by Starbuck21

Created on: July 15, 2008

So your prom is coming up and you want to have gorgeous prom hair. If you've got long hair, then you're in luck! Girls with long hair have all kinds of options when selecting a hairstyle for the prom: whether to keep hair swept up or leave it down, or how simple or elaborate the style should be. Here are three prom style suggestions for those with long hair:

Chignon: The chignon is a popular choice for women with medium to long hair; it's a soft bun, which can give you an elegant look. Make sure you have a blow dryer, 2 ponytail holders, bobby pins, and gel or hairspray. Firstly, decide on how you will part your hair, either a center part or a side part. Then gather your locks into a low ponytail at the base of your neck. If you have hair gel, this is the time to apply it to your ponytail. Then twist the hair into a loose bun. Secure your loose bun with the second ponytail holder and bobby pins. Finish your style with a spritz of hairspray. You can allow the ends to stick out for a more youthful look.

Sassy messy updo: Another option for a medium to long prom hairstyle is the sassy updo. You will need a leave-in conditioner or detangler, styling cream, gel, paddle brush, curling iron, and blow dryer. Blow-dry your hair until it is completely dry, separating it into 2 by 4 inch sections. Make sure to aim the airflow from the root to the ends. After parting your hair in the front (2 inches from the hairline), make a horizontal part from ear to ear. Separate your hair along this part and pull the lower half of your hair into low ponytail with an elastic. Use the curling iron to curl sections of the hair caught in the ponytail. Secure these curls with bobby pins so they cascade from the ponytail roots to the nape of the neck. Make sure the curls are a little messy to keep this style fun and modern. For the hair left out of the ponytail, make your desired part and style it into an eye-brushing sweep. You can use a flat iron to make it look sleek (but leave a little curl at the ends for a little flick). Finish off with hairspray to make sure the style holds. You can now accessorize the updo with accent clips hair gems, or a side flower.

Side-swept hairstyle: To capture this hairstyle, you will need a hair elastic, defrizzing agent, and hair gel. To start off, apply hair gel and the defrizzer to dry hair to smooth it out. Make your desired part, and then pull the hair into a low side ponytail. Simple and easy!

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