Formal Hairstyles For A Blonde

Blonde hair comes in several different tones from platinum to strawberry blonde.

Blonde hair is characterized by low levels of dark pigmentation, producing a fair-haired lighter color, typically with an underlying yellow hue. Natural blonde hair tends to darken with age, typically ending up at a light brown color when it is through changing colors. It is not uncommon for natural blondes to lighten their hair to keep its lighter appearance. Blonde is a commonly sought color; many women dye their hair blonde from a darker tone. Blonde hair can be styled in any fashion, but when done up for a formal style, the look is typically slightly wispy to accentuate the lighter tones.

Short Curls

Short curls create a vintage hairstyle reminiscent of those worn by the famous Marilyn Monroe. To achieve this look, trim the hair in a layered short haircut, ending at the nape of the neck. The hair will be put into tight curls using a 1-inch curling iron. To hold the curls in place, spray the hair with a firm-hold hairspray immediately after removing the curling iron. The style can be made slightly less formal by making the curls looser so that the style is more relaxed and wispy.

Loose Curls

Loose, high curls work well for medium-length blonde hair. To create this style, flip your head upside down so that your hair hangs forward. Smooth the hair into a ponytail atop your head and fasten it with a hair clip. When you flip your hair back over, it should be piled on top of your head. Small strands might hang down in the back; simply secure these with blonde-toned bobby pins. Using a 1-inch curling iron, curl the hair that is piled atop your head in small sections until you are left with a loose pile of curled hair. To dress up this look, decorative jeweled hair clips can be attached to curled sections of the hair.

Bun with Bangs

A bun with bangs creates a fun and formal updo for blonde hair; to achieve this look, you need long hair to work with. Trim bangs near the front of the face to frame the facial features; the bangs can be straight cut just above the brow line or longer to hang down to the earline on either side of the face. Pull the body of the hair back--leaving the bangs to frame the face--into a tight ponytail. Twist the length of the ponytail and wrap it around the hair tie, fastening it with a second hair tie. To smooth the hair in the bun, use a small amount of medium-hold mousse and smooth the hair with your fingers.

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