Perfect prom hairstyle 2009

Personality lives in your style, speaking before you say a word. Yet no matter what you choose, make sure your face and neck features are small or average sized before considering any volume. For round faces, height on top is perfect with close to the head designs on the side, whether worn up or down. For a long face or a high forehead, today’s long bangs will break up the natural elongation.

Fancy hairstyles need to be contrasted with a low key dress. Shopping for a colorful or bold gown may mean you have to tone down the selected hairstyle. You can have a trendy updo, just keep it simple. Choosing a loud dress to match with a big, bold hairstyle will definitely be overkill, especially if your makeup ends up making a statement all its own. You have to decide on only one thing to dominate.

You’ve bought the perfect dress, now which hairstyle?

Strapless or thin spaghetti straps? Should you show off your beautiful neck and shoulders or adorn them? Yes, jewelry is an option, however, decide on the possibilities. Do you look best in an enveloping, layered style worn down or the sensuous look of an updo? Updos look great anytime, particularly worn with gowns that have full bodices as they already cover the shoulders. They add height and elegance to your entire look, showing off any earrings. And they offer a multitude of designs making the possibilities endless

Quiet: Classic doughnut buns situated on the crown is a current hot look. On thick hair, you don’t have to pin it all down, leave a few tendrils loose, crimped into waves. Ponytails are still an easy, yet great, formal look and braids are forever.

Loud: If your gown is plain, whether wearing up or down, try colorful highlights in your hair to match or highlight your attire. A multitude of extensions are available that would add depth and texture ranging from wavy on straight hair, or bold colors applied to monotones.

Perhaps an updo is not you. Trying braids designed anywhere in the style can be fun. You could plait just one or two on both front sides and then clip in the back center, designing the rest in waves. This is a medieval style that’s easy, or add more braids for an intricate design in this category.

Another exquisite idea is to pull the length around to one side for an asymmetrical look. Several long, vertical twists, or just a large, single one will look great in any kempt, one-sided length.

Short hair formals

Wearing your short hair in the opposite texture you normally do, is an elegant, classy approach to an evening look. Keep your facial features in mind as mentioned above. If you usually wear your short hair with volume, consider flattening the style out, combing it back for a faux updo. Of if straight and tucked behind the ears is your everyday look, bring it out by back-brushing the crown area up high as this is very trendy now and a perfect foundation for that tiara. Short to medium lengths could have vertical curls, spikes or little twist designs. Show off any texture layers. Spray on a streak or two of color if you are the bold personality type. Should you be more reserved, go for today’s hot, retro look of the ‘30’s or ‘40’s. Extensions can turn your short locks into something more to work with, either up, or down in a glorious mane with waves.

And any look can be adorned with a random fancy barrette or favorite decorative bobby pin. This trend is becoming very popular with the fasteners being strictly for looks.

Remember, it is important to have whoever is designing your hair, experiment until you find what you like best and then practice it; then go home to check it out with the gown on. This will make your prom day stress free and fun!

Updating hair lengths - short, medium, long...

Updating Hair Lengths

New years and new hairstyles often go hand in hand and creating a new hairstyle sometimes involve changing the length of the hair itself. The length of hair can produce varying hairstyles and is an integral part of any hairstyle. There are specific hairstyles that look better at certain lengths than others and sometimes a change in hair length can be very refreshing as women who have switched from longer locks to a short or medium length know all to well. Women with long hair can switch to short or medium lengths while women with shorter hair can either wait a long time for hair to grow out or go with extensions that are becoming more popular to everyday women. Women should be prepared for major changes when changing from long to short lengths because of the many variances in styles, complimentary effects, and others like the lighter weight. Changing hair length is a big step because hair grows out very slowly but can become a refreshing hairstyle update.

Shorter Hairstyles

Without the use of a wig, changing from longer hair lengths to medium or shorter ones will require some cutting. For women who have had long hair for a while, this can be a frightening step because the result is still a mystery. However, many women will be very pleased with the result because a shorter length hair provides some refreshing new hairstyle options as well as refreshing looks for the same attire. It will be apparent that some of the outfits we have seem to look better with shorter hair than longer ones that go past the shoulders. Lets look at a short hairstyle presented by Victoria Beckham who has been seen with great long hairstyles, some using extensions. Victoria opted for a shorter, more refreshing bob that brought out a totally different style for the fashionable celebrity. The bob is a shorter length cut that is very complimentary to most people because it softens up a lot of features. This particular one is an assymetrical cut graduated to the front for a very beautiful hairstyle. For women who want shorter hair cuts, be sure to be prepared for and make sure your individual facial features go well with shorter cuts like the ones seen on Kylie Minogue and Natalie Portman.

Medium Length Cuts

Or new hairstyles, medium length cuts are very popular because of the versatility that is provided. Medium length cuts are safer than shorter ones and usually more complimentary as well but the major advantage is the styling options provided. There are plenty of styling options and color options for medium length hair and some women feel more comfortable with this range since it is not too short but provides many different hairstyles. The hairstyle shown in the image here is of Jessica Biel and shows how great a medium cut can look. Women with long or short hair can reach this length either with a simple cut or letting the hair grow out a bit depending ont he length. This hairstyle does not need to be this long, can actually be shorter, and can still provide the similar effect. The hairstyle goes right above the shoulders and has some very defined curls that surround the facial area and bring attention to the main features of the face; the eyes, the nose, and the smile. This is an extremely great example of a medium hairstyle for those considering new hairstyles by switching hair lengths.

Longer Hair or Extensions

For long hair, there is no option except waiting for it to grow out or going with a wig or hair extensions that are becoming more and more popular. Because hair grows out very slowly, waiting can take some time and instead of waiting, going with extensions is the only viable choice. Wigs are also choices but for longer hair that can be styled like normal, extensions come in very handy. Extensions can be used very easily, especially the clip on ones, and can also be styled to any desired way. Many fashionable stars have been using extensions to add a reportoire of hairstyles to their collection. Some big names include Victoria Beckham, Jessica Simpson, and Gwyneth Paltrow, shown here. Gwyneth has used extensions to create some very stylish hairstyles that have been left sleek and long as well as styled in different manners. Extensions can be a very good investment for a new hairstyle day.