Basic rules for choosing a hairstyle for prom for an outfit, options for stylish styling for different hair lengths with and without accessories. Hairstyles for prom 2017 are a combination of original ideas and youthful negligence in the image. Recently, graduates prefer to deviate from classic trends and choose for themselves more youthful and "artistic" options that emphasize natural beauty and youth.
How to choose a hairstyle for a prom outfit
A colossal role in creating a bright image at the prom is played by a properly selected hairstyle. Moreover, it should be chosen not only based on the length and structure of the curls, but also for the outfit. Even high-quality styling can look ugly, spoil the overall silhouette or make the figure disproportionate if it does not fit under the toilet.
Therefore, before choosing a hairstyle for graduation, you should familiarize yourself with the general recommendations for choosing a hairstyle for a dress, in particular its neckline:
- Boat neckline … This is a classic version, when the collar of the dress reaches the collarbones or slightly covers them. Such an outfit does not imply the use of flashy details in both makeup and hair. Therefore, your styling should also comply with the classic canons of beauty. She should be elegant and discreet. Hair loose in artistic disorder will not suit such an image. But a modest classic bundle or "shell" will be in place. Also, to create the image of a lady, you can choose a high hairstyle using bouquets. If you have short hair, you can use a chignon to create a bun.
- Round neckline … In this case, styling should organically emphasize the charm and grace of the neck and shoulders. A high hairstyle with a little carelessly styled strands is optimal. It should be remembered that the O-shaped cutout “does not like” stiffness. Therefore, if you pull your hair back or lift it up, do not press it tightly against your head. Better to do a little bouffant or wind them up. Sleek styling, sleekness will look too boring in combination with such an outfit. A few curls will help to revive the image, as if by accident fell out of the styling.
- V-neck … Such a dress not only emphasizes the tenderness of the neck, but also the oval of the face, making it more contoured due to the contrast with the geometric shape. Loose hair that can be slightly curled into loose curls is ideally combined with such a neckline. Moreover, if the outfit is of a rather bright color or with accessories, then it is better not to include hairpins, hairpins, hoops, flowers in the hairstyle, so as not to overload the image with an abundance of details. Short haircuts do not work well with such collars, since in this case the neck will look too long. However, if you are a plump girl, then the high styling under the V-shaped collar will suit you.
- Corset dress … A high hairstyle is perfect for such a festive outfit. You should not choose hair that is loose over your shoulders. If you want to keep the curls flowing, then it is better to collect them slightly at the back to leave bare shoulders. Low bunches, light tails and asymmetrical styling are also well suited for such a dress. Such hairstyles will look especially good on thin, weak curls, giving them additional volume and splendor.
- Asymmetric gate … It is very desirable to “balance” such a neckline in the image so that your figure does not seem lopsided. In this case, a well-chosen styling does an excellent job. It is enough to collect the tail or bun on the side, there the cutout is deeper. You can also create an asymmetrical bun by gathering a little more hair from one side. Also, do not be too zealous with decorating such styling with decorative elements, so as not to overload the image.
- Deaf gate … In this case, you can use high hairstyles, gently comb your hair up. If you have a long, graceful neck, then you can leave them loose. If you are a fat girl, then collect curls up.
- Custom cutouts … These can be various clamps, straps thrown over the neck and other options. For such dresses, it is best to select original non-standard styling, decorated with jewelry and decor.
In general, the choice of styling depends on your imagination and skills if you are going to do your hairstyle at prom with your own hands. Of course, this should take into account the features of makeup and physiology.
Consider a few more recommendations from stylists that will help you create the perfect look:
- To make the neck look longer, lift your hair as high as possible. It is permissible to release individual curls.
- Do not overload your styling with decor, especially if your outfit is bright, with decorations, ornaments.
- Do not hide your bare shoulders and back under flowing hair, because that is not why you chose such an exquisite dress.
- If the outfit has an openwork collar or neckline, then exclude any hairpins from the hairstyle. Limit yourself to discreet stilettos and invisibility.
- In black and dark brown hair, it is better not to attach hairpins with pearls or beads. They will look unattractive.
