance

Middle school dances are about lighthearted fun. For the dance, you should be able to have a special and more grown-up style while still looking age-appropriate. Since everyone's hair is different, not every style will work on everyone. Experiment with different styles before the dance to see what looks best.

Instructions

Creating a Loose Curl

1. Wash hair and let air dry until it's damp. Flip head upside down and apply a scrunching mousse or gel onto your hands.

2. Work the gel through your hair in a scrunching motion, making sure to scrunch/apply the gel equally over your hair.

3. Flip hair back over and let dry completely. This should create a loose and slightly wild wave to your hair once complete, sometimes referred to as beach hair.

4. Spray with a curl-specific hairspray to seal the look and avoid frizzing.

Creating a Front Poof

5. Straighten or curl hair depending on preference. Using a comb, create a 2- to 3-inch across and 1-inch deep section of hair in the center of your head, directly above your nose.

6. Brush the front of this section back so the hair is flat and smooth. Pinch the hair flat between your thumb and index finger, keeping the section as flat against the head as possible.

7. Scrunch your fingers and the hair forward, causing the section to lift. Secure with numerous bobby pins once the section reaches the desired height and position. Seal the "poof" with hairspray.

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Get Big Curls In My Hair

Weapons of massive volume

There is no denying that big soft curls, make hair look sexy and romantic. This style works best on straight and wavy hair, but kinky and super curly styles can achieve this look as well, but it will take some extra time. Set up for this style the night before the day you want to wear it. The tools you can use will vary with your hair type. Choose products designed specifically for your hair type for the best results.

Instructions

1. Wash your hair; then condition it the day before your event. Be sure to rinse out the conditioner. Avoid using leave-in conditioner for this style because it will make hair slippery and unable to hold a style for long, especially if you have thin or fine hair.

2. Gently comb hair out while it is still wet. Use a wide-tooth comb to remove all tangles to prevent breakage. Dispense a handful of mousse and work it into hair. Try to spread it all over the head, so it doesn't clump up in one area. Comb it through your damp strands, making sure all of your hair is covered. Start heating up your styling tools.

3. Grab a few section clips and twist hair into a few mini buns. Blow dry hair straight if you have curly/ kinky hair. If you have fine hair, gently blow dry a small section on medium to low heat. Comb the section out once it is almost completely dry. If it dries all the way, that is okay.

4. Choose a method that works best for your hair type. Use a large barrel curling iron, wrap hair around the barrel and then hold it in place for a few seconds. Gently release the clamp and let the curl fall into your hand. Pin it against your head with bobby pins. This will prevent the curls from falling out.

5. Sleep in the pinned curls or choose the next method. If you have thick curly hair, use heat rollers. Leave them in until they have completely cooled. Undo the rollers and pin the curls up like in the previous step. Reheat the rollers and repeat with the leftover hair. Take the bobby pins out at the last minute to be sure your style doesn't fall while you get dressed.

6. Use the large sponge rollers and sleep in them if your hair is impossible and does not take kindly to heat. Wrap the rolled hair up in scarf for more comfort. Take them out the next morning and pin them to your head with the bobby pins, as previously mentioned, until it is time to go.

7. Undo any pins after you have finished getting ready. Shake hair loose and use a pick at the roots for extra lift. Finish the look with extra hold hairspray. Add barrettes or decorative pins, right above the ears. Use fingers to pull super tight curls loose.

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Do Your Hair For A Dance

If you are going to your first, second or third school dance, you will want a fresh and flattering hairstyle that is perfect for family photos and an evening of dancing. With a collection of beautiful age-appropriate hairstyles for a Homecoming dance or school party, you can look stylish and chic at the event. Whether you attend middle school or high school, you deserve a foolproof hairstyle that looks great and suits your personality perfectly.

Instructions

Create Loose Waves

1. Shampoo and deep-condition your hair using products made for your hair type. Dry hair completely using a blow dryer .

2. Apply a quick spray of volumizer that is heat-activated to your dry hair.

3. Starting at your forehead, apply medium- or large-sized hot rollers to your head. Allow the rollers to remain in your hair for 7 to 10 minutes or until they are cool to the touch.

4. Using your fingers, comb your hair to release the tight curls and create soft and buoyant waves. Apply a medium-hold hairspray to hair to set the style.

Wear a Super-Straight Blowout

5. Begin with dry, freshly conditioned and shampooed hair. To minimize frizz, rake a smoothing hair serum into hair.

6. Separate hair into four to six sections with large butterfly clips. Blow-dry hair with a large paddle brush, focusing the nozzle of the blow dryer down the length of your hair.

7. Straighten hair from the roots to the tip with a flatiron.

8. Add shine to your straight strands by raking a dollop of glossing serum through your hair.

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Do A Hairstyle Half Up & Half Down For A Quinceanera

Celebrate your transition into young womanhood on your special quinceanera day with the perfect dress, shoes, accessories and hairstyle. The half up, half down hairstyle is an ideal choice for a modern, yet romantic touch. Unlike full updos, this half down style keeps your look wavy and soft, especially if you have longer hair. This glamorous hairstyle complements lighter-colored dresses, such as pink and lavender, as well as shows off dangling earrings.

Instructions

1. Brush out your hair and untangle any wayward pieces.

2. Curl your hair to create loose, romantic waves. Use a barrette to section off the top of your hair to make curling easier. Begin curling the bottom section of your hair. Take 1-inch sections of hair and curl with a 1-inch curling iron. Loosen your hair clip and finish curling the rest of your hair.

3. Run your fingers through your curls to loosen them. Set your curls with a spritz of strong-hold hairspray. To battle frizz and promote shine, rub a small amount of shine serum into the ends of your hair.

4. Use your fingers to gather half of your hair, using a comb as a guide to keep the amount of hair even. You can decide how much hair you want up and how much hair you want down. Pulling back a few wisps of hair is a more subtle statement.

5. Secure the top half with a plain barrette. The size of the hair clip depends on how much hair you are securing. A barrette that matches your hair color is ideal. The top part of your hairstyle should be high, near the crown. Or for a more romantic, messy look, you can set the top half lower. Use bobby pins to help hide wayward pieces.

6. Pull a few face-framing curls from the top half. If you have bangs, leave your bangs soft and pushed to the side.

7. Add a decorative flower clip to finish your look. You can place the flower over the barrette or tuck the flower behind your ear.

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Do Victorian Hair

Victorian hairstyles were done in the fashion of French hairstyles, parted down the middle before being curled and accessorized with flowers. There are many different kinds of Victorian hairstyles, ranging from up-dos to down-dos complete with braids, curls and twists. Victorian hairstyles work best on long, thick hair.

Instructions

Do Victorian Hair

1. Brush hair out to remove all tangles. Part hair down the center with a wide-toothed comb. Take a 1-inch section of hair and use a curling iron to curl the section tightly into a corkscrew curl. Lightly mist the curl with hairspray. Repeat until your entire head is covered in corkscrew curls.

2. Take two sections of hair that are right up front, near your face, and pull them back to secure behind your head with bobby pins. Use the comb to smooth out any bumps, and set with a little more hairspray.

3. Take a flower hair clip and secure in one of three spots: where the two front sections are secured in the back with the bobby pins, on the side of the head right above the ear, or on the top of the head slightly toward the back. Pull two sections of corkscrew curls from behind and drape over your shoulders.

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