Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Elegant prom hairstyle ideas

Elegant prom hairstyle ideas


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While a lot of attention typically gets paid to picking out the perfect prom dress, your hairstyle is also very important. The way you style your hair for prom will be immortalized in your photos and memories from that night. Your hairstyle can add spice to a plain prom dress or balance out an off-the-wall dress choice. An elegant hairstyle will enhance your prom night if you gravitate toward such styles in your everyday life or if you want a hairstyle to match a dress inspired by the elegant Hollywood stars of yesteryear.

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  1. Chignon

    • A chignon can be enhanced with accessories.

      Style your hair in a classic chignon --- a twist somewhat similar to a bun but with more shape and complexity --- for a prom hairstyle that will evoke style icons like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Chignons may be worn high, near the crown of the head, or low, near the nape of the neck. Subtle accessories like a pearl-encrusted comb or bobby pins with mother-of-pearl hearts on the ends can add a bit of pizazz to a chignon without detracting from the elegance of the style. Chignons are not typical prom hairstyles, so wearing one will give you an original look.

    Bun

    • Buns can be almost sculptural in appearance.

      Twist your hair into a bun for a style traditionally associated with ballerinas, some of the most elegant dancers in the world. Secure your hair back but don't make it too tight, otherwise you may give yourself the "non-surgical face lift" look. Buns can be worn high on the head or low, near the nape of the neck, loose and smooth or tight like a ballerina's hair.

    French Braid

    • French braids can also be styled across the top of the head.

      Style your hair in a French braid, a complex, multi-stranded braid that typically requires some assistance to execute, for a timelessly elegant style that will complement any prom dress. French braids can comprise a single, thick braid running down the back of the head, twin braids on either side of the head, a loosely woven braid crossing the top of the head, or twin braids going down the sides of the head and meeting in a bun at the nape of the neck.

    Flowing Waves

    • Wavy hair matches almost any style dress.

      Choose a hairstyle of loose, flowing waves with softly curled ends for a classic, elegant yet natural style that will contrast flatteringly with the over-elaborate updo hairstyles common at proms. Flowing waves match almost any style of prom dress, but look the most elegant when paired with a simple, classic dress (such as a sheath dress) and a few understated but luxurious accessories like a single crocodile-skin bangle bracelet.


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