About Prom Updos

About Prom Updos

There is a prom updo for you, regardless of your personality. Young ladies with simple tastes who do not like fancy embellishments can turn to classics like the bun or the French twist. Those who prefer flamboyant styles can wear their hair piled atop the head in a huge mass of curls or spirals. If you've never worn your hair in an updo before, look for inspiration in bridal magazines and celebrity red carpet hairstyles.

Identification

While prom is a formal occasion that requires attendees to dress up in evening wear, the updos worn by the young ladies don't have to be severe and old-fashioned. Since prom is a high school event, the young women attending can wear stylish and edgy updos that are age-appropriate. Hair accessories that might look out of place when incorporated by a more mature woman in an updo, such as tiaras, clips and fancy headbands, are commonly spotted in prom updos.

Misconceptions

It is not true that having shorter hair means you cannot wear your hair in an updo for prom. There are ways to fake having long hair; with the help of bobby pins and hairspray or hair gel, even bob-length hair can be pulled back. Any sections in the front and sides that are too short can be curled with rollers or a curling iron to frame the face in the style of tendrils.

It is also not necessary to wear all of your hair up to take advantage of what an updo has to offer. If you feel like an updo is too serious of a style for prom, but you don't want to wear your hair down either, compromise by styling your hair half up, half down. Pinning back the top half of your hair puts your face in the spotlight, while the locks worn loose in the back keep your look soft and feminine.

Considerations

Take note of the neckline of your dress when choosing a prom updo, since all the elements of your look should ideally work well together. If your neckline shows off your shoulders and arms, for example, as in the case of a halter, all your hair should be swept up instead of being styled in a half-up, half-down hairdo.

For a relatively unusual updo, think about wearing flowers in your hair instead of as a traditional corsage around your wrist or pinned to your dress (see Resources). You can also decorate your updo with glitter, crystals or fake gems and even feathers, depending on what you are wearing and the mood you want to evoke.

Benefits

Wearing your hair up during prom can be convenient. If you will be dancing most of the night, for instance, having all of your hair out of the way helps you move more effortlessly and enjoy yourself without having to frequently brush your hair out of your eyes. Another advantage of an updo can be found in the prom night pictures that you may want to store as keepsakes--the focus will be on your face. An updo is also an ideal way to change your look for this special event if you normally wear your hair down. Girls with hair too short to be pulled back at all can particularly capture a lot of attention by pinning on a hairpiece for prom to create the illusion of having longer hair.

Prevention/Solution

To make sure that your updo stays securely in place during prom, especially if you will be dancing a considerable amount of the time, seek a friend's help in putting your hair up. Someone who has successfully mimicked hairstyles in beauty magazines would be ideal. You could even book an appointment at a salon so that an experienced hairstylist can assist you with creating your dream hairstyle for your special night. A salon updo will not necessarily be expensive, since professionals often offer deals and discounts to students for prom.

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