And, of course, don't pour in liters of hair fixing spray. A light sprinkle of styling agent is enough. And if several strands break out during the evening, they will even look picturesque.
How to make a prom hairstyle for hair of different lengths?
This year's prom hairstyles are striking in their variety. Girls can turn to both time-tested classics and new trends.
Prom hairstyles for short hair
Short hair is popular with young girls. It is practical and stylish. However, contrary to the stereotype, this does not mean at all that such a haircut will not be able to make a festive styling.
If you want to surprise others at the prom, then you can opt for an artificial hairpiece or false curls. This kind of temporary makeover will make you the queen of the evening. Moreover, you can choose artificial hair not tone-on-tone, but add playfulness to the image with the help of bright curls. Plus, the hair extensions are usually already curled, so you can save time on long-term styling.
Prom hairstyle for short hair can be done in the style of "a la Twiggy". This is a popular retro styling made famous by the famous top model Twiggy who used it. It doesn't take too much time or skill to create it. It is enough to have a comb and nail polish with a strong hold. Divide the mass of hair into an even part and smooth it well. After that, fill it with varnish. If desired, you can create a wavy hairline around the forehead. This styling will look original and elegant.
You can also experiment with wet hair styling. To create it, you need to apply mousse or foam to damp hair, dry it with a hairdryer, massage with your fingers and give it a curvaceous shape. At the end of this styling, you need to moisten the ends of the curls with a fixing agent for styling, slightly pulling them in the right direction.
If you are a romantic person and have chosen the appropriate dress, then you can style your hair in the Greek style. It is characterized by light, slightly curled curls, a small pile in the back of the head. Also, if possible, use accessories: thin headbands, ribbons, beads or flowers.
If your hair is not too short, and its length reaches at least shoulders, then twisted strands in the form of bundles will look interesting. They also go well with fine pigtails. Flagella and pigtails can be collected from the back into a ponytail and secured with a voluminous hair clip.
Short hair styled in a retro style looks advantageous. This classic styling never goes out of style. Large waves of strands must be laid on one side and secured with invisible ones. You can decorate your hairstyle with accessories - small hats, hairpins, feathers. The main thing is that they are combined with the general image.
Let's look at an example of a quick and easy styling for short hair that barely reaches the shoulders:
- We divide the hair in the back of the head into a pair of equal parts. We fix the top with clamps so that excess strands do not interfere. Comb the lower half with a comb with fine and frequent teeth.
- Throw the left half of the combed hair to the right and fix it with invisible ones.
- We do the same with the remaining mass of combed hair on the right, tossing them to the left.
- We bend the ends inward and fix with small hairpins.
- Unwind the top head of hair. We transfer the right half to the left side and pin with invisible hairpins.
- Lightly comb the left half of the upper part of the curls and spread to the right. At the same time, we hide the tips inward and cover the hairpins and hairpins.
- We fix the hairstyle with a strong hold varnish.
Prom hairstyles for medium length hair
Mistresses of long hair have the widest selection of stylish prom hairstyles. They can look both elegant and simple, as well as original, non-standard.
Medium length hair classics are loose strands curled into large curlers. Often this option does not provide for any decorations, if the styling is well fixed, and the outfit and makeup are bright enough. Styles like this look great with long evening dresses.
In addition, you can choose for yourself one of these prom hairstyles for medium hair:
- Classic bundles … They can be at the bottom, top, side, depending on preferences and the style of the dress. This option suits many outfits and looks. You can decorate the bundle with hairpins, hairpins, flowers, rhinestones.
- "Shells" … This is another classic hairstyle for women of all ages. Very elegant and discreet styling. Its alternatives are banana and babette.
- Various weaves … On medium hair, they can be very diverse, for example, French braids fixed around the head, airy weaves.
- High styling … This is a suitable option for a celebration. True, it can be difficult to build a complex structure on your own, so in this case it is better to turn to a professional or enlist the help of a mother or friend.
If you are not planning on doing a complex and time-consuming hairstyle at prom, then styling your hair with an iron is a safe option. It will make the strands smooth, even and shiny. Large earrings, necklaces, bright makeup will be perfectly combined with such a simple hairstyle.
