Teen Hairstyles for a Daddy and Daughter Ball

Short and Sassy

• Wearing a short style is low maintenance and places more emphasis on the dress. A teen needs to have fun at the ball, without continually checking her hair in the mirror. Adding accessories adds a glamorous touch. The pixie cut is a sassy style that recurs throughout history. Adorn the short tresses with tiny flowers or pull the bangs back with a jeweled headband to complement the dress. Sculpt hair into finger waves for a more vintage appeal. Achieve a 1920s style using fingers, a touch of gel and a small comb to carefully manipulate sections of hair into elegant waves.

Medium and Beautiful

• To remind Dad of a style the teen wore as a young girl, she can wear a bob with side-swept bangs or blunt bangs. Achieve this sleek look with a flat iron for a face-framing effect. Stick a rhinestone bobby pin or colorful flower pin on the side for a pop of color. If curly hair is on the agenda for the night, twist the front of the hair into asymmetrical flat twists, secured with tiny rubber bands. Tease or scrunch the remaining hair on the crown for an angelic halo effect.

Long and Flowing

• To wear a long hairstyle without having long hair, simply add extensions to get the desired appearance for the evening. Soft, glamorous curls give the hair depth and body. Curl sections of hair around a large-barrel curling iron and spritz hair into place with holding spray. This style works well with a less adorned dress, to draw more attention to the tresses. Sweep hair away from the face and smooth it back into a sleek ponytail. A ponytail is usually a casual look, but you can liven it up by wrapping a section of hair around the elastic band to hide it and add extra long extensions.

Elegant Updo

• A twisted knot is a play on the classic chignon and perfect for a young teen. Mist hair with water to dampen it and make a side part. Roll one half into a large side twist and secure it, while scooping the other side into a bun. Weave a ribbon into the twist, to add sweetness and innocence to the style. The teen may have worn a French braid for years, but it still has the same pretty effect. Mom's help may be needed to achieve a straight braid. Pin the end of the braid under base and place a jeweled comb on the side for sparkle.