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Before The Big Dance-Prom Hairstyles for Curly Hair Half Up Half Down

By Gabriella Garcia | Last updated on October 6, 2016

Your curls spray need to be straightened; they are beautiful the way they are for your prom. The most memorable occasions in high school life for a girl us the first day at school, prom and the graduation day. Prom is easily one of the most adorable event, the dress, the shoes and the date plus the hair have to be just right and set to the occasion.

Here are a few easy prom curly hairstyles simple in method and leaving nothing to be desired in the style and elegance department.

It is a great hairstyle the perfect finishing touch to the total prom package.

Sweet and Sleek Side Pony

A great sweet and smooth side pony is a perfect way to complement some excellent color or, a beautiful side bang. The side pony creates elegance while keeping the hair out of your face so you can dance the night away without worrying about hair frizzing out.

How to style side pony?

Done on dry hair, part it to the preferred side and you may leave out bangs. Secure the hair on the one hand with a hair tie. Spray each section before curling with a light hold hairspray. After spraying take each hair section and wrap it tightly around the ponytail holder. Secure the end of this part of hair using a using a bobby pin or tuck in the ponytail. Set bangs as desired and spray the finishing spray and you are ready to go.

Note: if desired leave out bangs. The hair tie should be of your hair color.

Start with dry hair parted to the preferred side. If desired, leave out bangs.

Recommendation

The style works well for any hair type, and it is a great style if you have hair that tends to get frizzy and poofy. The poofy style is secured back all night and will elongate a square face shape.

Tip: have day old hair for this style allows bit more grit to work with prevents it from being overly slippery. It also allows a style to hold better than it would with clean hair.

Totally Modern Mohawk

The curly hairstyle can put a trendy and modern spin on an otherwise elegant and classic prom look. All you need for this incredible hairstyle is a few bobby pins and hairspray!

How to style:

Start with dry straight hair for the best result. Comb out hair section that may exist. Begin backcombing the top (Mohawk section) Style desired height on the top, take the large part on both sides and smooth it out. Pull it back and securing it with a bobby pin. The parts should meet in the back of your head. Smoothen the top Mohawk section to lay it over the bobby pins. Coat the hair with a strong hairspray.

Note: For finer hair, you will need plenty of hairsprays.

Recommendation:

The style stays all night on hair with a coarser texture. For finer hair to work well, you need enough hairspray and backcombing.

Softened Up “Sock Bun”

The sock bun is a modern style for its straightforward and quick way to perfect an elegant and sophisticated look.

How to style:

  • Secure the hair back in tight, high ponytail.
  • Separate the ponytails in tow section top and bottom and clip each section to the top of your head.
  • Create a bun shape with the lower section (ponytail) and the secure the ends with bobby pins.
  • Clip the top section for your ponytail and separate into two sections: right and left.
  • On either side take or tuck the ends underneath the bun that you created in the step above and secure the ends with bobby pins.
  • Finish with enough spray.

Note: You need good spray to secure a neat ponytail that isn’t “slicked back” finished with the spray for a significant amount of hold.

Recommendation

The longer the hair, the more you will have to hide and tuck creating a bun look. This a style for people with medium hair and its complement any face shape.

The Soft Wave Summer

The Soft Wave Summer

Image Credits: stylesweekly.com

It is a timeless style gaining increased popularity and a total hit for most hair type and occasion. Its complement a stunning prom dress matched with perfect accessories, a simple style for a complete, elegant look. The bigger the hair, the better the style!

Style the hair:

Washed hair, prep with a root-boosting spray, and dry suing paddle brush while over directing the hair to create volume. Secure the hair into the section to curl section by section, and spray along with working hairspray. Begin curling each section depending on your preference regarding tightness. Curling all section, run your finger through your hair for an even softer look. Add light fining spray

Note: the bigger the iron the looser the curl. For curly, frizzy hair will need more than blow-dry to smooth iron flat iron over the top two inches of your hair.

Recommendation:

The hair style recommended for softening harsh jaw lines and compliment a fuller face shape. Best for people with thick, coarse hair holding the curls beautifully.

Tip: method hair that won’t hold a curl as required, use smaller curling iron.

Side Swept Sweetheart

Image Credits: www.seventeen.com

A simple style offering plenty of elegance and class a perfect complement to an off the shoulder dress or strapless!

To style it; dry the hair and separate it to leave a section to curl. Before working on the section, add working spray. Later pull the hair to the desired side, or secure the hair few bobby pins in around your hairline. Add finish spray.

Tip: you may need a good curling iron for the style.

Recommended

The style softens up harsh lines around the chin or cheekbones and perfects for beautiful, medium o thick hair.

Mature Messy Bun

The messy bun is among the new simple and widely new prom curly hair styles. A simple flower on the side of the hair could accessories this simple stunner.

To style it:

The hair needs to be dry. Backcomb to have more body around the crown of your head. Using a ponytail holder secure the hair on one side to form a messy bun (ponytail should be the same color).Pull out a small section of hair out of the messy bun and re-pinning them with a bobby pin in a different spot. Achieving the desired look with the bun, style the bangs and spray everything with a light finishing spray.

Recommended:

The messy bun is perfect for any hair texture and type, thus ideal for any face shapes.

Tip: The messy bun is great with no uniformity hence forget the how-to-steps.

The Half Up Hottie

Are looking for a timeless classic prom hairstyle to dress up/down in an instant. The style offers an elegant twist on an everyday favorite.

How to Style:

To style dry the hair, secure hair back and leave out the section you can curl easily. Curl section by section. Separate top section of your hair spans forming a Mohawk and begin backcombing the top Mohawk section of your hair. Using bobby pins secure the section after attaining the height desired on the upper part of your hair. Securing the top and sides, begin pinning the loose pieces of hair up to cover the bobby pins visible from pinning the top and the sides. Add great finishing hairspray to hold.

Recommended;

The hair style elongates a rounder face shape and works best for people with thicker hair.

Pin Curled Pony

It is a style to keep your hair out of your face all night and a perfect match for a dress with high neckline. Based on the action do is the back making your makeup and dress pop?

To style, it backcombs your dry hair crown section of your hair to desired height and volume securing with a little ponytail. Apply smoothing serum to the ponytail to smooth down any frizz.

Curl section by section until the whole ponytail is curled.

Recommended:

The style is great for people with hair lengths, and types are complementing an oval shaped face.

Braided Beauty

The style tests your braiding skills, but it is very simple to achieve and create a look of sophisticated and class for the prom night. The braid in the front easily kept out of your face and no risk of makeup getting smudged or frizz framing your face.

NOTE: Best for fresh braid work with a day old hair.

The High-End Hot Rollers

Another voluminous style makes head turn with a sassy hairdo.

How to style it

Start with dry hair. Secure the hair in the back and leave it a 2-inch section to put in the first hot roller. Add spray to each section (working spray).After putting the hot roller and allow time to cool. Remove, all the hot rollers add, run fingers through the hair.

Recommended

High-end hot rollers work best for people with medium length hair, fine or thick hair texture for an adorable prom look.

Conclusion

Hoping these curl prom styles gives the needed plethora for the night. The above styles despite being fancy, it does not mean it has to take hours to do. Whether you select the timeless classic prom curl look or a modern funky hairstyle perfect match for your body, a lovely dress plus to match the stunning accessories recommended. Curl hair to a prom where you turn every head in the room!

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