Homecoming Hairstyles

Homecoming is widely known as one of the biggest parties a girl could ever imagine being part of, overshadowing the glitz of the prom by at least tenfold. There's a much bigger audience to consider, unlike the prom where you are surrounded by the class of schoolmates familiar to you; the people who pretty much grew up with you.

This is a different story. You're coming back to your roots and revisiting your past. You're older and wiser, and you'd like to look it - there's no telling how much has changed, and you'll want to make your best impression.

Let's Talk Hair

No two ways around it. You want to look great on this day, and everybody you know can't help but emphasize just how important a factor hair is going to be. You'll want to look dazzling and show-stopping homecoming hair styles are an absolute must to get that effect.

So, Where's the Party?

They probably drummed this into you back in school: information is a powerhouse. Do a little bit of research. Find out what kind of party the homecoming ball is going to be. Will it be a fully formal, a semi-formal or a casual affair? Will you be holding it in an oversized bar or at the grand ballroom of the swankiest hotel in uptown? Depending on the details of the party, your hairstyle will have to complement the demands of the moment.

The Styles that Bind

And that's no easy task. If you're going to a semi-formal ball, you'll want to wear the sassiest hairstyle in town, something straight out of Vogue with highlights and glitter, perhaps. A nice, relaxed updo might do the trick. You can play messy, if you want, but be careful with how much you muss up the do! You wouldn't want to look like a cat slept on your hair.

Formal events require the utmost in hairstyling; half the time, extreme updos such as the French twist, or even the Geisha hair experience a sudden boom in popularity. Some silver glitter might be nice, with a decorative pin or two. You wouldn't want to look like you over-sprayed your hair, so go easy on the hair spray. Gel would be a better choice, but use it sparingly - your hair could collapse from all the weight.