If you are a lover of braids, then try this luxurious hairstyle for medium hair:
- Comb the clean hair and form a high ponytail at the top of the head. At the same time, we leave free a few curls around the face.
- Prepare a pair of oblong hair rollers. We fix them in the back of the head with hairpins and invisibility.
- We fix the rollers so that you can connect them together using pins. They should form a single rounded shape.
- Divide the tail into four parts. In order to make it more convenient to work with it, we fix each section with clamps.
- We braid four loose braids. For convenience, we pre-treat the hair with a special wax, which makes braiding easier.
- We make the finished braids with lace, stretching some sections of the weaving with our hands.
- We carefully wrap the rollers with pigtails so that they are not visible.
- We fix the strands with hairpins and hairpins, periodically spray with varnish.
- We curl the strands left on the face slightly, treat with a styling agent.
Prom hairstyles for long hair
Long hair is in itself a luxurious decoration for a girl. However, the longer and thicker the curls, the more difficult it is to cope with them and put them in a neat hairstyle. Therefore, when choosing a styling, consider the level of its complexity. And in case it is difficult enough, contact a professional.
Keep in mind that it is not always easy to loose or slightly curled very long hair will look advantageous. If in the case of curls of medium length it is very stylish, then loosely falling strands below the belt often look untidy, get confused during the evening and interfere with the owner.
If you are for simplicity and modesty, then a ponytail would be the best option for long hair. It can be fixed on the back of the head, crown, stretched or curled, decorated with decorative elements.
Various weaves look luxurious on long hair. You can collect curls in one weightless braid, having previously slightly combed them. This will give them volume and lightness. And if you add ribbons, beads, shiny threads to the braid, you get an elegant and romantic hairstyle for the 2017 release.
A braid can also be braided to one side, making a pair of braids intertwined with each other. Thus, an analogue of "basket" styling is obtained.
Large curls, gathered back in a "Hollywood manner" - this is another classic for long hair. Use small, discreet hairpins to secure individual strands for a sophisticated and stylish look.
Recently, it has been very fashionable to make a half-bundle on the head. This simple hairstyle, known to girls since childhood, has now found a new breath. Recently, the half-beam on the top of the head has been used not only in casual style, but also for ceremonial exits. In order to make such styling festive, and not "home", you need to combine the following techniques: fleece, curls, artistic negligence. Remember that both the bulk of the hair and the bun itself should be voluminous. To do this, use the technique of combing at the roots with varnish fixation. To add some romance to your look, release a few strands around your face.
If you have fine hair and not enough volume, use a fine perm. This season it is fashionable for the strands to twist into a small spiral. Such a hairstyle for long hair at the prom looks especially advantageous, since the curls do not stick out in different directions, but fall on the shoulders and back with a beautiful heavy wave. To achieve this effect, you can use curlers-papillotes and curling irons of small diameter.
Boho-style accessories look very trendy with long hair. These are various large chains, pendants, feathers, headbands. They look good in combination with thin pigtails, flagella. With such a fashionable styling, the graduate will look like a stylish hippie. Of course, it should be combined with the general image - outfit and makeup.
If you are looking for long hair, you can use a luxurious holiday bun for that. We do it according to the following instructions:
- In the parietal region of the head, separate the triangular part of the hair. We fix the rest of the strands in a ponytail.
- Using a fine comb, carefully comb and smooth the curls.
- Divide the tail into 3 parts. For the convenience of work, we fix them with hairpins. We divide each strand into 3 more parts.
- We twist each of the three thin strands into flagella.
- We stretch the finished tourniquet manually, forming an additional volume.
- We lay the lush flagellum in half and fix it with hairpins and hairpins.
- We work in the same way with the rest of the curls.
- We also divide the second part of the hair into 3 parts and form lush flagella.
- We lay the formed harnesses of the second part on a floor on top of the first.
- We also work with hair from the third bundle. Place the flagella on top of all previous hairs.
- We also twist the strands from the triangle near the face into a light tourniquet.
- We fix it with pins in any convenient place.
- We fix the hair with varnish.
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And finally, remember the main condition when choosing a hairstyle for prom: the styling should organically complement the image of the graduate and not interfere with her enjoying the fun during the evening.
