Prom Gown Styles & Related Articles

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Beautiful New Styles - 2008

Prom 2008 - Sassy Messy Updo! - This updo style is spectacular in a number of ways.  The long side-swept bangs are highlighted with ribbons of highlights and lowlights providing rich depth and movement while the sides of this messy updo are swept back towards the middle of head creating a sassy profile.

Diane Kruger Hairstyle - Elegance In A Side Hairdo - Diane wears a fabulous hairstyle which combines a gorgeous side pony with side-swept bangs which are spectacular.  Perfect for Prom or any other formal event this style can be dressed up or dressed down.

Prom Hair 2008 - Long Deconstructed - Kate Hudson Ringlets - What's more alluring than long, bombshell blonde shimmering tresses cascading in waves of deconstructed ringlets and waves? 

Prom 2008 Hair: Pinned Up Ringlets - Follow the step-by-step instructions to recreate this gorgeous style.

Hair Play Rule: Simply, Sexy Hairstyles & Hairdos On The Side - Whether you're floating down the aisle to marry the man of your dreams or down a winding staircase to dazzle your Prom date, simply sexy hairstyles and hairdos that combine lush waves worn captured on the side are a brilliant hair play.

Steal Hannah Montana's (Miley Cyrus) long straight rock star hairstyle.

Elegant Curled Updo  - This dressy hairstyle is an elegant updo that combines a sleek front with chic curls and loops that are carefully sculpted and pinned close to the head to give a sleek but elegant look. Perfect for medium to longer locks.

Jeweled Crown Twist Style - This style is easy to create and works great for just about length of hair or texture from short to long, thin/fine to thick hair.  Great way to instantly dress up short hair or enhance a softly curled longer style. 

Uneven Loop Braid - This style is elegant, beautiful and different. Work for medium to longer locks. Perfect for Prom. 

Put Your Best Updo Forward - Information with photos of various dressy Prom styles for medium to longer locks.

Check out 25 Ways To Jazz Up Short Hair - Check out some helpful tips on how to dress up short hair for any event from Prom to a Wedding.

Elegant Up/Down Dressy style - Check out our latest updo for Prom 2003. It combines elegant hair rolls topped off w/ beautiful hair jewels. Great for medium to long hair.

Perfect Ponytails  - Many of the more elegant updo styles start or finish with a ponytail.  Read this article to get ideas for your Prom style.  Ponytails are hot for 2003 and can be worn as the ultimate dress-up style for any hair.

String Pulled Braided Chignon - This hot string pulled chignon can work for short, medium or long hair.  Created by the Paul Mitchell artistic hair team it is a great style that can work for just about any dressy hair event.

Twisted Elegance - This gorgeous twisted style can work on hair that is short to long and most textures.

Sassy Updo - This style is ideal for medium to long hair that is coarse or medium to thick. Accessorize with glittery hair gems, elegant filigree barrettes or glitter gel.

Easy Knotted Style  - Our fav stylist, Barbara Lhotan, has released a new book - 5 Minute Fun Finishes.  She has graciously shared one of her latest knotted styles just in time for the Holidays and 2003 Prom Season.

Prom Styles #3: Prom Hair Countdown - Great tips for awesome Prom hair! - "Whether you are a Prom bound male or female, these Prom hair tips will help guarantee the look you want".  Karen provides a countdown of what you should do when you want to have hot Prom hair.

Prom, Holiday Party & Wedding Updo - Karen Shelton looks at various Holiday updo options that are easy to create.  If you have medium length to longer hair and can make a ponytail you are almost there with these great updos.  These updos can be worn any time of the year, for Proms, for Weddings or for a fabulous Holiday event.

A Beautiful Updo For Any Event - This great half up, half down, party style can be jazzed up with curls or worn straight and sexy.  Check out this updo to get detailed step-by-step instructions. 

Hair For Dancing - Jane Bullock gives you the 411 on hairstyles for different styles of dancing from Ballroom to the Prom to the latest rock n roll.

Braids & Dreads For The Prom

Prom Hairstyle News - Latest Looks In Dreadlocks - Dreadlocks have taken the fashion world by storm.  Check out all the latest looks on the fashion runways.  Dreadlocks are hot, hot, hot. Expect to see several versions at Proms everywhere.

