Iconic Hairstyles
Read This Before Choosing Hairstyles for Homecoming | Hoco Hairstyles
Homecoming is more than just a school dance - it's a milestone, a celebration and a memory you want to look back on for years. The excitement starts weeks in advance by planning the dress, shoes, makeup and, of course, your hairstyle for homecoming.
The right hairstyle can transform your whole look and help you feel beautiful, confident and ready to shine all night. It's not just about looking good in pictures; It's all about finding a style that lasts through every laugh, dance and hug in the evening.
When choosing a homecoming hairstyle, you will think about your personal style, the mood of your outfit and how much time you have to get ready on the big day. A hairstyle that complements your face shape works well with your hair type, which fits your dress -your neck ring will bind everything without any problems.
For example, a strapless dress can look amazing with loose, romantic curls, while a high necked dress can be best interconnected with an elegant updo. Whether you go for elegant sophistication, soft waves, a braided masterpiece or a simple half-up style, preparation and practice are the key.
Tips to select the right return with returning home
• Match with accessories - earrings, necklaces and hairpins can improve your appearance.
• Think about durability - Use quality hair spray and sticks to keep the style safe.
• Think about your hair health - if you use heat styling, prep with heat protection.
• Balances your makeup - bold hairstyles are well connected with softer makeup, and vice versa.
Preparing your hair before returning home
• Wash your hair a day before - this helps styles to keep better than freshly washed hair.
• Trim split ends - make your hairstyle look better.
• Deep condition - gives shine and smoothness.
• Avoid heavy products - they can weigh their hair down.
Hair accessories to raise your appearance
• Sparkling hairpins or clips
• Flowers accents
• Rhinestone headband
• Ribbon or silk ribbon for a soft finish
Romantic Half-Up Curls
This adorable hairstyle brings together the best of both worlds where half the hair is up and the top portion is gently pulled back. The curls framing the face are soft and bouncy which provide a romantic and dreamy appearance.
The front portions of the hair are swept back and secured using bobby pins or a pretty tie. The curls cascade over the shoulders, providing volume and movement.
Elegant Twisted Updo
Your hair gets twisted into beautiful sections that wrap with each other to form a bun at the back of the head. To soften the look, some small pieces of hair might be left loose around the face.
The finished look is deceptively intricate and will be noticed as if to shout for admiration because of the elegance and sophistication it exudes.
Soft Waves with Side Braid
A cute braid on one side and gorgeous, flowing waves! Soft and gentle waves that are loose and not tight, gently cascading down while a small section of hair gets braided along one side of your head.
The braid compliments the hairstyle in a neat, fun but simplistic manner.
Boho Braided Crown with Curls
This hairstyle captures the idea of a braids crown, truly screaming free spirit and goddess vibes. This braid extends from one ear to the other, over the top of the head and around like a crown.
The rest of the hair sits beautifully curled under the braided crown. This hairstyle can be considered a headband made from your very own hair.
Glam Loose Hollywood Waves
It features big, smooth waves that hang to one side. Just like old times in Hollywood, big, smooth waves with a side of movie star glam.
The waves are big, dramatic but also perfectly styled and shiny, full of glamorous curves that beautifully catch the light.
Classic Side-Swept Curls
Curls are gathered to one side in a dramatic and timeless look. The side sweeps are always elegant, and you can never go wrong with them, as they are never out of fashion.
The curls are smooth, full, and bouncy which enhances the side you are showing while the other side is sleek.
Flowy Loose Waves
Each wave is in loose curls which are laid back. They are not elaborate or over the top in a sense that they don’t have too much structure or design to them which is a sharp contrast to the watery curls characteristic of this style.
High Ponytail with Loose Waves
High pony gained a sporty chic look with the addition of loose curls. Coming back to the sporty chic, the curls are perched high and secured to the back with a ponytail that is later styled into plenty of waves that are continuous and loose.
Half-Up Ponytail with Curls
The glamour of curls combined with a ponytail still gets the cute factor. Your hair's top section is pulled back into a ponytail at the back middle of your head while the curls embellish the bottom half.
The style is the best of both worlds as your face remains clear while hair flows.
Half-Up Braided Bun
This style is new and combines brawn and cute buns for a new twist. The top section gets braided and decorated with a bun placed cutely at the nape of the neck and the free flowing bottom section can be straight, wavy or curly.
The textures from the braided bun and the flowing hair ensure the style is not too minimal.
Chunky Braid with Loose Curls
The style is captivating as a thick braid commences at the front and flows into loose curls. The braid is wide and bouncy which creates a statement look. It is hard not to notice and as the ends move more towards the ends, crocheted soft curls are blended which add to a romantic movement.
It is great for people wanting something bold and different. The chunky braid acts as a statement piece or piece of art.
Voluminous High Ponytail with Curls
The go big or go home adage nods toward this heightened ponytail. With this look, your hair is styled and teased to create a crown of maximum poof. Then, the hair is pulled back into a high ponytail which is rich with bouncy curls.
The height at the top, combined with the ponytail, creates a beautiful glamorous silhouette and the curls add movement alongside fun.
Low Side Bun with Soft Curls
The low side bun with soft curls captures a gentle and elegant look. This bun is positioned low and only to one side of your head, around which gentle curls flow. While soft curls, albeit loose, frame your face and blend into the bun, the design is still a bit messy.
Some pieces are purposely left out to add charm. This hairstyle keeps some hair off your shoulders, but shows beautiful texture.
Glamorous Sleek Waves
The glamorous sleek waves are part of the sophisticated hairstyle. This hairstyle creates sleek, smooth waves that are shiny and elegant. The waves cascade down your hair and are styled into gentle S-curves from roots to ends.
