How to Achieve the Perfect Hairstyle for Prom

Most school proms around the country start around May and June. The "Hollywood" bliss is adored by young women of all ages. Parents whip out their wallets to invest in the special occasion. Expenses can climb quickly to the point of exhaustion. You have the perfect dress, shoes, transportation and date........but you don't have the right hairstyle! Most women feel more secure when their hair is done to their liking.

Spritz and sculptured ponytails are a thing of the past! Please say a prayer for the gel ponytail, scrunchies, beads, twisty and tight spiral curls. A new year mean a new attitude and style. Here a list of how to accomplish the perfect prom hairstyle for every type of hair.

Short Hair: There are many advantages for having short hair, such as pinning it up. Use hair pomade (a mixture of wax and gel). This gives the hair a gloss and shine, which gives the illusion of healthy hair. Apply the pomade and tease the ends of your hair so that the hair frames your face. If you would like to pin it up, make sure to use diamond in crested hair pins. Pick hairpins that have small flowers the color of your dress. Add bangs for a more finished look.

Medium Hair: Medium length ladies have the luxury of making their hair appear longer or shorter. To make your hair look fuller, purchase a set of Velcro rollers. These type of rollers assist with making the hair straight as it air dries. (You can either air dry your hair or use a bonnet heater). Start with freshly washed and shampooed hair. Twist hair until excess water is gone. Start with the back of your head and section hair. Apply wrapping or setting lotion to each section. After doing so, comb hair with a rat tail comb. This is to straighten and smooth hair. Starting at the bottom, roll hair onto the Velcro roller. Continue this until entire hair is rolled. If you let it air dry, roll hair the night before.

When hair is dry, undo the Velcro roller and lightly comb through hair with a wide toothed comb. Make sure that the comb is very wide toothed because if the teeth are close together, it could cause frizziness.