Three Trendy Prom Hairstyles You Can Do Yourself

Prom will be here before you know it. If you want to look glam but don�t want to spend a fortune to do it here are three hot prom hairstyles you can whip up at home.

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The Chignon

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This one�s a classic and has been seen more times on the red carpet recently than Cate Blanchette. This prom hairstyle is a favorite of ours for two reasons: First, it�s super easy to do and, second, its looks chic without looking too �made up�.

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To create your own chignon smooth your hair back and gather it into a low lying ponytail and secure with clear elastic or one that closely matches your hair color. Now grab the ponytail and twist it like a telephone cord. Wrap the spiraled ponytail around the base of the ponytail pinning around the �bun� as you go. Don�t worry if a few end poke out�that only adds character to the style. Secure well and give a very light mist of hairspray to hold.

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The Half-Up Do

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This prom hairstyle works on many levels. It�s elegant enough to see you through even the most sophisticated of prom events but has a soft, romantic feel to it also. This one�s also easy to do at home if you have a little hair skill but if not book an appointment�it�ll be worth it.

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To create this style set long hair in medium sized hot or Velcro rollers. Once the hair is set gently take hair out of rollers and finger comb to separate the curls. Now loosely gather the sides of your hair�make sure you leave some height at the top�and secure it with a gorgeous hair clip just below the crown of your head. Pull a few tendrils out around the face to soften the look. Bangs should be swept to the side and hairspray should be kept to a minimum to ensure the hair still moves.

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A Pin Curl Twist

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This one�s is a little trickier to do but the results are a very edgy yet elegant prom hairstyle. If you�ve got a good deal of hair savvy this one is possible but it�s even easier if you team up with a friend and let them do it for you.

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Start with hair that�s been washed the night before�hair that�s too clean is slippery and won�t stay in place. Take a two inch wide section of your bangs and pin the hair back to the crown of your head. If you have short bangs use small jeweled hair clips to pin them back or two the side.

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This will leave you with a large section of hair hanging down on either side. Place a finger behind your right ear and run it up to the crown of your head, sectioning off this hair. Smooth it and gather into a ponytail just behind your ear. Now begin twisting this section as your pull it back to the back middle of your head. Repeat this process for the other side.

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Gather the ends of the two twists and secure them to the head, creating a little volume. Now you�ll tackle the hair hanging down below. Grab one inch section of this hair, twist and pin under the two larger twists you did earlier. Try to make the twists gather somewhat symmetrically but don�t go overboard and make them too neat either.� The result is a �messy� updo full of unexpected twists and turns.

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Creating your own prom hairstyle not only saves you money but means you control how it turns out. Do you have any other time or money saving tips that you plan on using to make getting ready for prom night easier?

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So how do you dress up a chignon but still keep it simple? Easy�with some adorable braids! This new hairstyle has been popping up on celebrity heads such as Selma Hayak and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The braids are a super easy way to update the classic chignon and add some interest to those pulled back sides. What I love about this new hairstyle is that it manages to make the chignon look either classier�if you make the braids super neat�or more casual if you let those braids stay a bit messy. The call is yours.

Selma Hayak Goes Glam

Selma shows off a glam version of this new hairstyle at the Cannes Film Festival while promoting the new Indiana Jones movie.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar goes sexy at the premiere of The Air I Breathe.

This is a messier version of the new braided hairstyle. The braid is a French one which sits flush on the head and the back is pinned in gorgeous curls. I heart this hairstyle so much I can hardly breathe myself.

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Want to create this new hairstyle yourself? Beauty Banter has a great step by step that shows you how.

QofD: What are your thoughts on this new hairstyle? Love it or hate it?

Choosing a wedding hairstyle that suits both you and the theme of your wedding is extremely important. Besides being the icing on the cake, the right wedding hairstyle can be the difference between looking like a polished bride and a mismatched one. Here are three very different and distinctive wedding hairstyles to give you ideas when choosing the right one for you.

The Half Updo Wedding Hairstyle

This is a very popular hairstyle right now and wonderful for a romantic wedding hairstyle look. The stylist also gives some really great information on when to wash your hair, how long it will take to achieve this look in the salon (so book accordingly) and what type of dress this hairstyle suits.

Elegant Wedding Updo

This is perfect for a bride who loves to look totally glamorous on her big day. While this style might be too “done” for some, if your wedding is going to be a very elegant and formal event and your dress reflects that, I think this wedding hairstyle would fit in beautifully.

Beach Wedding Hairstyle

This is the perfect wedding hairstyle for a beach or casual wedding. Please believe me when I say that if you’re getting married on a beach you want to look the part. My niece got married in the Dominican this past winter. Along with about 4 other brides during our two week stay. Some went for the totally formal look and, quite frankly they looked out of place and very uncomfortable.

I opted for a much more relaxed hairstyle when creating my niece’s wedding hairstyle and she looked like the perfect beach bride—and got countless compliments on her hair. If you’re having a beach wedding check out this beautiful yet more casual version of the wedding hairstyle.

So which bride were you or which bride are you planning to be? Romantic, elegant or casual? Tell us in the comments!