| choosing a 2010 prom updo, think about your "look." | | | | Do the Twist |
| Are you going for a classy, elegant, tousled, sleek or | | | | A hair roll or twist creates an updo with a Victorian-era |
| glamorous look? Choose a prom updo that accents | | | | look. Hair is rolled, starting at the bangs, all the way |
| the shape of your face, makes you feel comfortable | | | | down to the back of your neck and is secured with an |
| and helps you look great in your dress. For inspiration, | | | | elastic band before working the rest of the hair into a |
| look in your favorite teen magazines. | | | | chignon or bun. This is a popular 2010 updo for girls |
| Before the day of prom arrives, experiment and try all | | | | with super-straight hair. |
| the different hairstyles and updos you think you might | | | | Low Ponytail |
| like. This will give you a feel for how long it will take to | | | | Slick, low ponytails are all the rage on the red carpet. |
| do your hair, whether you can do the hairdo on your | | | | They are easy to do and have a lot of versatility. The |
| own or will need help, and whether or not you’ll | | | | popular thing to do with a low ponytail is hide the elastic |
| really like it. After trying out each prom updo, take a | | | | band by wrapping a strand of your own hair around it. |
| picture of yourself for future reference. If you already | | | | For a change on this sleek look, create a side ponytail |
| have your prom dress, try it on with each style so you | | | | so your hair cascades over your shoulder. |
| can see the whole look. | | | | Braids |
| Half Updo | | | | Braids are back in 2010 updos! They are being used |
| Half updos are a great way to accent your | | | | by trendsetters in place of a headband for half updos, |
| cheekbones. This hairstyle is easy to do on your own | | | | as a way to glamorously part hair for an updo, and to |
| and can be secured with an elastic band or dazzling | | | | frame buns or chignons. Celebrities have been spotted |
| barrette. Varieties on half updos for prom include | | | | walking down the red carpet with a Rapunzel look, hair |
| creating a short French braid with the strands of hair | | | | slicked into a high ponytail and woven into a sleek, |
| pulled back. To add volume to your hair, curl it with hot | | | | bulky braid. |
| rollers first. Once your hair is out of the curlers, tease | | | | Let it Loose |
| the whole top section and pin it back. | | | | One of the best hairstyles you can wear is the one |
| Chignon | | | | you have right now. If you can’t decide on an |
| Still popular for 2010 prom updos, the chignon is a | | | | updo for prom, go with what you’ve got and |
| classic (and celebrity favorite) that will never go away. | | | | already know you like. In addition to utilizing some |
| You can pull off this updo with or without bangs. For a | | | | amazing 2010 updos, some trendsetting girls have |
| variation on the chignon, curl all your hair with a medium | | | | glammed it up by letting their locks hang loose in gentle, |
| iron after it has been dried, and pull it into a loose, low | | | | sleek waves. |
| ponytail. Braid the ponytail, tying an elastic band at the | | | | Whatever 2010 prom updo you choose, make sure it |
| end, and roll the braid to form a chignon. Secure the | | | | reflects who you are, even if that means taking a risk |
| updo with bobby pins and apply a holding spray. | | | | and trying something new and creative. |