Your hairstyle can make or break your whole look - especially on prom night. So plan ahead to find a style that's perfect for you, whether it's sexy and glamorous or simple and casual.
Glamorous Updo

An updo is
traditional and glamorous. It's tricky though, so be prepared to fork over some dough for a trip to the
hair salon! If you're strapped for cash, ask your mom to help pull your hair into a low ponytail,
twist it into a knot, and then
braid the sides of your hair back away from your face, securing with bobby pins. Just remember to
wash your hair the night before, as updos work best on hair that's
a little dirty (squeaky clean hair is
too slippery to stay up and stay put).
Slicked Back

If you're not the type of girl who worries about hair #394 being
out of place, then this is the choice for you. This
no muss, no fuss hairstyle works on both long and short tresses. All you have to do is
pull your hair back into a messy bun and slick down any
flyaways with
gel.
Romantic Curls

Curls and waves give a
romantic touch to your
prom dress. Girls who are blessed with curls won't have to put forth too much effort, but if your hair is straight, then use big,
hot rollers to give your hair some much-needed
volume. Once you're done,
finger comb your hair because you'll lose your curls if you use a brush, and finish off with a
light spritz of
hairspray to lock in your curls. The key to this hairstyle is to create
loose waves, not tight ringlets.
Straight and Sleek

Straight and sleek is totally sexy, but your hair has to be in
healthy condition (that means
no split ends!). Pin-straight hair takes a little prep work, so start out by smoothing a
straightening balm on freshly washed hair. Then use a
flat iron to get rid of any
puffiness, but don't clamp down on one section for more than 10 seconds because you could burn your hair! Finally, dab on some
hair gloss to add
extraordinary shine to your locks.
Short Crops

Glam up your hair with
killer accessories! You can clip on some
rhinestone hairpins, place a
pretty flower behind your ear, or even wear a
diamond tiara. But if that's not your thing, try using a curling iron to
flip out the ends of your pixie cut, or use gel to
spike it up for an edgy effect. Aside from being
easy to style, short crops are great for showing off your dazzling earrings and necklace!
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