Gorgeous Heidi & Tiara Braids Are Hot For 1999 - The recent 1999 Autumn fashion runways had lots of evidence of the renewed popularity of braids, especially the Heidi and Tiara braids.  Learn how to do this newly hot braid in this article.

Inverted Fishtail Braid For Prom - If you love the Fishtail braid look, you will love this version.  It is perfect for Proms, Weddings and any other dressy hair occasion.  Karen gives you the scoop and step-by-step instructions for creating this beautiful do. 

Prom Hair Styling Snippets - Fishtail Braids & Ponytails - How To  - This elegant style looks great on medium to long hair & is perfect for a special event like your Prom.  This style is stunning with rhinestone hairpins, flowers, ribbons or silver or gold wire wraps.  It is easy to do but looks very elegant.

Warrior & Goddess Braids Hit The Fashion Runaways  - Check out some stunning new photos of the hottest braids from the recent Autumn 1999 fashion shows. Check out why they are called warrior or goddess braids.

Curly Hair Prom Styles

French Twist Updo

The French Twist is a timeless updo that works great on medium to long hair and looks stunning with most hair textures from stick straight to super curly.  It can be dressed up or down.  Use your imagination to create a look that is uniquely yours. 

Prom Hair Ideas For Long Thick Curly Hair  

Whether you have long, thick naturally tight curls, relaxed curls or waves, this article has some photos of different ways to wear your hair.

Prom Hairstyles:  Ringlets Go Crazy

Curls & ringlets are all the rage..except with a new twist. Check out the article & photos.

Spiral Curls For Medium & Long Looks

Karen explains steps on how to create beautiful spiral curls for medium and long hair. Besides providing step by step instructions, Karen provides details on Olivia Garden spiral curler kits that will make your Wedding curls come true.

Updos For Curly Hair

If you have curly hair and want some new ideas of how to break out of your normal style, check out the latest article on updos from The Hair Boutique. "The Most Copied Hair Site on The Web". 

Easy & Quick Prom Styles 

15 Minute Prom Updo

Gretchen Maurer provides detailed photos and step-by-step instructions to create a fabulous updo that is easy but elegant.  Great for medium to longer hair.

Dressy Updo That Is Easy For Pre-Teens  

Gretchen Maurer shares a great new dressy updo for pre-teens  Check out her step-by-step instructions and great photos.  Thanks Gretchen.  Be sure to visit Gretchen's site. 

Easy But Elegant Long Hair Styles

Karen will be the first to tell you that she is always searching for new long hair styles that are quick & easy but beautiful and elegant.

Easy Prom Updo

If you can put your hair into a ponytail you can create this  in short order.  Karen provides detailed step-by-step instructions.  Add hair jewelry, accessories or flowers.  The only thing stopping you is your imagination. 

Gallery Of Hair Styles

To see a complete listing of styles for Prom, Updos and Wedding related dressy hairstyles complete the following steps:

1.  Go to HairBoutique.com Interactive Style Selector Gallery
2.  Select "Prom", "Formal" or "Updo" from The Interactive Style Selector selection list at the bottom of the page and lselect "All" to ook at all the styles.
3.  Select the categories that you would like to see for age and other hair related features and then select the Prom, Formal or Updo category of styles.

For other Galleries check out the Barbara Lhotan Gallery, Patrick Cameron Gallery of the Gretchen Maurer Gallery.

Short Hair Styles

Prom Hairstyles: Dressing Up Short Hair  ;

Short hair doesn't have to be boring. You can slick it back, spike it up, crimp it, twist it, braid it and add jewels or flowers or other hair accessories.

Medium Length Hair Styles

Prom Dos For Medium Length Locks   

If you can form a ponytail you can do these hot prom styles.  Karen gives step-by-step instructions.

Rachel Leigh Cook

Rachel had a stunning hairstyle as a Prom Queen Wannabe in "She's All That".  Read about Rachel's do and how to recreate your own version of a elegant, but hot Prom style.  Perfect for medium length hair or longer.

Prom Styles - Knots Are Hot

"Uma Thurman looked stunning in hers. Knots are perfect for either dressing up or messing up the perfect Prom look.  Karen provides lots of examples & details.  Great for medium length hair."

