11 More Prom Hairstyles

1. Loose curls with lots of texture. Created by the Nikita creative team, inspired by the Romantic 80s.

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2. Tighter curls. This look was done by Berverley Rosser and Beth Sawyer, “My home city of Liverpool was my main inspiration for the collection. Being capital of culture 2008 has brought a big change, with much variety & diversity, illustrated in the different looks for each model.”

3. Classic. Hair by Anne Veck using the theme “American Dream.”

4. Glamour. Hair by Patrick Cameron, who is described as, “When hairdressers throughout the world look for inspiration when dressing long hair they look to one man for creativity, inspiration and motivation – Patrick Cameron.”

5. Lots of texture. Hair by Reflections Artistic Team.

6. Voluminous waves. Hair by Royston Blythe Salon.

7. Long, loose waves.

8. Soft waves.

9. Easy flipped up-do.

10. Soft curls.

11. Curls on the bottom. Hair by Susan Hall of Reds Hair & Beauty. “Chic, ultra sophisticated and wearable styles teamed with reflecting colour oozes great condition uniting all the key elements for 2008.”

11 Prom Hairstyles

1. Voluminous, loose curls with side swept bangs. Romantic, sultry, and a little bit sexy. Hair by Aesthetics Salon with make up by Danielle Smith.

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2. Braided. Try a variation on the style pictured, where you utilize braids to create your overall look. This look was designed ands tyled by Anne Veck.

3. Hair curled and pinned up. Create volume by pinning a pile of curls to the top or side of your head–you need not go quite as top heavy as pictured! Hair by Asif Yvette.

4. Accent your hair with jewels. I’ve always loved the addition of a jeweled hair clip or even a necklace strung strategically through hair as a way to create a dazzling look. Hair by Anne Veck.

5. Messy, loose curls. Look effortless with big, loose curls that have been brushed out a bit to make them messier. Hair by Gillis Rowland Artistic Team.

6. Victoria’s Secret Sexy. Big, sexy hair with enormous volume and fun-lovin’ waves. Hair by Emma Steven.

7. Cute and feminine. If you have a nice fringe going already, consider bundling up the rest of your hair in tight curls and pinning up.

8. Braided and elegant. Try this elegant look with blinking jewels weaved into it. Hair by Balmain Paris Salon.

9. If you love big hair… Pouf up your pouf with lots of hair spray and volumizer. Fit with a dazzling tiara if you see fit!

10. Tousled up. Create ringlets and pin up, allowing a few to fall. Use hair clips to accent your ‘do.

11. Fun and flirty. Curl and voluimize bangs, and then curl the rest of your hair. Add feathers, as pictureda bove, for a fun look. (Or go with another accent, like jewels or glitter.)

Reader Elizabeth shares her the look she wore to prom with us today. She used…

Face

• Clinique Perfectly Real Foundation in 36
• Clinique Stay Matte Pressed Powder to set
• MAC select moisturecover concealer in NW35
• Laura Geller’s Liquid Candlelight
• Cargo Gotham on top of Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain.
• Victoria’s Secret Mosaic Luminous Bronzer applied lightly as contour.
• MAC Belightful Iridescent Powder.

Lips

• Victoria’s Secret Beauty Rush Gloss in The Big Apple

Eyes

• Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow in Fabric
• MAC Juxt eyeshadow all over lid
• Mary Kay Eyeshadow in Rainforest on outer lid
• Urban Decay Oil Slick.
• Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Transforming Potion
• MAC Electric Eel eyeshadow
• Sephora All Over Color in no0821 (pearly blue)
• Victoria’s Secret Gel Liner Duo in Black Satin/Extra Olive (the black side)
• Lancome Courbe Virtuose Mascara in Black.

I adore red dresses, especially these deep, elegant ruby red dresses. They’re completely royal and classic, rather than in-your-face kind of red. My favorite choice would be something in line with the second look pictured, because golds complement reds so well, and yet there’s a touch of Cranberry eyeshadow to tie everything together. I feel like it’s an excellent choice for both depth, color, and overall style. But of course, with a dress in such a bold shade, going completely neutral on the eye is never a bad choice! I also like a soft smoky eye, something with a little bit of gold and a brown-gray, not so much straight black. Pink lips, nude lips, coral lips… anything goes. Even red lips could work with the appropriate eye (and the right shade of red). For a dress like this, I would concentrate on perfecting the skin and using a subtle blush to bring out my natural flush.

Check out suggested looks: one, two, & three. Dress is available at Nordstrom.com for $98.