You've got the gown. You've got the pretty new shoes ready to be danced in all night. Even the date thing seems to have worked out.

Now all you need is a prom hair style to top it all off.

If you check out magazines that feature formal hair styles, you'll notice that the classic updo seems to be the norm for prom night. Grab the hair, pull it up into a high ponytail, then arrange it in curls or loops decorated with sequins, a tiara, or other sparkling baubles. It's a nice, feminine look.

Style: © Egidio Borri - Italy



But there's no reason why every girl has to be wearing the same prom hair style. This year, there's a beautiful, romantic and glamorous option.

Soft, cascading curls of hair that billow around the shoulders, a la movie queens from the '40s.

It's a look that hairstyling maven Jesse Briggs of Yellow Strawberry Salons calls "Hollywood glam" and he should know... Briggs has invented a new waving technique called the S Wave Thermal Set that caters to the new, romantic hair fashion.

The S Wave Thermal Set ™ is much gentler and easier on the hair than a perm while creating natural-looking, soft curls that last up to three months.

Glam Hollywood Hairstyle

Prom Queen Hair

Prom Hair with S wave

The S Wave Thermal Set is the perfect foundation for a multitude of prom hair styles. Here's an S Wave style that's just have the right base for the prom hairstyle.

And when the big night is over, you still have a full head of glorious, easy-to-manage curls to get you through the summer.

Here are some formal hair styles displaying the new, glamorous look to help you decide on your new "do".

But What About Short Hair?!

Photos: Courtesy of Frances London DuBose

"My hair is short. Does that mean long romantic prom hair styles are out of the question for me?"

Not at all. These days, especially in the US, parents are shelling out for hair extensions so their daughters can enjoy long locks just in time for the prom.

As long as your hair is at least four to five inches long from the crown (so the bonds can be attached and concealed) you can experience the fun and glamor of long hair for as long as the extensions last – up to six months.

Hair extensions can be styled into beautiful prom hairdos using curling irons, hot rollers, and blow dryers with just a little extra caution around the bonds. Learn more about hair extensions here.



Hair extensions can be styled just like regular hair, with a little extra care around the bonds, using curling irons, hot rollers and blow dryers.

Here a discussion on updo for short curly hair.

Have a great prom night!