• An up-do is an elegant look that fits a military ball.up do hair wedding bride girl image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  When going to a military ball, your hair can make or break your look. Consider your dress and choose a hairstyle that will accent the style. If you are wearing a strapless dress, wear your hair up so that it shows off your shoulders and back. If you have a low-cut dress, either in the front or back, wear your hair long so that it draws the eye lower.
  
  

Curly

• If you have curly hair, consider leaving it loose and flowing. If you have naturally curly hair, lightly spray it for soft control and natural-looking curls. For tight, corkscrew-type curls, use a curling iron or small-barrel hot rollers. For soft, tight curls, set wet hair with bobby pins. Pull hair into tight circles and pin them against your head until the hair is dry. If you have short, curly hair, an option is to leave it loose and bouncy.
  
  

Wavy

• Wavy hair has a natural, classic look. If you already have wavy hair, lightly spray it to ensure that your look will hold and not frizz. If your hair is long and straight, but you prefer a wavy look, use a curling iron designed to create a wave pattern. With the right tools, it is possible to get the look of classic movie stars such as Rita Hayworth.
  
  

Straight

• Straight hair has a sleek, timeless look that is great for military balls. If you have long hair, make sure there are no kinks or bumps in the hair. People with naturally curly or wavy hair may have a difficult time achieving this look. A professional stylist can create the look using tools such as a flat iron.
  
  

Semi Up-Do

• If you like the look of an up-do, but also like your hair down, you can do your hair half up and half down. To do this, pull the top layer of your hair up and off your face. It can be started at the crown of your head, with sections pulled back, or softly pulled back towards the middle of the hair.
  
  

Up-Do

• An up-do keeps your hair off your face and it also shows off your dress. Up-dos can be ornate or simple. An example of an ornate up-do is a style that involves twists or braids and curls. A professional stylist may be required to achieve the look, if you are not comfortable creating elaborate styles. An example of a classic up-do is a simple bun such as that worn by Audrey Hepburn in classic movies.