Girls with medium/long straight hair will find all kinds of cool up dos that will look great on them. There are the French twists, the twisted rolls, the cascading curls, and more. Long and straight hair is easy to work with because it can easily be styled into almost any form. If you have short hair now and want a particular homecoming hairstyle that requires longer hair then you could get extensions to make your hairstyle a reality for homecoming.
Girls with short hair can style their hair with curls, twists, and even extensions. Highlights and color changes are also a great way to take a traditional short cut and make it special. Homecoming hairstyles don't have to be up dos and there are lots of beautiful styles for girls with short hair.
Those girls with naturally curly hair have plenty of homecoming hairstyles to choose from as well. Curly hair may be worn that way for homecoming either up or down. It may be straightened and worn down, or else put up into a neatly coiffed updo. Curly hair offers lots of homecoming hairstyle options and plenty of body to create some amazing styles.
A fun idea for a special homecoming hairstyle is to watch your favorite award show and then choose your favorite actress and recreate her style. You are guaranteed the style will be in not to mention really cool if it's on a famous actress. Find a picture on the Internet to print out and take with you to your stylist. That way you will be guaranteed to get the results you are dreaming of and it's a lot easier for your stylist to create a look from a picture rather than from your description. When you are wearing this special style everyone will be looking at you and thinking what amazing style you have!
As far as homecoming hairstyles go for guys there are many options. Most guys will style their own hair for homecoming rather than visiting a salon like the girls do. However guys really should consider getting a professional cut and shave for their homecoming hairstyle. This ensures a fresh appearance and a great style that can't easily be recreated at home. Guys don't have to look like they do every single day, just in a suit. Instead, they can visit a salon for a special style that makes them look classier and cooler for such a special occasion.
There are lots of different homecoming hairstyles to choose from and magazines as well as the Internet provide plenty of examples. Find a couple of styles you like, practice them, and then stick with the style that looks the best on you and with your dress for your homecoming hairstyle. Practicing a little before will ensure you have the best hairstyle for homecoming and that you are pleased with the way you look, which is what is most important.