Side braids add to a soft, elegant look for prom.
As a teenage rite of passage, prom gives students a chance to celebrate the end of high school, socialize with friends and showcase their finest formal attire. Teenage girls attending prom especially appreciate this opportunity for fancy makeovers. Girls all want to select gowns, accessories and hairstyles that make them stand out in the crowd. Finding fresh styles will help girls get the positive attention they seek at prom. To set yourself apart, trade in the traditional formal updo for a trendy, tousled side braid.
Instructions
1. Comb wet hair into a side part before beginning to dry it. Use a hairdryer and roll brush to thoroughly dry your hair while maintaining the side part. Once dry, use a texturizing spray on your hair and scrunch it with your hands to give the braid more body. Pull your hair to the side that you created with the part, leaving out a few front pieces for a softer look.
2. While keeping your hair pulled to the side, use your finger to separate it into three pieces. Start at the base of your head and overlap the side pieces over the middle strand, alternating as you go. Rather than pulling the pieces tight as you braid, loosely twist the hair to keep the braid a little messy. Continue braiding until you reach the bottom of your hair and wrap a clear elastic band around the base, leaving just a few inches at the end. Use your fingers and some hairspray to break up the end pieces.
3. With your braid in place, pull lightly at the sides with your hands to loosen it up. Use accessories, such as decorative hairpins and flowers, to take your braid from casual to prom-worthy. To complement a formal gown, use hairpins with gems or crystals throughout the braid. To mimic the Rapunzel look, use bobby pins to attach fresh flowers into your braid. Use the same flowers as your corsage to keep your look cohesive.
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