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Article by Dianne Lewis, PromFriend.com

Prom is as important a day in the life of as girl in the way that homecoming or marriage is. The styles may vary but the basics have to be followed for any style. Updos depend upon the length of hair that one has. It can range from very short, short, short, medium, long and funky. It should also match the type of face that you have. What you should always remember is that your hair should accentuate the best feature that you possess. Viewers will naturally focus on that point. Another vital point is the choice of a salon or a stylist.

Perfect prom updo should make you look very attractive. Spend time to browse through the pictures in the Internet or any magazine. Try out some of the updos that will surely suit you. If you are trying out a bun or chignon soften the look by letting loose a few tendrils around your face. Hair should be backcombed so that it is set in a firm foundation. Accessories are a must have. They add the necessary zing to the not so perfect style. Accessories like tiaras, jeweled headbands, flowers and feathered clips make your hair look nice. Add gels, spray glitters, shine enhancers, hair perfumes are some of the important ones that you can use. Using colored hair mascara to brighten up selected pieces of hair is a very good idea. A tiny can of hair spray and some bobby pins can come to your rescue.

Remember never to stylize freshly washed hair in a prom updo. Practice with the new pins and clips before you prom day. Never try out a difficult hairstyle for the first time on prom day and if your hair is long then flaunt it. It is an advantage that you have it. Chic, sleek bearing the carelessly elegant look is what you should try to achieve. Long hair pinned up in the form of a topknot or chignon always reflect your sense of style.

Prom gives you the excuse to look different. Go for a complete make over. The best way to look different for prom is by changing your hairstyle and have it updone. It is absolutely essential to choose the style with great care so that it leaves the impression of how graceful, confident and glamorous you are.

A perfect updo is one, which is totally compatible with your personality, lifestyle, hair texture, facial features and your body type. Your prom updo should be just as suitable as your everyday hairstyle.

Head size and body size are the main factors while you are considering your updo, whether it is an everyday or an evening 'do. Your hairstyle must be proportionate to the rest of your body. Face size is another important factor to consider. Too much hair around a small face can be overwhelming. A larger face and body shape can carry a bigger hairdo. If you are a diminutive young lady, remember not to make your hair do very big. It will only make you look heavy. Very long or bushy hair will make you look shorter than you are. Your updo should not be higher than your forehead and not wider than to the middle of your shoulders. Being proportionate is key to look good on this special day. If you are a tall or full-figured girl, you may need more volume to balance your particular figure. With your hair pulled back and up, it will make you look slimmer.

Innovation added to your sense of style can work wonders on prom night. The key is not be overdone and your updo disproportionate.

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