The Perfect Prom Hairstyles For Long Hair

Long hair is very versatile. Prom hairstyles for long hair can be worn up or down, curly or straight and many stages in between. There are so many things that can be done with long hair. There is more maintenance involved with long hair and you may need a bit more time and planning to get your hairstyle just right, but the end product will be worth it.

Long hair looks great with waves. Loose sassy waves are a big look this prom. Pair this look with a fringe of bangs and you have a very in style for prom. The bangs can be worn loose or pinned back and will give your style many different looks depending on if they are parted down the middle or pulled off to one side.

2011 Long Prom Hairstyle

The big styles for prom this year are all more on the casual side. Not so much the prim and proper up dos of the past. The shaggier looking bobs for short hair and the loose waves and bouncy tousled curls for long hair. Even the up dos have a more casual feel. A messy bun and even the ponytail are a hot item in hair for prom this season.

The half up look is a big seller. Instead of going all up, just part of the hair is in an up style. Having the back of the hair up while leaving the front loose and free. Or even the other way around, with the front up and the back down. Even on some occasions with a little more daring dance goers, there maybe a left side up while the right side is down and styled in its own way. Any combination of these is acceptable this season. As long as the hairstyle is flattering to your style and your face and makes you feel good, anything goes basically this prom.

Braids

Another hot prom hairstyle for long hair this season is the braid. Having a braid just about anywhere on your head is going to rock. Having a headband made from a braid is a really big look. Also the French braid across the front of the hair is a cute alternative to using barrettes or other accessories to hold your hair back. Loose French braids in the back or on the sides of your hair can give you an up do that is modern and fun yet romantic and elegant.

Accessories

Adding great accessories to any of these looks will help to dress them up and bring your look together. There are some fashionable and even funky accessories out there. Head bands in velvet or with feather that match your dress will add a great splash of color to those long locks and make your hairstyle more versatile. Barrettes and clips with gems add sparkle with ever turn of the head. There are many new accessories that help to add volume and twist to your hairstyle.  Most of these are easy to use and can give your hair a whole new look.

Prom Hairstyles for long hair can be a little more time consuming when you have to take care of it, but the limitless hairstyle possibilities long hair can give you make the trouble worth it. From romantic to sassy, long hair has a look that will match your personality and overall prom look perfectly.