Do Your Own Prom Hair and Makeup

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Do-it-yourself prom hairstyle #3: The updo

“If you’re going for the classic prom updo, there are tricks you can do to make it super easy to pull off at home,” Potempa says. You don’t want to end up with a “tiny little nub,” so these tips will help create more drama and sophistication in your updo. Here’s how to get the look (you can click here to see how Potempa does it on herself):

1. To start, section your hair in half and pull both sections into two ponytails right next to each other. Secure it with an elastic.



2. Now curl your ponytail and backcomb each one. Spray a bit of hairspray. Start twisting each pony, and you’ll see they will begin to wrap towards each other into a bun as you twist. Secure the bun using a few bobby pins.



3. “Since you’re using all of the width of your hair, it will look very cool because all of the little pieces are coming out,” Potempa says. Spray with strong-hold hairspray to finish.

And headbands are perfect for a prom updo, since they “add a trendy vibe to your look,” Potempa says. Just slip it on and push it back from the forehead to lift volume back to the crown.