Straight hair can be made into a semi-formal look very easily.
When people speak of formal hairstyles they often think of curly updos. However, casual chic is becoming a more popular way to wear your hair for casual as well and formal events. If you're looking for a happy medium between causal and formal, there are several ways to wear your hair straight to fit any occasion.
Half Up, Half Down
The half-up, half-down look can be made to be elegant and semi-formal. This look is easy to accomplish and can be worn for a variety of events, including weddings, proms, homecomings or dates. Start off by taking a shower and using your regular products to wash and condition your hair. Always condition your hair after shampooing---it helps soften and smooth your hair and add moisture to it. Blow-dry your hair using a large, round brush to section it off. A large, round brush will help straighten your hair, bring some shine to it and add a little extra volume. Use a rat-tail comb for a few small sections of hair at the crown of your head. Pull the hair that normally hangs in front of your ears up to the crown of your head. For a more casual event, use a clear, plastic hair tie to keep your hair in place. For a more formal outing, use a fancy barrette.
Side Ponytail
The side ponytail has been making a comeback recently after being used extensively in the 1980s. However, it was fashioned more at the side of the head near the ear and was not particularly elegant. Since then, the side ponytail has received a "makeover." To achieve the new look, straighten your hair with a flat iron to keep it in place and smooth all day and night. Sweep all of your hair over to the left side of your head and keep it in place with a small hair clip. Fold the rest of the hair over the hair clip, using several bobby pins to keep the hair in place. From the front, the hair will look like it's in a simple low-side ponytail. However, from the back the hair will look twisted and chic.
Accessories
You can jazz up any hairdo with the right accessories. For instance, purchase a fancy headband from a beauty supply store, boutique or hair salon. It can be expensive, but you will most likely get great use out of it. Place the headband in your hair as you normally would. To take your style up to the next level: rat a few sections of your hair at the crown of your head. The decorative headband will put a semi-formal twist on a simple hairstyle.
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