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If you are looking for the perfect prom hairstyle then you will want to start by looking at what is trendy this prom season. For the 2007 prom season think retro. Look back at styles from the 20s, 60s, 70s and 80s for inspiration. Consider the page boy, the shag or a pixie cut. Create formal looks from these styles by adding sparkly hair accessories like beaded headdresses, fancy headbands, beaded or bejeweled barrettes, or flowers.

If you have medium length hair then you can select from longer versions of popular short haircuts, or you can use curls and waves to create a trendy look. With medium length hair you can select from hairstyles that are down and loose, or from styles that are up-does. Create formal looks for medium length haircuts by adding great hair accessories. Or if you are looking for an edgier look try adding spray color and gel.

While 2007 hairstyle trends are focused on short hairstyles, long is still in. If you have long hair then your prom hairstyle should try to include long spiral curls or soft waves. Long hair can be worn up, however, the trend for long hair is to wear it down and soft. Create a more formal look by adding flowers and bejeweled hair clips.

If you will be going to a hair salon to get your hair styled for the prom make sure that you arrive at your appointment with several ideas. While it is okay to have a main hairstyle in mind when you arrive at your hairstyling appointment, it is a good idea to have one or two backups just in case the first style doesn’t work out. A good way to avoid hairstyle disasters at the eleventh hour, take advantage of free hairstyle consultations offered by most professional hairstylists.

So, you’re getting married in 2008 and wonder what the hot hairstyles are going to be?

The word on the street is that brides are going to be wearing the soft, romantic look, with hair down, plenty of ringlets and curls, with a minimum of accessories.

The emphasis is going to be the natural look, with any updos have some hair loose at the sides or the back for that softer look.

The key to these wedding day styles will be using the right hair products to ensure that your “look” stays perfectly in place for the day.

• If you’ve got fine hair, test out a few products to give your hair body and stop it from becoming flyaway.
• If you’ve got curly hair, you may want to try out sprays to give you more control to hold those curls in place.
• If you’ve got short hair, but want that “longer” look for your wedding day, you can opt for hair extensions that look just like your own hair.

Make sure you’ve found a hairdresser or salon stylist that you can trust and who knows your hair and what you like. Treat yourself to a regular conditioning treatment in the weeks and months leading up to your wedding day. To keep improving the condition, use a paddle brush and brush it well daily.

On the day, use a shine spray or serum to give that extra special look and a hold spray to keep it in place.

In the 80s, the hair accessory was invaluable. Almost every style involved some sort of hair accessory or embellishment to really set it off. Today, the hair accessory is not a part of everyday style and care should be taken as to when and how to use the hair accessory so that you will not look dated.

With that said, there are some occasions that scream for hair accessories: Work, social occasions and formal events may all have you searching for the perfect hair accessory to set off your look. While different occasions will call for different hair accessories, a good rule of thumb to follow is to choose the sedate hair accessory over one that could not go unnoticed in a crowd of a few hundred or a few thousand.

While choosing the right one can be tricky, there are a few pointers that you can follow to help you pick the perfect hair accessories to complete your look. Here are just a few:

* Work. In many work situations, you will likely have to wear your hair up. No matter if your type of employment requires it or you simply like to change your look now and then, wearing your hair up calls for the right hair accessory to do the job. The number one rule to finding the right hair accessory for work is to avoid banana clips at all costs. I mean, who still makes these things? Apparently they’re making money at it or they wouldn’t still be producing these torture devices of the 80s. Don’t further their cause: stop buying this hair accessory. The second rule is to choose hair accessories that closely match your hair color or that blend nicely with it. Matching a hair accessory to your clothes is only cute when you are 5-years-old. What you choose will depend largely on your length of hair and how you like to wear your hair up. For French twists, choose hair accessories that resemble over-sized hair clips. Simply twist and clip.

* Social and formal occasions. In social and formal occasions you have a greater opportunity to express your artsy side through hair accessories. Again choose sedate pieces over garish hair accessories. Classy pieces can be perfect for social occasions, whereas a little sprig of flowers or garnishment may be needed for formal occasions. Formal occasions are the only time that is okay to match your hair accessory to your clothing. But still, do not go overboard. What attracts the eye should be the beauty of your hair, not too-busy hair accessories. If in doubt about what hair accessory or how much of it to include, opt for the simple solution: use as little as possible.

The bottom line with hair accessories is that too much of a good thing can confuse the eye and make your do look garish. Simple hair accessories, on the other hand, can make a bold beauty statement that makes your hair the talk of the office or party.

Selecting the right hair accessories is not always the easiest thing to do. The accessory may look great on someone else, however, when you get it home and try it out in your hair you may find that it doesn’t fit the shape of your hair or that it doesn’t work with the type of hair that you have. For the best results you should read the product description for each hair accessory that you are interested in to see what hair types it will work best with.

If you are looking for hair accessories that can be used to keep your hair out of your eyes or in a specific position then you may want to consider using barrettes, hair clips or headbands. Al of these hair accessories are typical accessories that can be found in just about any hair aisle at a department store or supermarket. To select the barrette, hair clip or headband that is right for you make sure that you know what type of hair you have. For example if you have very fine hair you will need to use small barrettes and clips with gripping teeth. If you have course or thick hair then you will want to use larger barrettes and hair clips.

Hair jewelry is another great hair accessory that you can use to add style and glamour to your look. These items can be found in boutiques and at some department stores. Hair jewelry can either be stickers that can be placed on your hair for added sparkle, or they can be made from decorated barrettes, hair ties, headbands and hair clips.

No matter what hair accessories that you buy to style your hair with you will also want to use the right hair care products to reduce breakage and damage to your hair. Some of the products that you may want to consider include fortifying shampoos, leave in conditioners and split end tamers. You will also want to look for hair accessories that are designed to minimize hair damage.

To find a new hair stylist, it is advisable to look for another woman with a cut that you like, and find out who her stylist is. Another option is to interview hair stylist at recommended salons and see what they suggest for you. For African-American women this is particularly important, since working with black hair takes special skills that are not common to every stylist. A word of caution: If hair stylist is sitting around with nothing to do, waiting for customers to come through the door, you should keep walking. Your hair and your image deserve the best cut and color so find a good hair stylist who is in demand.

If a hair stylist criticizes your current hair color or style or makes you feel uncomfortable in any way or displays arrogance, it is a good indication that they do not have a code of ethics that you will value. Your hair stylist or colorist should be gentle with you, and understand that your hair is a deep connection to your sense of self.

Some hair stylist will suggest that you bring pictures of styles you like along with you to the consultation. The hair stylist can tell you if those styles will work for your face, body, and hair types. The pictures can give your hair stylist a good indication of the feeling you are looking for. You should also see your new hair stylist or colorist with dry hair first, so they can see and feel what your hair is like before getting it wet. Id a salon wants to whisk you off to the sink before a face to face, you may want to consider whether they have your best interests not to mention styles at heart.

When choosing a hair stylist or colorist you should visit the salon prior to your appointment to see if you relate to the person and the environment. If you do not have a referral, talk to the receptionist about which hair stylist would be right for your kind of hair, and ask who they recommend in your price range. If you are comfortable, make an appointment.

Occasionally, the beauty magazines like Allure, Elle, Self, and others will do a story on the top hair stylists and colorists in each market across the country. They do use references for proof of results; so if you can get an appointment with a professional they have positively reviewed, go for it! The problem will most likely be getting to them early to get an appointment. When someone is included in a story like that their phone usually rings like crazy, so do not delay and save the article in case they are booked up for a few months. You might get to see them down the road when all the hoopla dies down.