Prom Updo Hairstyles
Updos for proms are a tricky affair, especially if you intend to have
some fun on the dance floor. Most updos do not resist any heavy
 dancing
and may ruin the fun of that special night. So, if you do not have the
patience to do the updo well, you might be better off with a sexy down
style. For the prom (or for any other event for that matter), an updo
has to be made with certain precautions. Firstly, the hair should not be
washed the day of the event. Under the effect of shampoos and
conditioners, the hair becomes slippery and the updo will not last very
long. Secondly, you should not hesitate in using as many hairpins as
possible to hold the updo in place during all the wild activity of prom
night. Some great prom updo ideas are described below. Edgy Pony
Updo This is a great and unusual hairstyle that descends to us
from the Gods of high fashion in Europe. If you want to stand out during
your prom night then this is the right thing for you. The hair is worn
into a bun which is tied at the crown. The ponytail does not fall off at
the back. Rather, it is made to fall towards the front. Follow these
easy steps:
- Brush the hair until it is smooth.
- Blend in some styling cream to hold the strands in place.
- More styling cream should be applied to the crown to make sure
that the ponytail remains in place for some time at least.
- Brush the hair from the front of your head towards a single
point at the top of the crown. Make the hair merge into a single
tail. Hold this tail in place, and smooth the hair on the crown.
- Tie down the tail with an elastic band.
- Add bobby pins above and below the elastic to secure the hair.
- Separate the tail into two and wrap one strand around the base
of the tail to give it a thick base.
- Brush the tail until smooth and pull it towards the front of the
head. Secure with pins.
 Quick Messy Updo This is a real easy one for a prom
night, particularly if you haven’t had much time to prepare. The
point about being “messy” is that you really can do anything you
want with the hair! It’ll still look nice. Better still, anyone can
have a messy updo, whatever their hair length (well, they can get
some help in the form of instant clip-ons or temporary hair
extensions…). Here is how it goes:
- Detangle the hair strands using a detangler. Part the hair
as you wish (front, side, high or low).
- Stir in a styling cream or mousse (use defrisant if your
hair is wavy).
- Blow dry and brush towards the back of the head with a large
flat paddle brush.
- Back comb the crown for more volume.
- Position the ponytail below the crown and tie with elastic
band.
- Take the bottom of the tail and wrap around the base until
all hair is used up.
- Loosen the hair with fingers to give it a messy appearance.
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