With professional styling, the hair is usually parted on one side. The uniform waves add a polished and sophisticated look.
Half-Up Loose Beach Waves
It's a mix between casual and tidy, as the top half of the hair is swept back while the rest of the hair is styled into waves.
While the hair is wavy, it is not curled, and instead gives the impression of being windswept as if the person has just spent time at the beach.
Braided Crown with Soft Waves
This dreamy style has a braid that goes around the head like a crown, with the rest of the hair left in soft waves.
The crown braid commences at one ear and elegantly crosses over the head to the other side, providing a lovely highlight to the features. Below the braid, gentle waves cascade freely.
Half-Up Hair with Loose Curls
The top half of your hair is pulled back in this easy yet lovely style, while the bottom half is left in lovely loose curls. Either pins or clear elastic are used to secure the half-up portion, giving your face a neat appearance.
Instead of being tight or spiral-shaped, the curls below are large and bouncy. They catch the light well and move a lot.
Natural Curly Homecoming Look
Your natural curl pattern is celebrated in this style, which also makes it look put together and unique for homecoming. The curls are enhanced and defined but not changed into a completely different texture.
They're arranged to have good shape and volume, with any frizz smoothed out. Curls can be styled to beautifully frame your face or side-parted.
Twisted Half-Up with Curls
The rest of the hair falls in beautiful curls, but the twisted portions are pulled back and secured in this romantic style. Sections of hair are twisted from the back and sides and pinned together in place of a typical half-up ponytail.
The pulled-back part gains visual interest and texture from the twists.
Straight Hair with Statement Bow
A decorative bow serves as the primary accent in this sleek and understated style, which features perfectly straight hair worn down. The hair has a sleek, contemporary appearance because it is styled entirely straight and smooth, devoid of curls or waves.
Depending on your preferred look, the bow can be positioned at the crown, to one side, or behind the head.
Romantic Half-Up Blonde Waves
A half-up section and soft, romantic-looking, flowing blond waves are combined in this dreamy style. While the rest of the hair falls in lovely waves, the top part is delicately gathered and secured.
There is a lot of movement and a feminine appearance due to the loose, flowing waves. The romantic vibe is enhanced by the blonde's ability to catch light and appear radiant.
Soft Cascading Curls Half-Up
The remaining hair falls in soft, cascading curls in this sophisticated style, which includes a half-up section. Each curl cascades into the next in a lovely pattern, resembling a waterfall.
They have a lot of movement and are soft and natural-looking rather than tight or uniform. The smooth and sleek half-up section contrasts nicely with the textured curls underneath.
Side-Swept Curls with Volume
A half-up section and soft, romantic-looking, flowing blond waves are combined in this dreamy style. While the rest of the hair falls in lovely waves, the top part is delicately gathered and secured.
There is a lot of movement and a feminine appearance due to the loose, flowing waves. The romantic vibe is enhanced by the blonde's ability to catch light and appear radiant.
Half-Up Twisted Knot with Waves
The remaining hair falls in soft, cascading curls in this sophisticated style, which includes a half-up section. Each curl cascades into the next in a lovely pattern, resembling a waterfall.
They have a lot of movement and are soft and natural-looking rather than tight or uniform. The smooth and sleek half-up section contrasts nicely with the textured curls underneath.
Butterfly-Adorned Half-Up Curls
The top section of hair is gathered and secured neatly back in a ponytail with butterfly accessories. The ponytail is placed high on the crown which gives a lot of lift and height and also makes the looks fun and flirty.
The hair is then styled in bouncy curls which are voluminous. The curls are full of body, soft, and bouncy.
High Half-Ponytail with Voluminous Curls
This ponytail looks simply elegant. It features a relaxed bun that rests gently and low at the back of the neck. As is the fashion, and soft sections of hair are pulled out and left to frame the face.
The bun is soft, romantic rather than a tight, harsh look. The bun is relaxed and not severe.
Romantic Low Bun with Face-Framing Strands
The hair left out gently curled around the hairline, rather than the standard severe high bun. These pieces of hair are not simply unprettified but rather styled in a way that beautifully softens and anchors the hair.
These strands also soften the features, and together with the motion provide a lot of movement.
Sleek Waves with Braided Crown
A sophisticated braided detail across the crown of your head is combined with sleek, polished waves in this sophisticated style. Without any frizz or flyaways, the waves flow in flawless S-curves and are sleek and glossy.
Glam Hollywood Waves with Side Part
This iconic movie star look creates vintage Hollywood glitz with dramatic waves parted deeply to one side. From the roots to the ends, the waves flow in graceful curves and are big, smooth, and precisely shaped.
The majority of the hair is swept dramatically to one side, creating asymmetry with the deep side part. Every wave is smooth and consistent, capturing light exquisitely to create a red carpet effect.
Boho Waves with Pearl Accessories
For a bohemian-chic look, this free-spirited style features loose, organic-looking waves adorned with delicate pearl accents. Although they are not precisely uniform, the waves are easygoing and beachy.
The waves are dotted with tiny pearl clips, pins, or hair vines, which subtly add elegance and sparkle. It has a dreamy, romantic vibe that makes it seem like something a bohemian princess would wear.
Floral Braided Ponytail
Beautiful flower accessories are woven throughout a ponytail with intricate braiding in this nature-inspired style. The hair is pulled back into a ponytail, but before it is secured, it is braided in various patterns rather than being plain.
The braids and ponytail are then adorned with fresh flowers or floral clips to create a garden-party vibe.