Guide To A Formal Hairstyle Without An Updo

When you think of a formal event what do you think about your hair?  Do you associate formal events with updos?  Although many people have the misconception that wearing your hair down is not formal there are many styles that can be worn with you hair down that create a beautiful formal look.  These hairstyles will be able to be worn to dinner, dancing, theater, or even charity events.

When styling you hair for a formal event the first thing you should take into consideration is the condition of your hair.  Wearing your hair down is a wonderful idea, but you will want your hair to have a healthy glow and a nice polished look,  to help achieve this it is a good idea to use a deep conditioning treatment.  Using a deep conditioning treatment can be done at home with the use of hot oil or deep conditioning hair mask the day before the formal event.

Next you will need to decide how you would like to wear your hair.  A beautiful look that can be worn as a formal hairstyle is having your hair curled with beautiful, full curls.  To create this look if you don not have naturally curly hair is to wash your hair at least 24 hours before the event, doing this will help ensure that your hair will hold the curl.  Using hot rollers or rag ties curl you hair and let it set.  Once the curls are in your hair gently style them so that they cascade down your head.  To finish the hairstyle add a small hair accessory such as a jeweled clip or bobby pin to pin back a few curls.

Another beautiful formal hairstyle is to wear your hair sleek and back.  This look can be especially elegant it you have long hair.  Use a flat iron to help create super straight hair first.  Once this step is completed use a styling product such as wax or pomade to slick your hair back.  Start with to front of your hair and work your way back creating a beautiful sleek look that will be a welcome look to any formal event.

Wearing your hair down is a wonderful way to create a formal look without having to wear an updo.  So next time you have a formal event to attend consider wearing your hair down.

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