Many girls do a high hairdo for prom. She looks festive, not casual. Emphasizes the adult status of yesterday's student. Perfectly matches any dress. Visually lengthens the figure, especially in combination with stilettos. Such a bow turns out to be very feminine and graceful. The styling logically completes the complete look of the graduate.
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Do you think it is only available to professional hairdressers? We have great news - there are a lot of simple techniques that allow you to create a masterpiece on your own. First, watch the video on the topic:
Preparatory process
It is necessary to choose the design in advance so that there is time for trial procedures. Be sure to experiment, make sure that you succeed in the task.
Important! The same hairstyle looks completely different on different hair. For example, it is very difficult to style curls given by nature. They may need to be straightened with an iron. Too fragile and weakened hairs do not hold their shape well, and heavy and thick hairs are difficult to fix.
Useful tips for a 100% result:
- A couple of months before the event, buy specials at the pharmacy vitamins for skin and hair. So the first will acquire a radiant and healthy look, and the second will become more obedient and resilient.
- Do nutritious food a couple of times a week. masks... It is useful to rub burdock oil into the scalp for 30-40 minutes. This strengthens the bulbs, stimulates growth, and prevents dandruff.
- Start braiding only clean curls. When greasy, they look unkempt, lie down unattractively, and do not lend themselves well to combing. To prevent the washed mop from falling apart in your hands, apply any styling product.
- For some types of designs, it is required to wind up beforehand. This way, volumetric structures are better obtained.
- If you plan to loose your hair, pick up an elegant bandage or a hoop. Don't forget to straighten your hairs, style your bangs nicely, or slightly curl the side strands.
Advice! Have you heard about the lamination procedure in the salon? The stylist treats the strands with a special composition that fills each hair. Makes it glossy and dense. Eliminates the ends of the section, brittleness. Adds life, shine, elasticity.
Accessories for decorating the look
Even an ordinary idea with a ponytail or spikelet looks completely different in tandem with an amazing decoration. Imagine a standard shell with a picturesque decorated ridge pinned along the seam. Or a strict cone on the top of the head, strewn with charming roses (decorative hairpins). Ribbons are woven into the braids, bangs are pinned with bright hairpins, scarves, hats with a veil, and headbands with a design are put on the head.
So, take note of the list of useful attributes:
- elastic bands with and without decoration;
- ordinary invisibility, with decor;
- hairpins, hairpins;
- rollers, hairpieces;
- headbands, headbands, ribbons, hoops;
- crowns, diadems, combs;
- hairdryer, curling iron, iron, brushing, curlers;
- hairbrush, fine comb, clips.
Good to know! The shops sell special rollers to create a "babette" or bagels for a "beam". In extreme cases, you can make these devices yourself from a regular woolen sock. They are twisted into the desired shape and placed under the hair. Try to choose a product that is close to her in color.
Necessary cosmetics
Without styling products, it is difficult to create a structure that will withstand an entire evening without changes. Imagine, in addition to presenting certificates and diplomas, students walk in parks, take pictures in nature, dine in restaurants, dance in clubs and meet sunrises on rivers and lakes. High hairstyle for graduation, you must carefully fix it so that it looks as natural as possible. To do this, use the following helpers:
- Varnish. He fixes and fixes the structure;
- Modeling gel. Helps to smooth protruding curls, models the direction of the bangs and side strands, smoothes visible partings;
- Mousse or foam. Makes curls soft, pliable.
- Spray or cream with thermal protection function. Protects them from overheating, temperature extremes during the use of curling agents;
- Wax. Removes frizz, prevents tips sticking out in different directions.
Decorative compositions with glitters, as well as for coloring individual strands.
By the way, always use balms and conditioners. These preparations facilitate combing, create a lamination effect, make hair manageable and elastic.
Ideas for medium length
It is considered universal. It is quite enough for performing buns, flagella, weaving, weak curls. At the same time, it is very convenient that the elongated ends do not need to be tucked in, come up with where to hide them. In addition, it is easier to work with strands that are not too long. So, let's see what styling they perform with them:
- Ponytail. The optimal location is selected depending on the shape of the head. More often between the crown and the back of the head in the central region. Fragile hoops, glossy thick bangs... You can braid a French spikelet round. Choose a bright elastic band with a design or, conversely, an ordinary one. It is hidden under a thin strand wrapped around.
- Shell. Practice is required for execution. There are many varieties of it. It can be smooth or slightly relaxed. The parietal region is braided, twisted into flagella, and a raised bouffant is made. Designer hairpins, stylish combs, thin chains are suitable for her. The face is often framed with twisted strands, allegedly knocked out of the base.
- A bundle. Placed on the crown, back, side. It is glossy, disheveled, careless. Goes well with braids. It works well both on a straight line and on a wavy shock.
- Babette... It goes well with wide headbands, scarves, ribbons. Perfect for a retro look, vintage style.
On a note! The location of the center of the structure is selected in accordance with the growth. It is better for tall girls to base it in the back of the head, and for short ones on the top of the head. Most of all, the owners of the standard 163-175 centimeters were lucky. You won't need this advice!
