Can you wear your hair up for graduation?
No matter what you do, your graduation cap will interfere with the hair on the crown of your head. Avoid hat hair by creating accent braids. Wear your hair half up, half down, with an accent braid on one side of your part (or two braids either side). It’s up to you how big and how tight you want the braids.
What are good quotes for graduation?
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- “Don’t be afraid.
- “Understand that one day you will have the power to make a difference, so use it well.”
- “You can’t do it alone.
- “Change takes courage.” —Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- “I’m continually trying to make choices that put me out of my own comfort zone.
How do I style my curly hair for graduation?
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- Side-Swept Curls. Image: @livenaturallylove.
- Slicked Bun. The excellent thing about a bun is you can wear it to the back or side when rocking your graduation cap.
- Braids. Image: @minimarley.
- Cascade Roll.
- Let It Fro.
What styles can I do with my natural hair?
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- Braided Natural Updo.
- Cornrows into Space Buns.
- Cute, Two Strand Twist Natural Hairstyle.
- Natural Puff Updo.
- Trendy, Faux Hawk Hairstyle.
- Twist Out Hairstyle.
- Chic Crown Braid.
- Stylish Twists and Curls Updo.
What glue works best on graduation caps?
Glue is a necessary tool to attach most decorations to the graduation cap. Use Elmer’s glue or any drying glue, which costs $1.99 to $4.99 at most craft stores or use a hot glue gun.
What happens if your graduation cap doesn’t fit?
If the cap doesn’t have a fixed tassel, or it doesn’t arrive preassembled, you’ll need to put it on yourself. To do this, simply loop the circular end of the tassel over the raised button in the center of the mortarboard. It should be able to slide freely around the button without coming loose.
What if your cap and gown is too big?
Use straight pins to temporarily adjust the gown for a better fit and use marking chalk or markers to show on the fabric where you will be hemming or adjusting the fit. For example, if the gown is too long, pin up the hem accordingly.
How is a cap and gown supposed to fit?
After trying on your graduation gown, make sure that the sleeves fall below your elbow and above the palm of your hand. Also, the bottom of the gown should fall below your knee and above your ankle.
Does the point of a graduation cap go in front or back?
The pointed tip of your cap is meant to go in the front of your head while the elastic band should go behind. The cap should be worn directly on your head and not tilted back and it should lie about one inch above your eyebrows.
What hand do you shake with at graduation?
Take the diploma with your left hand and shake the presenter’s hand with your right. Once you approach the presenter, reach out with your left hand to take your diploma. As the presenter hands you the diploma, reach with your right hand to shake hands.
Which side does the tassel go on before graduation?
Traditionally tassels are worn on the right side and moved to the left during a special portion of the ceremony for high school graduates. For college graduates, Bachelor again wear tassels on right side until their degrees are conferred, then move to left. Graduate students wear on left from the beginning.
What do the colors mean on a graduation hood?
Color Symbolism Most graduation robes (or togas) are black with caps, sleeves, and feature hoods of almost every color imaginable. These different colors are used as symbols for the student’s major or level of academic achievement. Dark blue is often used to signify someone who holds a Doctorate of Philosophy, or Ph.