Advice for Formal Hair & Formal Hairstyles
Group photo at a formal event
Many females panic when the topic of formal
hair is brought up. What exactly is considered formal? Contrary to what you may think, formal does not have
to mean boring! There are a multitude of different hairstyles for formal events that you can do yourself.
That’s right; you don’t have to pay someone else to achieve these looks either!
Choosing the Right Look
Choosing the perfect formal hair style can be overwhelming,
especially for someone who typically wears their hair down or in a ponytail every day. There are a lot of
hairstyles for formal occasions on the internet and in magazines to use for inspiration.
The best way to decide which look is right
for you (along with your dress and makeup) is to try out a few formal hairstyles before the big day.
Providing this is an event that you know about ahead of time, you can begin preparing as far in advance as
you want.
Begin by gathering pictures and instructions (when available)
for hairstyles for formal events, and practice a different one everyday or whenever you have spare time. When
you do find one you really like, it’s not a bad idea to try your dress on with it, do a trial run with your
makeup, and even take a picture.
Believe it or not, some formal hairstyles will not always mesh
well with every dress. You also need to take accessories and any hair pieces or jewelry you intend on wearing
into consideration. Sometimes a super fancy, detailed ensemble can lose its appeal if the hair is equally as
glamorous. In this case, a simple formal hair style would be recommended. On the other hand, a very simple
dress paired up with minimal jewelry could be complimented quite nicely by an over-the-top
updo.
Consider the Weather
Mother Nature often plays a key role in
which hairstyle you should be considering. Even if you are going to be inside, walking from the house to the
car and then into the building can have an adverse effect on your updo if you’re dealing with brutal winds,
torrential downpours or humidity. Even if weather is predicted to be nice the day of the event, have a backup
plan ready.
If your hair frizzes in humidity and that’s the type of weather
you are going to be dealing with, you want to avoid having wisps of hair round your face unless you are
confident that the styling product you use will fight the moisture in the air.
It’s not a good idea to choose loose formal hairstyles when
there is a wind advisory. The last thing you want to do is layer an updo that is meant to be natural with
hairspray so it’s stiff as a board; choose a different look!
Lastly, all hairstyles for formal events risk being compromised.
You could bump it getting out of the limo, get it caught in something, etc. Therefore, always be prepared by
carrying a travel bottle of hairspray, small comb and bobby pins at all times!
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