1 P.M.: Girls become princesses for high school Homecoming

CMU was not the only school celebrating Homecoming on Saturday.

Katie Giles and Emily Cross, sophomores from Breckenridge High School, were looking forward to a night full of memories at their homecoming dance.

About five girls went to Water Works Salon & Spa, 502 W. Broadway St., early Saturday afternoon to get pampered and ready for their big night.

Giles said she is excited to be with her friends and eat dinner at Bennigan’s. Cross will host a bonfire at her house after the dance.

The many steps in looking better than every girl begins at the hair salon — after getting the dress, of course.

It first starts with a little bobby pin frenzy — about 40 were used in Cross’ hair.

“My hairspray bottle is empty now after using it today,” said Alisha Hinderline, a stylist from Water Works Salon & Spa, 502 W. Broadway St.

It’s going to be “a blast” to take out these bobby pins, she said, sarcastically.

“I’m going to need help from my friends,” Cross said.

The bright side of getting a hair do is the future investment of an endless pile of bobby pins.

“Bobby pin count is a huge thing for these young girls,” said Stephanie Prout, one of the owners of Water Works.

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