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I have a ball to go to this weekend and i'm freaking out. the only way i ever wear my hair is in a pony tail. this is my first formal event and i want to look great. i have a round face and really thick hair that comes down passed my shoulders. i really really need some ideas on how to wear my hair. please, somebody, anybody help!

Try this:

http://styles101.homestead.com/howto3.html