Heat-free formal hairstyle?

[Hgunderman]

Hello everyone! This is my first post to the LHC. I will be going to a formal in a few months and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of how I could wear my hair? It reaches down to my bra strap and I'm growing it out to waist length, and I don't do any heat styling or use product in it. I would love to hear of some suggestions!!

[darklyndsea]

Do you have any idea how you want to wear it?

Some possibilities:
down, with or without heat-free curls
in a bun
braided
braided updo (my personal favorite because a lot of them look really fancy and aren't too difficult to make)

[jacqueline101]

I'd do a french twist

[Madora]

Twisted crown braid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPHEzUr5bWQ

Very comfy, easy to do. Be sure to detangle all your hair before you begin.

[Roscata]

I suggest a rose bun, to me it is the prettiest and your hair might be long enough for it. You can try using U shaped hair pins to hold it in place.

Here is the tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHKNEULYwdg

[torrilin]

Most updos don't require any heat. Really, most hairstyles don't. Can you show us pictures of things you like?

[Kaelee]

I'm fond of a half up with a pretty barette. Really soft and romantic and pretty, not to mention easy!

[sfgirl]

I love french twists and chingons, they always look elegant and classy. If you want a few wispies around your face maybe either use pin curls or braid curls. :)

[inkd]

Sock bun!! :) Easy and beautiful every time.

[Hgunderman]

Thanks everyone! These are some great ideas and just what I was looking for :) This forum is a great resource for people with long hair!

Happy Growing :)