by Shanna Campbell

Created on: March 10, 2009   Last Updated: March 12, 2009

Prom night is the epitome of most Young girl's high school career. It can also be extremely expensive, and as I'm sure many people have noticed, saving money is great idea for anyone.

A typical up-do at a salon can cost anywhere from $40-$300 depending on where you go and what you have done. The fact is, this is a car payment for one night of vanity. Your date will be much more impressed with how fantastic you look on a frugal budget. Up-do's are not only easy, but are incredibly fun to do and can express whatever style you want.

Long Hair:

You have many options here. There are many types of hair to begin with so I'll just go through a few of the most common and some ideas I've tried out.

Hair Down

Wash your hair the night before the event. Make sure to thoroughly rinse and condition your hair at this point. Most conditioners are like a coating for your hair strands, almost like a coat of wax. Your hair may look shiny with these product, but it will fade as the layer wears off. Simply condition to remove tangles and give your hair a shine boost.

The next day, keep your hair away from elastics that cause kinks. Do not apply product- we want a clean palette and the natural oils in your help help to control it and add shine. Feel free to run your fingers through it as often as you like- the oil from your hands helps too!

Grab some large barrelled velcro rollers from the local dollar store or drug store.You will also need extra hold hair spray in an aerosol can. For a great hold with movement, I like Aussie Stay Put. While in the hair aisle, grab some hair serum or shine oil. The oil is clear, usually very fragrant and generally comes in a small bottle. Bio Silk is very well known name.

Take a very small dab of the serum in your palms and work it through your hair right to the tips. DO NOT OVER APPLY. This oil can make your hair very oily looking if you use too much. Just enough to add shine and help control fly aways and split ends.

Take a large clip and divide off the section of your hair closest to the base of your neck. Using the velcro rollers, wrap your hair around the end of it and twist into place like a hot roller or regular curler. Remember to curl in the direction you want the hair to go. For this style, hold the curler to be facing the ground, your fingers horizontal. Roll down towards your neck, making sure the curler stays in the very center of the section of hair. If you drag it down, you lose volume. Repeat this either layer by layer depending on how many

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