Up-Do Hairstyles

To get the best results, curl your hair before putting your hair into an up-do. Whether you use hot rollers or a curling iron, make sure your hair looks great down before it goes up! Remember, hair spray is your friend when doing an up-do.To add a little extra to your up-do, try something creative in the front. The new trend is the side French braid. Other options consist of the “bump” – central or to the side, matting your bangs down and pinning them behind the ear, wearing your bangs naturally, or the slick-back look. You could always keep a few shorter pieces loosely fallen in front of the ears to soften up the look.

Don’t be scared to tease your hair to give your up-do some extra volume.  Separate a few parts of hair, add some hairspray, and tease away. This will add wonders to your up-do hairstyle by allowing you do to less with the back of your head because there is so much going on from the front view.

Bobby pins, bobby pins, bobby pins!!! Although you may think you have enough of them in your hair, don’t make the amateur mistake of not putting enough in. Add more! You will be grateful when you are dancing away and you don’t have to worry about your up-do becoming a down-do. That could totally ruin your night. Always bring extras in your purse, this is a must! Tip of the day: Do not wash your hair the day of getting an up-do. You need the natural oils of your hair to help hold it in place.