Any suggestions for a hairstyle for a cocktail party?

Question

I don't want it to look like prom hair, but I'm only in college, so I don't want anything that looks too old, either. I'd really like to wear it down, or half up half down or something like that. My hair is straight and 6 or 7 inches past my shoulders (aka long!) and strawberry blonde (if it matters, I don't think it does, though). If you have a website with a picture of your suggestion, that would be pretty amazing, too! And step by step instructions would be helpful. Thank you so so so much! :-D

I don't have bangs (I want some though, no time right now though!)

Answer 1

You can make a sophisticated ponytail by wearing it low, wrapping a section of your hair around the elastic and securing it with a pin.

Hair bands are in this season. Plain thin ones are very classic. Or you can use a scarf for a retro '60s look. You can embellish plain ones with hot glue beads for an evening look.

You can make your hair into a neat bun. For a plain but finished look, pin down strays w/ hair pins that have tortoise shell on one side. (Goody makes them.) For a dressier effect use hair pins w/ pearls or rhinestones.

You can loosely braid your hair & create a bun.

Allure & InStyle are really good magazines for hair style ideas. The April issue of Allure has photos of 3 elegant updos w/ instructions and diagrams.

Answer 2

a cute bun with a headband...if you have sideswept bangs tease the headband at the crown of your head and let your bangs hang into your face. if you have the january seventeen issue its in there.....looks great always!

Answer 3

Wraps are perfect for cocktail parties. they are neat, each wrap is personal and it gives a feminine professional look.
good luck

Answer 4

a simple one would look cute not too fancy