I can help

Hi, my name is carrie. you might recognize my name from the formal hair board--I have the same thread over there. I thought I might start it again here as there are a lot of people asking for hair help and I find it easier to help people if all the questions are in one place. If you need any kind of hair help, just ask. My specialty is styles and updos, but I can usually answer other kinds of questions too. Feel free to ask. Ta!
~carrie

You could try using a heavier conditioner just on the ends and leaving a bit of it on. That might weigh it down enough to stop it from flipping out. And hair products don`t have to be expensive--special FX makes a good straightener that`s cheap and chemical-free. I found it for a buck at mcfrugals (which is now biglots, but either way you probably don`t have one nearby so nevermind). For a night out, you could try this:
1. Put half of your hair into a messy bun
2. Divide the other half into two sections
3. Twist both sections upwards and wrap them around the bun
4. Pin it all in place, leaving the ends loose and spikey
5. Spritz with hairspray

[QUOTE=Hairdesigner] Hi, my name is carrie. you might recognize my name from the formal hair board--I have the same thread over there. I thought I might start it again here as there are a lot of people asking for hair help and I find it easier to help people if all the questions are in one place. If you need any kind of hair help, just ask. My specialty is styles and updos, but I can usually answer other kinds of questions too. Feel free to ask. Ta!
~carrie
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HELP!! my sisters prom is coming up and she really needs a hairstyle! if you can send pics that would be great! (if you have any ideas) she is mostly looking for half up half down!

give me your e-mail address and I will send you some pictures-I don`t know how to post them on the boards.

okay, my email adress is ashoONcrako@aol.com

Could you please please please e-mail me at ashlee87_05@yahoo.com w/ some pics and/or instructions on some updos for homecoming?? I have not quite shoulder length layered hair. It`s also fairly thin. I`d prefer somethin kinda spiky and fun, but curly will work too. My homecoming is this saturday, so help by thursday at least would be MARVELOUS. Thank you!

hi I need help pretty fast! I have homecoming October 5th and I don`t have any idea what to do with my hair! I have blonde and brown hair and it about 2 inches from my shoulders and can be strait wavy or curly all depends on how i do it! I`m wearing a spagetti stapped plum colored dress. If u have any pictures u could send me i would appreciate it. and give me some ideas that u have along with it. my e-mail is sweetshorty73187@aol.com thank you so much!

I have long straight thick brown hair that goes down to the middle of my back.I am looking or some kind of up do that will look good for a formal dance.
Allie

1) Divide hair down the middle
2) Separate the top fourth of hair from the rest and twist both sides back
3) Combine the two twists to make a small bun at the crown of your head. Pin it down.
4) You should now have 2 sections of hair. Divide both in half
5) Take each half and twist it upwards towards the bun. Wrap it around the bun and pin it there. Do this with all four sections
5) Spritz with hairspray

i have no idea how i should do my hair for homecoming!! i have sortof thick brown hair that goes a little past my shoulders. its straight if i blowdry it (but then it gets REAALLLY frizzy) so if im going out then i usually straighten it. but for homecoming i was looking for something a little more fancy. without all my hair up though! could u email me pictures or just tell me how i could do my hair?? thanks soo much
~allie~

sweetiebby14@yahoo.com

[QUOTE=hairdesigner] You could try using a heavier conditioner just on the ends and leaving a bit of it on. That might weigh it down enough to stop it from flipping out. And hair products don't have to be expensive--special FX makes a good straightener that's cheap and chemical-free. I found it for a buck at mcfrugals (which is now biglots, but either way you probably don't have one nearby so nevermind). For a night out, you could try this:
1. Put half of your hair into a messy bun
2. Divide the other half into two sections
3. Twist both sections upwards and wrap them around the bun
4. Pin it all in place, leaving the ends loose and spikey
5. Spritz with hairspray
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Can you please send me pics of half up/half down updos? I have a formal homecoming and I need something for my hair. I have thin, blonde, below the shoulders hair!! My e-mail is cutienatutu87@hotmail.com
Thanks

I thought I`d be easier to find if I registered.. so.. woo. lol.

duh.. I know I misstyped your screenname there.. I guess thats what happens when I stay up till 4:30AM... lol. oops. Sorry.. hairdesigner. (I knew I could get it right!)

Hiya,
I have long thick brown hair + I want to do something really special with it for my prom. My dress has little spaghetti straps and it`s midnight blue. Any ideas?
~Angie

[QUOTE=Hairdesigner] Hi, my name is carrie. you might recognize my name from the formal hair board--I have the same thread over there. I thought I might start it again here as there are a lot of people asking for hair help and I find it easier to help people if all the questions are in one place. If you need any kind of hair help, just ask. My specialty is styles and updos, but I can usually answer other kinds of questions too. Feel free to ask. Ta!
~carrie
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i really need help,my ringdance is this saturday and i need some ideas on hair updo`s i like curls and braids,twists,whateva,i just need to kno where to find some pics or websites to go to!if you cn help please e-mail me

[QUOTE=Angie] Hiya,
I have long thick brown hair + I want to do something really special with it for my prom. My dress has little spaghetti straps and it's midnight blue. Any ideas?
~Angie
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There is an article in this site called (I think) 15 minute prom updo or something like that. I think that would be perfect with spaghetti straps.

