Although I think that every hairdresser should have training in
updo styling, I’ve been interested to hear the reaction to my post last month asking you whether, in your experience behind the chair, updo’s are simply over, at least for the time being. Salon owner Kathy Patrick, author of the book,
The Pulpwood Queens’ Tiara Wearing, Book Sharing Guide to Life and the force behind the website
bea
utyandthebook.com, wrote this to me:
“I agree, most young women are selecting styles that are down or partially up for special occasions. I believe young women today are wanting something more than the beauty pageant look. I also am a firm believer that instead of cookie cutter hairdos, each client’s hair should reflect her own personality and desire.”
The photos here of the prom styles Kathy crafted for her blonde daughter and her daughter’s brunette friend illustrate ways to recognize the special event without necessarily piling the hair on top of the head. The hair moves and frames the face, two advantages that appeal to younger clients, but the looks are still complicated enough that the client needs a professional hairdresser to create the design and pull off the
updo styling-lite techniques. With prom girls choosing tea-length dresses rather than traditional floor-sweeping gowns, I’m not surprised that they’re opting to go with these newer half-formal hair styles. I have a little more on this topic, so there’s still time to share your opinion.