We're done with the make-up and now time to think about the best hairstyle for your big night. Our hair is our crowning glory so it's really important and should be one of your major priority. I bet you guys wouldn't want to end up having a messy hair so here are some ideas I googled that can surely add glam and will perfect your killer prom look. Check this out!
Old Hollywood Waves
Taylor Swift's swept-back waves are "very classic, very 1930s glamour-girl-on-Hollywood-Boulevard," says Nicholas Penna Jr., head stylist and owner of Salon Capri in Newton, Massachusetts. "Plus, these waves will look great after you take them down. They're the perfect base for a second look at the after party."
How to do it: Use a curling iron to create Swift's spirals. For loose waves, choose a large-barrel iron. For tighter ringlets, use an iron with a smaller barrel. (Or, try using both sizes to create a combination of curls.) Then, sweep curled hair back into a loose bun. Secure with plenty of bobby pins, preferably in a matching color so they blend right in. If your teen wants to switch up her look later in the night, she can just remove the pins and tousle.
The Ultra-Simple Twist
Michelle Trachtenberg's updo looks low-maintenance, but it's also totally sophisticated.
How to do it: Smooth volumizing mousse through hair while it's still wet, advises celebrity stylist Ron King of bô Salon in Austin, Texas. Let air-dry. Then, twist top layers around a medium-barrel curling iron. Pull one tendril down asymmetrically across face and curl with a small-barrel curling iron. Pull the rest of hair back into a pretty bun or chignon. Secure with plenty of bobby pins.
The Imperfect Bun
Emma Roberts' low bun is perfect for long-haired ladies.
How to do it: Leaving bangs loose, pull hair back into a low ponytail, advises celebrity stylist Carrie Butterworth of the Patrick Melville salon in New York. The second time you pull hair through the elastic, stop short when hair forms a loop halfway through band. Twist the loop around the base of the ponytail, securing with bobby pins as you go. Poof the resulting bun as needed with fingers. (Don't worry about flyaways; a few little pieces sticking out here and there will look good.) Finish the look with a cute jeweled headband like Roberts'.
The Border Braid
Your teen will definitely need help to achieve Jessica Alba's look, but if you're a practiced french-braider, it's an achievable style. A pretty perimeter braid follows the border of Alba's hair until the nape is reached, and then the remainder is pulled into a low, soft chignon, according to celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque of the Paul Labrecque salon in New York City.
How to do it: Part hair in center. On one side, french-braid a small section of hair along the edge of the face, ending at the nape of the neck. Secure, and then repeat on the opposite side. Twist the two braids and the remaining hair on the back of the head together into a loose bun or chignon.
Volume, Volume, Volume!
Hairspray is the secret weapon to getting Selena Gomez's lifted locks.
How to do it: Tease
hair as you push it off the back of the head. To do this, run a
fine-tooth comb through the last two inches of the hair closest to the
scalp in short strokes, aiming at the root. Only tease dry hair (wet
strands can intensify the tangle) and keep comb strokes uniform for best
results. Use hairspray generously while combing—it'll create a stronger
base and maximum volume. Once hair has enough extra oomph, loosely
twirl and pin locks back, a few at a time, into a twist, from
front-to-back. "A hairstyle like this can be very rocker-chic, so have
your teen dress it up with a bit of attitude too," says Penna.
The Teased Chignon
A classic chignon like Natalie Portman's will last past the final songs of the evening.
How to do it: Prep hair with mousse, especially if it's fine. Tease at the crown, then comb back into a low ponytail, says Labrecque. Loop it around itself and secure with pins to create the soft chignon. Mist with a medium-hold finishing spray that will provide hold with soft texture.
Grown-Up Plaits
"This young, fun style on Sarah Michelle Gellar has a preppy, yet very fancy look—it'd be at home on the set of Gossip Girl," says Penna.
How to do it: To create this grown-up braid, start with a deep side part. On the side of the head with more hair, make a reverse french braid by crossing strands under rather than over while braiding. End the braid at the back of the head. Pull back remaining hair on the opposite side of the head and combine it with the end of the braid. Secure in a low ponytail. Tease or curl the ends for locks as full as Gellar's.
The Loose Bun
Teens looking to keep it classy at prom should go with Kristen Bell's 'do, says Penna.
How to do it: "The key to this glamorous, mature style is to pin most of the hair into a loose bun, while keeping a few natural waves free-flowing beside the face," says Penna. Start with a side part. Comb hair into a loose bun. Use a curling iron to define the gentle, face-framing waves. Apply a dab of styling wax to the ends of hair to get Bell's piece-y texture.
Rock Star Waves
Cascading waves, like Vanessa Hudgens', can add edginess to any prom look.
How to do it: "To create the funky waves that Vanessa Hudgens rocks, use a flat iron to make an 'S' wave—as you straighten, rock the iron back and forth to create the wave," says Penna. (This technique can be tricky, so ask a stylist for help, or practice a few weeks before prom night). Let the waves fly free like Vanessa, or loosely tie them back.
Half-Up, Half-Down
Extra volume at the crown puts a fresh spin on America Ferrera's half up, half down look. "This is a great look for round faces, as it lengths them," says Dufourg. It'll accentuate cheekbones and make the face appear instantly slimmer.
How to do it: Work in a dollop of volumizing mousse and tease hair on the crown of head. Then, brush hair back and pin half up half down. Add some flare with a barrette or bow.
Braids of Glory
To get Amanda Seyfried's sexy, of-the-moment braid, your hair should have lots of body before you start, says Riccardo Maggiore, owner of Riccardo Maggiore Salon in New York. Use plenty of mousse throughout (we like Garnier Fructis Style Volume Inject Mousse, $4) and a root lifter at the scalp for ultimate volume. If your hair is fine, you may even want to set it with Velcro rollers before you begin, he suggests.
How to do it: Make a deep side part. Pro tip: If you normally wear your hair to the left, switch to the right, and vice versa. Styling your hair in the opposite direction of what it's used to will give a bit of natural lift at the root, says Maggiore. Gather hair at the base of the neck and make a loose braid. Use an elastic the same color as your hair for a softer look. Then, with fingers, tug and separate the braid all over so it becomes messy and uneven—this final part is the key to the updated 'do.
The Go-Low Pony
Jamie Chung's low ponytail is casual yet glamorous.
How to do it: Part hair in the center. Make a low, loose ponytail, and let a few pretty tendrils fall loose to frame the face, says Butterworth. Add a few curls to the ponytail with a big-barrel curling iron.
Super-Straight, Ultra-Chic
"Dakota Fanning's long, straight, center-parted hair is reminiscent of popular 1970s looks," says Labrecque.
How to do it: Keep the style sleek and modern by flat-ironing hair and setting with a lightweight hair spray. Separate strands with fingers for a piece-y effect.
With these ideas I'm pretty sure that you gonna rock your big night. So what are you waiting for guys? Choose your pick now!
