Stunning Wedding & Prom Hair

Whether it’s your wedding, prom or a special party you are looking forward to, here at Joanne Hairdressing Salons in Poole we can create perfect hairstyles for formal occasions.

We understand that your wedding is one of the most important days in your life so we will treat you like a VIP, working with you to create a hairstyle you absolutely love.  We can also work with other members of your bridal party – your bridesmaids and maid of honour, for example – to create hairstyles that complement the bride’s hair.

As well as wedding hair we’ve seen an increase in the number of teenagers and young adults seeking fabulous prom hairstyles. Whatever your formal occasion book in for a free consultation with one of our expert stylists and we would highly recommend a practice hair session if you are planning any intricate hair up-style.

Wedding Hair Up-Styles

Hair worn up is a traditional bridal look.  If you can, show your hair stylist a photo of your wedding dress so we can work with you to create a hairstyle that is in keeping with the style of your wedding dress and any bridal theme you may have.

While traditional wedding upstyles remain a firm favourite with brides, we have also seen an increase in retro wedding hairstyles. Many brides will wear a veil, flowers or jewelled tiara or clip so we can also create a hairstyles around your hair accessory.

Bridal Hair Worn Down

The neckline of your wedding dress may help you to determine whether to wear your wedding hair up or down.  Low-backed, strapless and spaghetti strapped dresses look sensational with curly long hair cascading down your back or to one side.  We can create beautiful curly wedding hair which can be dressed up with plaits or worn in a half-upstyle.

Wedding Hairstyles for Short Hair

Short hair can look incredibly chic and is surprisingly versatile.  We can create all sorts of wedding hairstyles for short hair but your first step should be to have a really good haircut. Depending on the look you wish to achieve, we can add volume and texture and we can dress short hair with bridal accessories.

Plaits and Braids for Proms

Braided hair is fun and flirty so a plaited hairstyle could be the perfect prom hair style for you. Our stylists are experts at twists, waterfall and fishtail plaits, buns and up-does incorporating tiny plaits, and braided hair pinned half up.

Glamorous Curls for Prom and Graduation

If you want a ‘red carpet’ hairstyle then you cannot go wrong with curls formgraduations and proms.  If you decide against permanent curls with a perm, why not let us add temporary curls, sort hair waves, corkscrew curls or spiral curls for your party look?

Hair Up Styles for Prom Parties

There is no doubting that hair worn up remains a popular hairstyles for proms and you can choose from numerous styles.  A traditional look might feature an elegant chignon or bun; a modern dress might suit a casual up-do with brightly coloured hair extensions, or perhaps you would suit a casual classy side bun.  The two upstyles featured here have a trendy ‘edge’ to them.

Short Prom Hair Ideas

One of the edgiest looks is short hair for graduations and proms.   Make sure you have great-looking short hair with a professional cut and blowdry and consider a dynamic new on-trend hair coloursuch as pink or purple!  A softer short hair look could feature curls, while a sophisticated hairstyle for short hair can be achieved by parting the hair low on one side and slicking it down. We can also work micro-plaits into your short hair to give you an on-trend prom hairstyle.