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Three options for your Quinceañera day hairdo!

One of your big decisions on your big day is how to wear your hair.
You basically have three options: wearing it up, half-up or down.
We believe you should wear it the way that best suits your look and personality, but is also easy to maintain.
Short-haired girls should keep it short and sleek or opt for extensions.
Girls with long hair have lots of options, but curls are always a nice change of pace.
If you are unsure, check out magazines or the Internet for ideas. You should also schedule a stylist appointment prior to your quince, so you can have a trial run on your hairdo.
Don’t forget your tiara or hair piece if you plan to wear one. And don’t forget to say something if you don’t like the result. Remember, it is YOUR day!

Here are some styling tips if you plan a do-it-yourself hairstyle

Updo
The secret to updos is shampooing the day before because “just washed hair” can slip and slide and be more difficult to style.
Three possible styles:
• Curl and pin — Curl your hair, section by section, with a curling iron, then pin each piece up with bobby pins.
• Chignon — Pull your hair into a low ponytail, but instead of letting it hang loose, twist the ponytail around itself and pin into place.
• The twist — Pull your hair back to the nape of your neck and twist hair up, then pin into place.
Don’t forget; updos and gravity don’t gel, so spritz a generous amount of hairspray to keep your style in place, and carry a few extra bobby pins in your purse. 

Half-up
This style brings focus to your face while keeping most of your hair down.
Blow out your hair. Take a section of your hair at your forehead or your crown and gently tease it to give it some height. The teasing trick: Hold the section straight up, then take your brush or comb down from the ends to roots. Repeat a few times until you have the height you want. Finally, smooth over the top layer of the teased section.
Secure this section in back with a little French twist — work from the top down and tuck the ends in at the bottom. Or, hold it in place with a pretty barrette.
Give the hair on top a spritz of hairspray to keep the height all night.

Down
Wash your hair, then blow dry. Use a little mousse at the roots to help give your strands some volume.
If you want your hair curly or wavy, set it with a curling iron or hot rollers. Once your setup cools, let your fingers do the styling — do not brush your hair! Finish with a little hairspray for extra hold.
If you prefer a straight look, grab a straightening iron. Work on your hair, section by section, taking the iron from the roots to the ends. Don’t stop in one area or you’ll risk burning your tresses.