How To Style Your Hair for the Dance Floor



Posted: Monday, June 12, 2006

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Dance SF

If you are getting into the salsa groove of things, you’ll have to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible on the dance floor. It’s important to wear comfortable shoes and clothing as well as a comfortable yet versatile hairstyle.



If you are a woman involved in leisurely salsa dancing, it’s best to wear your hair up in a ponytail to keep the hair off of your face. It’s best to place your hair up into a bun also, which is even more appropriate for salsa dancing.



But if you are venturing into the competitive world of salsa dancing your hair should be up but secured in place neatly. Since you’ll be swung around, the last thing you’ll want to do is whip your hair in your partners face. Although it may be amusing to watch for some, your partner may think otherwise.



A good woman’s hairstyle is an updo like a French twist, French braid, low bun or other upsweep hairstyle. But make sure that you wear a hairstyle that’s completely swept off of your face to ensure that your hair does not distract from your dance or accidentally get in your face and ruin your routine.



A bit of gel should be used to lightly comb back your hair. A little spritz of hairspray is also helpful at keeping those lonely stragglers at bay.



For male dancers it’s also best to wear a short hairstyle. But for those with longer hair, some gel and hairspray are excellent helpers at making your hair the least of your worries while dancing. A hair elastic is a must for men with longer hair. It’s essential to comb the hair back and keep it completely off of the face and in a low ponytail. But don’t go crazy with gels since you may be sweating a lot and the last thing you need is gel getting into your eyes. Make sure you use enough hairspray to combat any hair troubles that may arise.



A simple hairstyle that’s not too tight is the best option when salsa dancing. Look good, feel good and have fun!



Let’s salsa!



Evan Margolin shares his passion for salsa through DanceSF, the premier salsa studio in the Bay Area, his Learn to Salsa DVDs and SalsaCrazy.com, (http://www.SalsaCrazy.com) a comprehensive guide to salsa news and events in the Bay Area.

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