Dance hairstyles

Dance hairstyles

When speaking about hairstyles for dances, we’re not referring to dances of the high school, prom or homecoming nature. Instead, this is a focus on the actual art of dance, and perhaps even professional dance hairstyles, such as ballroom, salsa and all other kinds of lyrical performances. First and foremost, let’s crush the stereotype about lady ballroom dance hairstyles being in a highly structured updo; stuck to her scalp with never ending spray and gel, spruced to the nines with rhinestones, feathers and any other elaborate accessory. Very frequently, dancers flyaway clips and hair decorations have been caught on video. Unless one’s getting it professionally done, a dance hairstyle can be simple, and sexy and sophisticated all at the same time. Oh yes, and most importantly, suitable. What do I mean by suitable? Sexy as it is for a salsa dancer to swing her hair around with whips and spins, it’s also hazardous to the eyes, both hers and her partners as well as obtrusive during competition. The best sort of do for a competition or performance is a dance hairstyle that is kept away from the face and somewhat confined. Very suitable. Be sure to use grippy elastic so hair won’t fly loose during the show and smooth flyaway ends with gel. A hanging braid or anything that can forcefully put someone’s eye out is highly discouraged for these types of events. If the hair is short, gel is a great way to keep it in place and away from the eyes with a light coat of unscented hairspray to hold. Although each dance differs in its own way, there are certain facets that are equally important; the dance hairstyle is one of them. A modern or African dance can be more forgiving in hairstyle since it’s often more free bodied in nature and not always done with a partner. Because of this, one can afford to be more natural with their hair and doesn’t have to restrict its style.

At the end of the day, no matter what dance hairstyle you decide upon, give your hair a few shakes, spins and out of control whips just for the heck of it. If it can stand the abuse, your hair can stand anything. A dancer’s showmanship is judged overall. Be sure your dance hairstyle is just as great as the performance.