To look "Red Carpet" glamourous on the big night, take your cues from your favorite stars and celebs. Last week we talked about the appropriate accessories for your gown or dress, (like shoes, jewels, bags, etc.), so to finish up our series for 2008, we'll discuss helpful hair hints, and marvelous makeup tips to avoid a meltdown.
Just like with accessories, less is more when it comes to hair and makeup. They should complement each other as well as you and your dress. If your dress is a really bright color or a busy print, tone down your make-up a notch. If your dress is pale, then your make-up should make more of a statement. As you see from the photos below, blondes or brunettes can look equally attractive with more vibrant colors, or more natural tones.
Remember to pick up a main attraction, highlight either your eyes or your mouth, not both. And please do not pile on the foundation. Play up your natural skin tone, or use a light bronzer, and blend, blend, blend the blush with a brush. Get your eyebrows waxed a few days prior. If you are not confident to do your own make-up or hair, ask a friend, or make a salon appointment. Which brings me to the next subject: NEVER GO TO A SALON WITHOUT A PHOTO of the hairdo you want. You may say soft curls, and be thinking sexy bedhead, but the stylist sends you out of the salon looking like Scarlett O'Hara from Gone With The Wind.
To hunt for hair photos you must make the big decision first: Up or down, curley or straight!!??! Here is the general guide when deciding whether or not to do an "up-do". If your gown has a very interesting back treatment with criss crossed or jeweled straps, then by all means have your hair up so people can appreciate the low back. 
Halters have a neckline that looks best if the hair is half up in the front and down in the back, or swept to the side.
This look works well with a sweetheart neckline as well because it is so romantic. If your dress is strapless, or has spaghetti straps, either up or down will do, curly or straight. But for the most impact, make sure that which ever way you go, your hair looks different on Prom night from how you wear your hair to school every day. If it's always clipped up, or in a ponytail, then wear it down. If it's always down then wear it up. If it's straight as a board then curl it, or vice versa.
Remember that even a classic hairdo, whether up or down could use some sparkle, so don't be afraid to add a twinkle to those tresses with a sparkling barette, headband, or clip. Braids and extensions don't have to be expensive, and can make a huge difference as well.
It doesn't hurt to try out your Prom look ahead of time, practice new make-up tips, or your hairdo. Just like we suggested you try on your gown along with the accessories, try out your total look in front of the mirror as well. Now all you have to do is decide which nail polish and fragrance to use!!!!!
Halters have a neckline that looks best if the hair is half up in the front and down in the back, or swept to the side.This look works well with a sweetheart neckline as well because it is so romantic. If your dress is strapless, or has spaghetti straps, either up or down will do, curly or straight. But for the most impact, make sure that which ever way you go, your hair looks different on Prom night from how you wear your hair to school every day. If it's always clipped up, or in a ponytail, then wear it down. If it's always down then wear it up. If it's straight as a board then curl it, or vice versa. Remember that even a classic hairdo, whether up or down could use some sparkle, so don't be afraid to add a twinkle to those tresses with a sparkling barette, headband, or clip. Braids and extensions don't have to be expensive, and can make a huge difference as well.It doesn't hurt to try out your Prom look ahead of time, practice new make-up tips, or your hairdo. Just like we suggested you try on your gown along with the accessories, try out your total look in front of the mirror as well. Now all you have to do is decide which nail polish and fragrance to use!!!!!
