5 Smoking Hot Prom Hairstyles for 2012

                         Weeks of planning, moments of excitement and throes of joy; your prom night is perhaps one of the most-awaited occasions in a young student's life. But what should you do about that prom hair style?

It is every young girl's dream to look her very best on the prom night, which surely begins with the way you wear your hair. In the following sections, I'll give you a little insight into how to create a few easy prom hairstyles, all by yourself.

1) The Curls Look

This easy-to-do prom hairstyle emphasizes the beauty of curls and how to manage them to create an alluring look. Follow the below listed steps to achieve this elegant look.

Set hair into curlers for the appropriate amount of time.
Once done, remove the curlers carefully and let the hair cool.
Patiently, run a soft finger-comb through your hair.
Now, give an extra lift to your thick and heavy locks.
Holding it carefully, pull up the sides loosely and secure.
2) The Casual Look

This prom hairstyle is specifically for women with long, straight hair. Here we've listed a set of simple steps to achieve this look.

Straighten your hair properly and thoroughly.
After the flat ironing is over, make a neat part in the middle of your hair.
Now twist the two front pieces into a clip at the back.
Smooth out the rest of the hair with a gentle finger-combing.
3) Simple Chignon

The chignon is one of the most elegant and graceful prom hair styles of all! Follow these 8 simple steps to create the same.

Shampoo and condition your hair, and blow-dry for styling.
Start with one of the parts, side part or center part.
Scoop the hair into a ponytail, low at the base of the neck.
Now, softly apply gel on the ponytail to keep it manageable.
Slowly, but firmly, twist the hair of the ponytail.
Wrap your hair around the ponytail and secure it with the other ponytail holder.
Once you've formed the chignon, secure the entire 'do' with hairpins, and apply a bit of gel to keep loose hair in place.
Use a mist of hair spray to keep the hairstyle firmly in place.
4) The Criss Cross Back

This prom hair style is a further variation of the chignon, but adds a different look to the bun at the back. The steps to follow include:

Spray a mist of styling gel or spray on the roots, avoiding giving stiffness to the hair. In case you have curly hair, manage the frizz with a mousse or pomade.
Once done, pull the hair back into a low ponytail.
Divide the ponytail into a 3-4 sections and twist each of the sections into a bun in a criss-cross shape
After making the ponytail, twist your hair into a bun and secure it with the other ponytail holder.
To finish it off, give a shimmering glow with a pomade or shine serum.
5) The Longhaired Prom Style

This prom hairstyle is for women with long hair, whether straight or wavy. Below are the listed steps to achieve the look:

Shampoo, condition and blow-dry your hair for proper styling.
Scoop up all the hair in the back of your head and form a ponytail, followed by a loose bun.
With the help of bobby pins, begin securing the bun to your head by concealing the bobby pins in the bun.
Spray a mist of hair spray to ensure the style has some extra hold.
To add a glamorous touch, add ribbons or other accessories, as required.
Prom Hair Dos and Don'ts

Finally, I wanted to leave you with some random advice. In addition to the style itself, there are also some "best practices" that you will want to follow. Hence below are some of the important guidelines to follow when preparing yourself for a good prom hair style.

Accept your style- If you have curly hair, do not overstress yourself in trying to get a straighter look. Similarly, you can do wonders with straight hair, so there is no need to get into extensive curling procedures.
Condition- It is important that you give your hair extra and rich conditioning to make its loveliness come out in full.
Don't overdo- Do not over-style your hair, for that will kill the basic look you want to carry
Accessorize- Well thought of accessories can add that wonderful look to your ensemble and give you a shimmering edge.
Prepare- Last but certainly not least, make all the crucial decisions, like your hairdo, dress, and accessories, at least a week in advance. This will help to ensure that you do not end up with any last-minute hair styling disasters!