How To Avoid The Expense Of Homecoming Updos

And still look gorgeous!
As if you don’t have enough expenses to save for in anticipation of homecoming. There’s the dress, the shoes, the accessories, the jewelry and so much more, and then you have to think of how you want your hair and who will do it for you. Going to the salon to have homecoming updos styled for you can be very expensive, especially during the party season when they can afford to charge more than usual because of the demand. But have you ever considered the DIY solution? You can create stunning homecoming updos at home with some help from your Mom, your sister or another relative, and some easy to use tools.

Buy a kit
Sometimes, homecoming updos can seem like elaborate works of art and you can only imagine how many pins and how much spray have gone into the towering structures on top of the girls’ heads! Truth is, though, they’re not that difficult to create. You can actually buy kits that contain all you’ll need for a do-at-home style. There even come with instructions – some even with DVD’s – to help you learn how to experiment and come up with brilliant results.

Experiment
It’s not like homecoming comes out of nowhere as a big surprise. Many girls anticipate it years before it actually arrives, which gives you plenty of time to experiment with your homecoming updos. Keep an eye out in celebrity and beauty magazines for something you think would suit your hair and cut out the clippings to paste into a scrapbook. Go shopping for accessories like tiaras, combs and pins and try a number of different styles way ahead of time. Getting the girls over for a beauty day is lots of fun and you can all practise on each other. Ask your Mom to join in so she can create the style you decide on, on the big day.

Home visit
Just as for weddings, there are hairstylists who will come to your home and create beautiful homecoming updos. To cut back on the expense, ask if they provide special pricing for group styling so you and your two best friends can all have your hair done in the same visit. There is usually a trial day a couple of weeks beforehand to help you decide on the style and to see if your hair is the right length for it.

Go for simple
Not all homecoming updos are complex styles. Some consist of just a banana clip and some pins. Others involve slicked back hair and a ponytail that has been cleverly clipped into place. Sometimes the simplest hairstyles are the most comfortable and you don’t have to spend the night worrying if it’s going to stay in place.

Be sure to choose appropriate accessories that accentuate your neck and shoulders if you’re going for homecoming updos. Avoid too much bling if you’re also wearing a tiara or other sparkly things in your hair. Remember the expression: ‘less is more’. It usually rings true when you’re getting all dressed up for such an important occasion.