[QUOTE=jessa] [QUOTE=Hairdesigner] Hi, my name is carrie. you might recognize my name from the formal hair board--I have the same thread over there. I thought I might start it again here as there are a lot of people asking for hair help and I find it easier to help people if all the questions are in one place. If you need any kind of hair help, just ask. My specialty is styles and updos, but I can usually answer other kinds of questions too. Feel free to ask. Ta!
~carrie
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i really need help,my ringdance is this saturday and i need some ideas on hair updo's i like curls and braids,twists,whateva,i just need to kno where to find some pics or websites to go to!if you cn help please e-mail me
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the largest gallery on the web is right here at hairboutique. Search for updos and you`ll get tons of pictures. If you need help with the "how-to`s" just e-mail me at _skwigel@excite.com (you didn`t give me your e-mail adress, so I can`t e-mail you myself)

Hi I have ring ceremony on December 6th and I need help on what to do with my hair. I am asian, have black hair with golden brown highlights, and it comes down a little above my mid back. My dress is spagetti strapped, red with a black sheer top on it so the whole thing looks like a dark red/maroon, and has black flower designs all over with glitter. If anyone has any ideas, how to`s, or pictures please send them to AnjelBaybe04@netscape.net

My trial run for my hair for grad pictures is coming up quick and I'd like some ideas PLEASE on some half up, half down hairstyles... I have thick, below the shoulder, dark brown hair that is naturally curly but I usually straighten it........could you PLEASE send me some ideas!!!
Even cute updos would be great because that is how i want it for the ceremonies. THANKS SO MUCH

oops - my email is divachic_69@hotmail.com and I forgot to add that my grad dress is red and strapless!

Jennessa

I was wondering if you could tell me how to do the style at this website:

http://gallery.hairboutique.com/detail.asp?ID=4008&Go2=GO

My hair stylest wasn't sure how to do it. Thanx

I NEED HELP!!! Haha...My dress is pink (bright) and I have brown hair with a lot of blonde highlights and it rests directly on my shoulders. I would like a very curly style, and am finding none. If you could please help, o what an angel you would be! Please if you can, have a picture too! Thank you so much!!

Hi all,

Basic Easy Starting Point For ANY Updo - Ponytails

One thing to remember is that the absolute basic updo move is a ponytail. The reasons that updos look so different is that ponytails can be up high on the head at the top of the crown, at the middle of the head between the top and bottom of the head or at the bottom. There also can be multiple ponytails.

Dressy Style #1 - Basic/Easy Updo W/ Curls

The easiest of all updos is to put your hair in one of the basic ponytails and then wrap one strand of your own hair around the elastic holding the ponytail in place so that the pony is covered with hair.

Then you have many many options. You can divide the ponytail hair into multiple 1/2" strands and curl each strand with a curling iron or hot rollers. Let the rollers cool and then carefully remove the curls and pin into place. Viola, you have a curly updo. Make the curls bigger or smaller depending on the size of the hot rollers or the barrel of the curling iron. Remember 1/2" barrel equals small curls and a 1" or larger barrel will make large or "barrel" curls.

Dressy Style #2 - Basic/Easy Up/Down Do

Another easy dressy hair style is to make a 1/2 up and 1/2 down do. This is very simple. Take the hair from either side of your head by your ears and brush up to the scalp into a "skinny" ponytail. Tie off the ponytail with a clear Blax or one that matches your hair color. Take a curling iron or hot rollers and curl the ends to have "bouncy curls. Wear the rest of your hair down and curl the ends. You will have a soft curled up/down do.

Dressy Style #3 - Ballerina Bun

Again....start with a tight ponytail at the top of your crown. Tie off the ponytail with a Blax that is clear or the color or your hair. Or use a "hair friendly" elastic. Please nooooo rubber bands.

Once you have a firm ponytail then take the tail of the ponytail and wrap it tightly around the elastic band to form a tight bun. Pin the tail to your scalp and then add anchor pins around the perimeter of the bun to hold in place. Decorate with hair accessories that sparkle.

Dressy Style #4 - Nape Bun

This style was very popular at the recent Academy Awards. Brush hair back into a very low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Twist the ponytail into a flat bun. Pin and viola...you have a nape bun.

For additional ideas please look at the Prom styling pages here at HairBoutique.com at:
http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/promstyles.htm

New styles are being added constantly.

Hope that gets you all started on your updo quests.

Best wishes,
Karen Shelton
HairBoutique.com

Hi Cait,

Thanks for listing the info on Blax. I had never heard of them until a few years ago and now I can't live w/out them. The thing I love is that they are so easy to use, feel like rubberbands, but don't harm the hair like rubberbands and I don't feel bad about cutting them off if I am playing with updos.
:-)

Best wishes,
Karen

Hi i am 16 years old and I was invited to the prom by my boyfriend. I have my dress and everything i need but now i am completly clueless on what to do with my hair. I know i want to have atleast some hair down if not all but nothing with all my hair off my sholders and that i want to have it curly. my hair is curly it is strawberry blond with natural highlights and i have eyebrow length bangs. Please help me in any way you can I would like ideas. i am completly clueless. I appreciate any ideas you can give me

Thank you
Nikki

Hey my name is Kara. My prom is in 2 days and I have no hairstyle!! Yeah I know I am very disorganized. I want an updo and I have looked all over this site and haven't found anything that I like. My dress is white and strapless. If you have any suggestions could you please send me some pictures or instructions at cute_thang1012@hotmail.com thanks alot