• Wedding or prom hair can look very elegant.brown hair bun up do style bride event wedding image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  Deciding on a hairstyle for prom or a wedding is very important. A hairstyle must not only complement the person and their style, but also the dress. Many people think of an up-do for more formal events, although you can also leave your hair down if you dress it up enough. It may take a little time to find the correct hairstyle for your special event, but it will be worth it when you look your best.
  
  

Up-do Styles

• Bringing your hair up can really show off your neck or cheekbones, because it sweeps the hair off your shoulders. This can be accomplished with almost any length of hair, although the longer it is, the more looks you can achieve. Pull it back with a clip and some bobby pins. You can leave it in a sleek chignon or leave wispy tendrils hanging down. A messy bun can also look elegant if done correctly. Pull up the hair in multiple strands, leaving some pieces sticking out and others hanging down.
  
  

Down

• You can always leave your hair down. If your hair is always straight, consider curling it to add some volume. It doesn't have to be tight curls, just some gentle waves will give it a slightly different look, while still looking like yourself. On the flip side, you can also straighten your hair if it generally has a small wave to it.
  
  

Half up

• If you don't want to go all the way in either direction, consider pulling the hair by your face towards the back of your head and leaving the back to hang down. You can simply pull it back with clips to hang down, or create any number of buns or chignons with the hair you've pulled back. You can even leave it messy for a sexy look. Straighten or curl the remainder of your hair, depending on what you like.
  
  

Accessories

• Whenever you do your hair for a special occasion, always consider hair jewelry. This can consist of feathers, ribbons or flowers. There are also pins and clips that come with jewels in many different colors from diamonds to rubies to pearls. These can be put in your hair whether it is up or down, so experiment with many different options to find what fits your style and dress.