Prom Down Do's
For formal occasions like the prom, down dos look just as charming as updos for hairstyle selections and for girls who feel more comfortable letting their hair down, there really is no decision. Girls do not have to style their hair in an updo to look elegant at the prom but can let long, flowing strands create beautiful hairstyles that mesh with different dresses. This also means that there is no worrying about updos coming loose from lots of dancing.
Why A Down Do for Prom
There are several reasons why girls choose to leave their hair down rather than in an updo. First there are just as many elegant styles if not more with many more complimentary styles for a lot of girls compared to updos. The locks can be styled with curls, left straight and sleek, or infused with light bends for a natural look. The front can be styled much like an updo including off center sweeps, pleating the hair back and tying with clips, and the addition of fringes and other details for softening effects. This allows for the creation of beautiful hairstyles that are really comfortable and relaxing for the prom which leads us to the other reason. Comfort and easier styling are other reasons why girls love prom down dos. Updo,, especially the more detailed ones, can take a lot more time to create and even a visit to the salon, whereas a simple down do can be done at home with some hairstyling tools. The down dos are also Hiarstyles with Volume and Curlsusually more comfortable to move and twirl around in for the prom and the many dances during the event.
Hairstyles with Volume and Curls
Photo by Tom Carson
Style by John Roberts Salon & Spa, Cleveland, OH
The first hairstyle features plenty of volume which is apparent on the amount of lift from the crown to the bounce through the locks. This is a fine example for a down do for a prom that provides and gorgeous look. To style, first apply a product to add volume through damp hair and blow dry by flipping hair down. Use a boar bristle brush to add volume through the crown and locks. Apply a large barrel curling iron to create large curls and tousle with the hands to produce vibrant, bouncy locks. |
Straight and Sleek
Photo by Tom Carson
Style by PSC, Chicago, IL
There is nothing wrong with wearing hairstyles that are long and sleek to the prom. These smooth, chic hairstyles look just as beautiful but with simple touch. Here, the hairstyle use sleek hair combined with a slight sweep over the facial area for super complimentary and softening effects which makes it an ideal hairstyle for any face shape. To style, apply straightening gel like Matrix sleek styling crème to towel dried hair before blow drying and smoothing with a large paddle brush. Next, use a ceramic flat iron to smooth out the hair in 1 inch sections for a finished look. Some gel can be used to add definition to the ends. |
Swept Fringe and Curls |
Celebrity Down Dos |
Photo by Tom Carson
Style by Tangles Salon, Wichita Falls, TX
This is an absolutely cute hairstyle for prom that is very complimentary to many facial shapes because of the framing curls and swept fringe over the forehead. This is definitely a down do that can outshine many updos at prom and is not too hard to style. Start by applying a styling gel to damp hair and using a paddle brush to smooth straight. Part a section from the crown and create the smooth, swept fringe at the front. Use a large barrel curling iron to create large curls through 3 inch sections of the hair and create the spirals. Finish off the hairstyle with some hold spray. |
Photo by PRPhotos.com
The first prom down do example from a celebrity belongs to Shakira with this blown out hairstyle with long flowing locks. The hair is lifted from the roots in a slightly off center part with some light bends in the locks to create a natural flow. The longer strands have light bends and curls towards the ends to create a beautiful finish to this hairstyle.
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Photo by PRPhotos.com
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The second celebrity photo belongs to the lovely Jennifer Garner who uses an asymmetrical fringe to liven up her hairstyle. The fringe and lightly curled locks produce a softening effect that compliments any facial shape without too much hassle. The locks are not too curly and have natural looking bends to finish off a terrific look. This is a gorgeous hairstyle by Jennifer Garner with lots of softening features and great for lots of prom goers. |
Check out more prom down do hairstyle pictures at
http://www.latest-hairstyles.com/gallery/prom/downdos/ |
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