HAIR
Just like prom fashion and beauty trends for 2010, prom hair also is more sophisticated this year. “Girls are getting more adult and progressive with their hair styles,” said Mandy Zelinka, a stylist and expert up-doer at Ginger Salon. In fact, Zelinka says many gals are becoming so sophisticated they are skilled enough to do their own prom hair, which they can copy from styles seen in magazines or TV. (That’s exactly what our Parkrose promgoer Voorhees did, by the way, getting help from her mom to pull her hair up into a bun with an orchid flower detail.)
Whether you hit the salon or style your own prom hair, Zelinka says it’s important to match your hair style to the style of the dress. For example, if you’re going vintage, you might use a vintage brooch accent piece in your hair. It’s also very important to find something you’re comfortable with.
“I love sleek hairstyles for prom,” Zelinka said. “Pulled straight back on the head and into a bun is good because they’ll be dancing and it keeps hair off the face. I also do a lot of red carpet hair, like loose, upswept chignons or simple side ponytails, which are a lot more refined.”
We especially love the ease of a sophisticated side ponytail (as seen on Carrie Underwood, above right), which is an on-trend style that could match most gowns – long or short, from any era – and also would hold up well throughout the night. Salon styling starts at about $50.
Ginger Salon
1720 N.W. Lovejoy St., No. 215; 503-546-4689
+ 1319 N.E. Fremont St.; 503-867-8577
www.gingersalon.com
