Long Prom Hair Styles
Long Prom Hair Styles . . . Go Casual, But Shine!
“Prom Hairstyles
for Long Hair”
The long prom hair styles of not so long ago was a completely different story than today. Lucky you! I have memories of way too much time spent at the hair salon getting shampooed followed by a roller set that was so tight, it left you with a headache and a face lift at the same time. You then sat under the hair dryer till your ears and face turned red. Next came a violent comb-out, in a sort of rip and tear kind of way.
After that came the main prom hair styling technique of the day, RATTING! These hairdressers knew how to RAT, that is, back-combing or teasing, taken to a violent extreme which made your hair like a rat’s nest and stay put for months. Some-how after lots of combing over, spraying, twisting and pinning, voila . . . the masterpiece . . . love-locks.
We all had prom hairstyles, we all looked the same and basically we all hated prom hair styles. Tears, were shed by many as they left the salon that hopeful day, feeling older than dirt. And, that’s just what you asked the hairdresser NOT to do! “Please DON”T make me look old.
Good news for you gals, prom hairstyles for long hair have evolved eons since that time. If you’re talented with hair styling techniques you may be able to recreate some of these casual prom hairstyles at home. But, don’t leave it to chance! Practice and if not you’re happy, make that appointment with a professional hairdresser. There are subtleties in making a casual Prom updo look casual and still have it hold all day and through prom night and make you shine.

Eva Longoria, casual and polished in this prom curly hairstyle
This prom up do hairstyle has a casual look but it’s styled to HOLD for the entire evening.
This prom hairstyle on Eva Mendes sooo cute!

Easies to achieve curled and teased pony tail prom hairstyle.
Leave this prom hairstyle to the professionals
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| Easy to achieve but still needs practice prom hair style | Front View of prom hairstyle |
Even though prom hairstyles for long hair are casual this year, this is still your night to shine. You’ve got the fabulous prom dress, shoes and accessories, now don’t miss out on wearing a knockout prom hairstyle! See more prom hairstyles for long hair
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April 25, 2008 By: Barb Quinn Hairstyle Blog Leave your comments (5), Your input matters.5 Comments »
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i like that
Comment by brandee — May 12, 2009 @ 10:40 am
I LOVE that hair style… Is it hard to do? x
Comment by Loren :) — August 30, 2009 @ 8:20 am
I love the second to last one, I’m not sure who it is though?
Comment by Lara — December 29, 2010 @ 6:07 am
Very nice photos
Comment by Helena — February 10, 2011 @ 6:02 am
what else can we have
Comment by Helena — February 10, 2011 @ 6:03 am