Chances are you will spend at least a few hours pawning over the perfect hairstyle for prom. Deciding on an updo or down hairstyle can impact other prom choices such as picking out the dress as well as the earrings and jewelry.
So what are the factors to consider when deciding to put your hair up or let it down for the big day? The first is your hair length. Updos are perfect for medium length hair but can also be fashioned on short and long hair as well. The next consideration is to understand the texture of your hair. Curly or straight, thick or thin, there are updo hairstyles for all textures.
If you have curly hair you may be hesitant to try putting your hair up or to try something out of the norm. It's easy to get complacent and go with what you know works. Our advice here is to step out of your shell and experiment with some updos that can look fabulous with curly hair. We can assure you that they are out there!
If you have short hair you might also have dismissed the idea of an updo. This is also a mistake as short hair updos are possible. A funky updo style or a half up look may be suitable for you depending on your face shape.
The internet is full of inspiring hairstyles or all shapes and sizes. Red carpet events happen weekly and the latest trends can be followed with ease online and in real time. You no longer need to go to the newsstands to discover what celebrities are wearing. A simple internet search will yield all the latest styles and fashions. Print out a selection of up styles and down styles and bring them to your stylist for his or her advice. Your stylist will know you best and can offer invaluable advice when it comes to what is suitable for you.
2011 trends thus far indicate updos are the most popular formal hairstyles but long hair looks have also been high in number on the red carpet. It's just a matter of figuring out what kind of look you are going for on your Prom day.