With prom, you'll likely schedule an hour or two at the salon to get your hair done, but Homecoming is much less formal. These 10 hairstyle trends for 2011 are styles you can do yourself at home. Also, check out my lineup of prom 2012 hairstyles.
No. 1: Pinned-Back Hairstyles
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Pin a couple of sections of hair back for a romantic look this homecoming. Here are two galleries to inspire you:
No. 2: Short Hair
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Who says you have to go long at homecoming? Short hair is sassy and sophisticated. With the right dress and jewelry, even a pixie cut can look dressed up. Here are my favorite short hairstyles to inspire you for homecoming.
Photos of short hair for homecoming
No. 3: Casual, Mussy Updos
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Homecoming is no prom. You don't want to look like you're showing up at your wedding when choosing a perfect homecoming hairstyle. These casual, but super sexy, updos are perfect Homecoming Hair.
Photos of casual updos for homecoming
No. 4: Down and Wavy
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Create beachy waves for your homecoming hair this year.
Photos of long, wavy hairstyles for homecoming
No. 5: Braids, Braids, Braids
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Braids can be romantic. You can braid long hair back as seen here on Jennifer Lopez. Or try braiding a couple sections on either side of hair and pull back and clip. You can also wrap around the head like a headband. See some examples here:
Photos of homecoming hairstyles featuring braids
No. 6: Headbands, Feathers & Ballerina Bands
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Add a ballerina band, a headband, feathers or barrettes to your hair this Homecoming.
No. 7: The Classy Ponytail
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Who says ponytails aren't dressy enough when some of the top celebrities hit the red carpet with ponytails. The secret is to wrap a section of hair around the ponytail base so the elastic is hidden. See the photo gallery for instructions on how exactly to do this.
No. 8: Fake a Bob
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Consider pinning up your hair into a fake bob for Homecoming this year. This casual look is super cool, just make sure to keep a few tendrils and consider curling your hair first. These styles look best when hair is curled.
Photos of fake bobs and faux bob hairstyles
No. 9: Embrace Your Natural Hair Texture
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Get out your flatiron and iron your hair super, super straight for Homecoming. It's a totally chic look.
No. 10: Naturally Curly Hair
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If you have naturally curly hair, let the curls out for Homecoming. The secret is in great products and a good cut.
Photos of Naturally Curly Hair10 Secrets to Styling Curly Hair
