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Prom Hairstyles June 11, 2009Isabelle Adjani's rockin' updo
Actress Isabelle Adjani arrives on the red carpet before the closing ceremony of the 49th Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco on June 11, 2009. (UPI Photo/David Silpa) Photo via Newscom April 20, 2009Hayden Panettiere
Cameras usually catch Hayden Panettiere with a ponytail and not much make-up, even at formal events. This shot is a rare one that captures her beautifully with this asymmetrical, long twist that takes in her entire length as a mutli-toned golden coil of dense propotion.
This glamour shot is a prime example of why Kristen Dalton, Miss North Carolina, walked away with one of the most prestigious pageant awards this past week. Her long, voluminous hair full of large twists is certainly the mane attraction of this head and shoulders shot.
April 1, 2009PERFECT PROM HAIRSTYLE 2009
You’ve decided on a hairstyle first
Personality lives in your style, speaking before you say a word. Yet no matter what you choose, make sure your face and neck features are small or average sized before considering any volume. For round faces, height on top is perfect with close to the head designs on the side, whether worn up or down. For a long face or a high forehead, today’s long bangs will break up the natural elongation.
Fancy hairstyles need to be contrasted with a low key dress. Shopping for a colorful or bold gown may mean you have to tone down the selected hairstyle. You can have a trendy updo, just keep it simple. Choosing a loud dress to match with a big, bold hairstyle will definitely be overkill, especially if your makeup ends up making a statement all its own. You have to decide on only one thing to dominate.
You’ve bought the perfect dress, now which hairstyle?
Strapless or thin spaghetti straps? Should you show off your beautiful neck and shoulders or adorn them? Yes, jewelry is an option, however, decide on the possibilities. Do you look best in an enveloping, layered style worn down or the sensuous look of an updo? Updos look great anytime, particularly worn with gowns that have full bodices as they already cover the shoulders. They add height and elegance to your entire look, showing off any earrings. And they offer a multitude of designs making the possibilities endless
Quiet: Classic doughnut buns situated on the crown is a current hot look. On thick hair, you don’t have to pin it all down, leave a few tendrils loose, crimped into waves. Ponytails are still an easy, yet great, formal look and braids are forever.
Loud: If your gown is plain, whether wearing up or down, try colorful highlights in your hair to match or highlight your attire. A multitude of extensions are available that would add depth and texture ranging from wavy on straight hair, or bold colors applied to monotones.
Perhaps an updo is not you. Trying braids designed anywhere in the style can be fun. You could plait just one or two on both front sides and then clip in the back center, designing the rest in waves. This is a medieval style that’s easy, or add more braids for an intricate design in this category.
Another exquisite idea is to pull the length around to one side for an asymmetrical look. Several long, vertical twists, or just a large, single one will look great in any kempt, one-sided length.
Short hair formals
Wearing your short hair in the opposite texture you normally do, is an elegant, classy approach to an evening look. Keep your facial features in mind as mentioned above. If you usually wear your short hair with volume, consider flattening the style out, combing it back for a faux updo. Of if straight and tucked behind the ears is your everyday look, bring it out by back-brushing the crown area up high as this is very trendy now and a perfect foundation for that tiara. Short to medium lengths could have vertical curls, spikes or little twist designs. Show off any texture layers. Spray on a streak or two of color if you are the bold personality type. Should you be more reserved, go for today’s hot, retro look of the ‘30’s or ‘40’s. Extensions can turn your short locks into something more to work with, either up, or down in a glorious mane with waves.
And any look can be adorned with a random fancy barrette or favorite decorative bobby pin. This trend is becoming very popular with the fasteners being strictly for looks.
Remember, it is important to have whoever is designing your hair, experiment until you find what you like best and then practice it; then go home to check it out with the gown on. This will make your prom day stress free and fun! Relax. You’re going to look beautiful!!!
March 23, 2009Jessica Motzkus from Germany's "Next Top Model"
Look closely and you'll see the length of Jessica Motzkus' style, draping down her back. Her sleek, sedu look is actually the result of what is known as a "half-do", where the top only is brought back to resemble an updo, yet the length is actually left to freefall in whatever status is desired.
Leighton Meester looks stunning in her natural black tone as it matches her eyes and contrasts beautifully against her skin. Fashioned in a formal design, her highlights of golden brown come to life in wispy tendrils that are separated to adorn like natural curling ribbon.
This charming style is curled in a rolled back fashion on Rose McGowan's long hair. Styles with little or no layers will only hold curl on the bottom third or half of the length.
March 5, 2009Gina Philips at "A Night At Sardi's"
Laced with chocolate color, this formal updo has all the class of a style fit for a bride, or prom queen. Contrasting color is really set off when showcased in a structured evening style such as this and Gina Philips certainly has something worth smiling about.
This stylish updo has all the makings of a reverse half do. With hair pinned up off the neck in the back, thick tendril sections have been left out to be individually, loosely curled, then left undisturbed in this glorious look so appropriate for bare shouldered necklines.
March 4, 2009Peaches Geldof at the Children's Champions 2009
This style was definitely inspired by the teenager girls of the 1950's who literally, let their hair down as their rebellious nature to be different than their moms and their neat buns. However, Peaches Geldof has opted for a messy comb through and even appears to have changed her mind at the last minute to twist up those flailing side sections.
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