Prom Styles  - Spiral Curls For Medium & Long Looks

Karen explains steps on how to create beautiful spiral curls for medium and long hair. Besides providing step by step instructions, Karen provides details on Olivia Garden spiral curler kits that will make your Prom curls come true.

Warrior & Goddess Braids Hit The Fashion Runaways

Check out some stunning new photos of the hottest braids from the recent Autumn 1999 fashion shows. Check out why they are called warrior or goddess braids.

Long Length Hair Styles

An Unusual Prom Look - Hair Snoods: Beautiful Hair Adornments From The Middle Age

Karen reviews the beauty and styles of various hair snoods. She discovered that there are several places right on the Internet where you can look at a large collection of beautiful snoods.  She also discovered that they made beautiful headpieces for dressy events just like Proms.

A Beautiful Updo For Any Event  

This great half up, half down, party style can be jazzed up with curls or worn straight and sexy.  Check out this updo to get detailed step-by-step instructions. For medium to very long hair lengths.

Prom Hairstyle News - Latest Looks In Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks have taken the fashion world by storm.  Check out all the latest looks on the fashion runways.  Dreadlocks are hot, hot, hot. Expect to see several versions at Proms everywhere.

Long Hair Looks Straight From The Fashion 2000 Runway

Karen gives you some inspiration for looks that could work for long hair at the Prom.  Great photos of long hair.

Long Hair Styles You Can Dress Up Instantly

Karen loves to try new hairstyles on her long hair.  Check out her latest "dress up your long hair" article hot off the presses. Just in time for your Holiday Prom and parties.

Prom Hair Ideas For Long Thick Curly Hair

Whether you have long, thick naturally tight curls, relaxed curls or waves, this article has some photos of different ways to wear your hair.

Warrior & Goddess Braids Hit The Fashion Runaways

Check out some stunning new photos of the hottest braids from the recent Autumn 1999 fashion shows. Check out why they are called warrior or goddess braids.

Prom Hair Accessories

Gorgeous Rhinestone Hair Clips

Jane Bullock, ace HairBoutique.com report reviews some Gorgeous Rhinestone Hair Clips that would look stunning with just about any prom gown.

An Unusual Prom Look - Hair Snoods: Beautiful Hair Adornments From The Middle Age

Karen reviews the beauty and styles of various hair snoods. She discovered that there are several places right on the Internet where you can look at a large collection of beautiful snoods.  She also discovered that they made beautiful headpieces for dressy events just like Proms.

Tiaras For Prom

If you love the Tiara look for Weddings, Proms or other special events, we now have a gorgeous new item in out brand new Marketplace under the combs section. 

Strapless Prom Dress

This gorgeous Strapless Prom  dress (#110) created by Calito would look simply elegant with a soft French Twist updo, a beautiful necklace and stunning earrings. 

The Hair Boutique is very proud to announce their  formal business partnership with Prom Dress a fabulous site that offers excellent advice on everything to do with Proms.  Stop by and see the new Hair Boutique page and say hello to our friends at Prom Dress. Visit our new Prom links page.

Prom Dress Links

It is considered safest to buy your prom dress at a local retailer rather then sight unseen on the Net.  This protects you from problems that may occur if you need to return your gown for any reason.

BeautifullyModest - Beautiful gowns that are modest and not revealing. Visit them on the web or contact them via email at: Laura@BeautifullyModest.com (888) 622 - 6997 Check out this article about them.

Panoplydesign.com - Some gorgeous gowns as well as gowns for Weddings.  Visit them on the web or contact them for more details. 

Tiffany Designs - A divison of Jacqueline Bridals. All sorts of dresses from Girly Girl Dresses, Divine Diva Dresses, Hippie Chick Dresses, Retro Dresses, Classic Charm Dresses and even Yeah Baby Dresses.  Contact them through email or visit their site and look at their online catalog.

Updos

A Beautiful Updo For Any Event

This great half up, half down, party style can be jazzed up with curls or worn straight and sexy.  Check out this updo to get detailed step-by-step instructions. 

A Hot Updo Inspired by Jennifer Aniston

If you are looking for a hot way to wear your medium to long hair for a special Christmas party, check out this updo with step-by-step instructions.

Easy Prom Updo

If you can put your hair into a ponytail you can create this  in short order.  Karen provides detailed step-by-step instructions.  Add hair jewelry, accessories or flowers.  The only thing stopping you is your imagination. 

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