- Harness. It can be part of the composition, as well as become its center. If the flagella are twisted on the sides, watch for symmetry.
- Brushed options. It can be light, strong, basal, or full-surface.The polish with a strong hold fixes the result, but in this case, when washing after the holiday, be sure to use an air conditioner.
Long strand options
Such hair is often left free. It is curled, wound, performed Hollywood curlslaid to one side. However, tall buildings are also in demand. Despite the fact that it is easier to create them in a salon, with the help of a wizard, some simple options are quite available at home. Perhaps with a girlfriend in hand. In any case, remember the advice with preliminary experiments!
Luxurious curls create a massive foothold for weaving. Which, by the way, is now at the height of fashion. If you know how to weave graceful spikelets or embossed French braids - a chic bow is provided for you. To get started, lift the shovel up, in any convenient way. Make ponytails, fleece, twist the base into a plait, and do whatever you want with the ends.
To make the ponytail styling as effective as possible, make sure that the hanging end is smooth, glossy, elastic. The same applies to bangs, if present. Also, protruding short hairs at the ears, along the occipital seam, above the forehead are not allowed.
How about a double beam? It will turn out great from naturally thick hair. Looks amazing, especially with a bright decorative element: a large flower, a brooch studded with rhinestones, a sparkling ribbon around the cone, etc.
Spikelet tail in the opposite direction. The pigtail is woven from the back of the head to the crown, preferably embossed. At the very top, a tail is collected, which is divided into strands. They are wound and stabbed arbitrarily, without closing the braid.
Spectacular mohawk. For the brave and eccentric young ladies. Thin tails are braided along the entire central parting from the forehead to the neck. The ends are tightly wound and stabbed at will. The result is sleek temples and a curly, airy mohawk all over the head.
Braids from ponytails or buns. The idea is to collect the shock in one place, and braid the elongated ends into a decorative braid: regular, embossed, from 4,5,6 strands. After, it is laid on the head, stabbing with invisible ones, relaxing the rings and curls for volume.
DIY styling
To make a raised hairstyle at prom with your own hands, you need to decide on the basic design. It can be a bunch, a babette, or a spinner. Or just a special hoop that will lift the shock up. Well, then, start from your imagination and skills. Do you weave cool? Be sure to follow the picturesque braids on the flat part of the head. Are you doing the bouffant effectively? Create a masterpiece based on it. Are you friends with elastic bands and curlers? Curl up on hot rollers and perform casual buns or elegant tourniquets.
Let's take a step-by-step look at some of the simple ideas discussed above. Starting from them, it will not be at all difficult to make a luxurious styling for the ball:
Beam
It is easily obtained in many ways. The easiest is to use a special mesh roller.
- We tie the tail, use a tight rubber band.
- We pass it through the hole of the device.
- In two places we fix the donut with hairpins.
- We distribute the hair over it so that they completely cover it.
- We put on a weak rubber band over it so that it pulls off the hair under the roller.
The protruding ends are carefully tucked under the bump. For strength, insert a pair of pins. - If the length allows, braid a circular spikelet out of them, form a bun around and secure with invisible ones.
Take note of the "sloppy" style in the execution of the knot. To do this, wind up and randomly distribute the hanging tail, dividing it into small strands.
Shell
Helps to create an elegant and sophisticated look. It may take some exercise to look perfect.
- Comb the shock.
- The front part can be omitted. Pin with a clip and set aside. After making the shell, it will help to beautifully complete the bow. For example, you can braid it, twist it and lay strands on the sides, build a bouffant for volume.It also covers the imperfections and irregularities of the turntable.
- Start your hair to the right, securely secure the direction with invisible ones. The left half of the back of the head should become smooth, securely fixed with hairpins.
- Twist the hair with a tourniquet to the right side, lay it vertically on the invisible ones, thereby hiding them.
- Fasten the structure with pins, having previously tucked the ends under the shell.
- Decorate the top. If there is something sticking out or disheveled, correct it. If done correctly, it turns out to be something like a funnel.
Babette
Luxurious retro styling is very easy for even beginners. So, let's begin:
- Tie a smooth tail.
- Separate one third and fold it forward so that the ends hang over your face.
At a distance of 5-7 cm from the elastic, attach this strand with small hair clips to the surface. - Twist the remaining two-thirds into a tight tube and securely fix with hairpins.
- Now take the first strand and put it back on a tube.
- Gently distribute it over the mound, comb lightly with a comb to get a completely smooth bump.
- Gather the ends under the elastic and secure them in any way.
- You can make a bow out of them, if the length allows.
- Tie the structure with tape, insert a comb or a luxurious brooch into the front seam.
Please note that the last two options look perfect on straight hair. Curls it is advisable to straighten it so that the sophistication of the image is not lost.
Coming up with a high hairstyle for prom is not difficult at all. The most important thing is that she goes to her mistress and is in harmony with the outfit. Do not forget about spectacular accessories - they are the main helpers in transforming an everyday look into a festive one. Don't be discouraged if difficult elements fail. Remember, simplicity and artificially created negligence are in trend today. Therefore, if a couple of curls still break free, your bow will become even more fashionable!
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For motivation, see how an experienced hairdresser constructs a babette: