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preppy_chica556 wrote: I have hair that is like a 1/2 inch above my shoulder and i don't know what i want to do for homecoming. i think that i want to make it wavy but since my hair is VERY fine whatever style i put it in stays for about five minutes max. I NEED HELP!! do you know a good techique for waves and a way to make them stay for a while?!?! thankx soooo much!!

Braids and hairspray, dovey, braids and hairspray

i meant this: braid it in 4 small braids overnight, take them out in the morning, and spritz your hair with hairspray.

I have a winter formal dance coming up on Saturday, and I`m pretty experienced with hair but I can`t find the right hairstyle - I`ve been obsessing for a week and a half now, and I can`t figure it out! What I`d really like to do is something a la the 1940`s with a modern take - No crazy front rolls. I was wondering if you knew anything about how to do Kate Beckinsale`s hairdo from the 2002 Screen Actor`s Guild Awards? It`s under Best Hair 2002 at www.instyle.com. Or how about the way Catherine Zeta-Jones wore her hair for the 2001 Oscars? ANY ideas for classic updos would be GREATLY appreciated! I have curly, curly brown hair to the middle of my back and it sets really well - but it can also get stick straight with a flatiron in ten minutes. Thank you so much for your willingness to help! I was just starting to panic!

swingirl wrote: I have a winter formal dance coming up on Saturday, and I`m pretty experienced with hair but I can`t find the right hairstyle - I`ve been obsessing for a week and a half now, and I can`t figure it out! What I`d really like to do is something a la the 1940`s with a modern take - No crazy front rolls. I was wondering if you knew anything about how to do Kate Beckinsale`s hairdo from the 2002 Screen Actor`s Guild Awards? It`s under Best Hair 2002 at www.instyle.com. Or how about the way Catherine Zeta-Jones wore her hair for the 2001 Oscars? ANY ideas for classic updos would be GREATLY appreciated! I have curly, curly brown hair to the middle of my back and it sets really well - but it can also get stick straight with a flatiron in ten minutes. Thank you so much for your willingness to help! I was just starting to panic!

I couldn`t find kate beckinsdale (when I went to the page it said "the page cannot be found"), but I did find Catherine Zeta-Jones. Her hair is just parted on the side and pulled back with a little bit of teasing for volume. I don`t know what she did at the back, because I can`t see the back of her head in the picture I found. Obviously if you want something classic, the most classic updo is the french twist, so you could use that in the back. Don`t panic, you`ll be fine--it`s not gonna matter when you get there. Believe me, no one will notice your hair. And everyone knows that after a formal the hair doesn`t stay perfect for long!

I posted this a few threads up, but I see now it may be more appropriate here. :

I need some help looking for either photos or how-tos on a style, but I`m not quite sure what to call it. I would like to dress up as an elf for an upcoming party. I would like to take my hair around my crown and, well, weave or braid it it sort of web-like/mesh-like with maybe some small flowers or jewels or such, with the rest flowing down. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

hi!
i was hoping you'd be able to help me. I have a formal coming up (ok, so its in a few months, but i m soooo bored i m thinkin ahead), and i have no clue wat to do with my hair! Its about jaw length, with shorter pieces in the front, and some layery or something of the sort. o, and its straight, medium thickness, and reddish brown. any suggestions would be appreciated! thanx!

Allie

Help! I have a cadet ball tomorrow and don't know what to do with my hair! You may now smack me for waiting so long...
Anyway, my hair is dark brown, kind-of thick, straight, and down to my elbows. The only preferences I have is not to have a lot of curls, since my hair doesn't hold curls for crap, and preferably no big braids. And that it's able to be done quick -- have less than 3 hours to get it done.
Thanks!


Lee

Hi all,

Basic Easy Starting Point For ANY Updo - Ponytails

One thing to remember is that the absolute basic updo move is a ponytail. The reasons that updos look so different is that ponytails can be up high on the head at the top of the crown, at the middle of the head between the top and bottom of the head or at the bottom. There also can be multiple ponytails.

Dressy Style #1 - Basic/Easy Updo W/ Curls

The easiest of all updos is to put your hair in one of the basic ponytails and then wrap one strand of your own hair around the elastic holding the ponytail in place so that the pony is covered with hair.

Then you have many many options. You can divide the ponytail hair into multiple 1/2" strands and curl each strand with a curling iron or hot rollers. Let the rollers cool and then carefully remove the curls and pin into place. Viola, you have a curly updo. Make the curls bigger or smaller depending on the size of the hot rollers or the barrel of the curling iron. Remember 1/2" barrel equals small curls and a 1" or larger barrel will make large or "barrel" curls.

Dressy Style #2 - Basic/Easy Up/Down Do

Another easy dressy hair style is to make a 1/2 up and 1/2 down do. This is very simple. Take the hair from either side of your head by your ears and brush up to the scalp into a "skinny" ponytail. Tie off the ponytail with a clear Blax or one that matches your hair color. Take a curling iron or hot rollers and curl the ends to have "bouncy curls. Wear the rest of your hair down and curl the ends. You will have a soft curled up/down do.

Dressy Style #3 - Ballerina Bun

Again....start with a tight ponytail at the top of your crown. Tie off the ponytail with a Blax that is clear or the color or your hair. Or use a "hair friendly" elastic. Please nooooo rubber bands.

Once you have a firm ponytail then take the tail of the ponytail and wrap it tightly around the elastic band to form a tight bun. Pin the tail to your scalp and then add anchor pins around the perimeter of the bun to hold in place. Decorate with hair accessories that sparkle.

Dressy Style #4 - Nape Bun

This style was very popular at the recent Academy Awards. Brush hair back into a very low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Twist the ponytail into a flat bun. Pin and viola...you have a nape bun.

For additional ideas please look at the Prom styling pages here at HairBoutique.com at:
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/promstyles.htm

New styles are being added constantly.

Hope that gets you all started on your updo quests.

Best wishes,
Karen Shelton
HairBoutique.com

hi,
I have brown curly hair that is about to my armpit (when curly, it's much longer straightened). I have a formal coming up and i was wodering if anyone had any hairstyles i could do that allow me to leave my hair curly. I was looking for a half up, half down sort of thing since i have a strapless dress. Any suggestions would be great and don't, not tell me anything b/c you think it may be to hard, i am very good at doing hair (myown and other peope's) i just cant think of a good style.... Thanx

-MiCk

Hi Karen or anyone,

I am looking for a very edgy dressy style for longer hair. Maybe something with colored add-on hair or cornrows. I am looking for something dressy but really hot and different. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
Starburst.