Getting ready for your prom can be terribly exciting, but planning is really key here. This doesn’t mean thinking about something during one of your classes or having a vision of a dress and leaving it until a later date. Just get pen to paper and decide what you are going to do at least a month before the time. It would be preferable to even start three months before the big date because in this way you will be totally prepared. Start going through your list in a timeline-like fashion. For example a month before the time have your dress in mind and three weeks before prom is going to kick off have your hairstyle in mind.
Another thing to mention here is that you can’t think too way out. It’s great to have a certain style because that says who you are, but this is prom and so it’s important to keep a balance going. If it’s your wedding then you can go crazy, but that day has not arrived yet. Just know what it is you have in mind and then get it off to someone in the industry or to a couple of people who will give you an honest, objective opinion and that is the best way to go.
The next step would be your makeup. If you stick to a plan like this you are going to shine your way through the front door.
Prom hairstyles to show off
If you are someone who is pretty casual about their hairstyle here is the chance to go wild. Sometimes it’s just a case of getting someone to do a few twists and turns and you won’t get charged a fortune. A long, boring ponytail that you may be used to wearing day in and out can be reinvented into something like a looped ponytail or a french twist. Curls can also be fun. You can have this naturally curled for shorter hair or if you have naturally wavy hair then a style that always looks good are tousled curls. This will really go well for a prom.
Prom makeup tips basics
You don’t want to go over the top with your makeup. It can turn horribly wrong. Have a couple of practice runs first or get someone else to do your makeup, but it is important to get the balance right. The basics here consist of moisturizer, concealer, foundation and eye shadow. Blush and mascara should be applied last with your gloss or lipstick. Adding a little powder after your foundation will help the concealer to last. Eye shadow should go with your eye tone. If you are not someone who wears makeup then don’t go crazy with colors.
The purpose of the concealer is to cover up any dark circles and the foundation is applied directly on top, which will take away the redness. Make sure you know how to apply eyeshadow because there is a trick to it, but is easy enough to get the hang of. Prom eye makeup is something that should stand out. Mascara is going to bring your eyes out and blush is going to give you the right amount of color. Picking out something to add to the lips should take some time, but the main decision over this one is whether it is long-lasting or not. It should be able to last and then you can choose a gloss to put on top.
10 Tips to the best prom makeup looks
- A pink cardigan over a black, sleeveless dress is a great look and will do a lot for your complexion.
- Use a nail color to go with your dress
- Use a lip color that goes with your complexion, but you can also choose one that goes with your dress
- Don’t overdo your eye makeup.
- Rhinestone clips will look good through certain hairstyles
- Wearing your hair up can do a lot for you if you normally wear it down
- If you are conservative go for a strapless dress
- Use lots of gloss to make your lips shine
- This is the time for a tiara
- Metallic shoes will give you some color
