You’ve finally selected your dress, shoes, accessories, and makeup, but there’s just one more detail needed to be prom-ready — your hair! Here are some seriously adorable prom hairstyles to assist you in picking your ‘do for this fantastic event. Remember, you are beautiful no matter which hairstyle, makeup, or dress you opt for. Be sure to enjoy your prom and make wonderful memories with friends to cherish later. Now go and dance the night away in one of these cute updos, downdos, half-updos, braids, and more!
#1: Elegant Dutch Braid
On prom night, consider a classic braid to the side, winding back into a relaxed bun at the back with soft curls! It’s a style that has been a favorite among prom queens!
#2: Delightful & Elegant Side Braid
An elegant pleated accent would enhance a long honey blonde hair for a graceful look.
#3: Bohemian Mermaid
I would describe this look as a bohemian mermaid heading to prom. This look is ideal if you want a lovely style without appearing too formal. The braided rose half-up adds a touch of uniqueness to the style.
#4: Effortless Boho Elegance
I would describe this as a boho hairstyle. It’s a laid-back and organic look, and the braided crown is my favorite part. I recommend a medium-hold hairspray for the finishing touch. As a tip for longer-lasting curls, I like to pin the curls after curling, spray, let them set/dry, and then release them.
#5: The Adorable Chignon
Maintain a chic appearance with a refined and smooth low twisted bun. It’s tidy and emphasizes your face for a stunning make-up and accessory display.
#6 Effortless Top Braid
I would describe this look as an effortless top braid. I love how simple this was, but also that it’s not the same style everyone else has. I used Unite Glossing Spray for the curls and Unite Second Day Finishing Cream on the braid for no fuzziness. I recommend this look for the client who doesn’t want a full on updo, but wants the top back and out of their face.
#7 Carefree Upstyle
This side style is romantic, soft, and perfect for any prom! I love how the style accentuates the dimension in the blonde and provides a carefree upstyle that you can wear to dance your night away.
#8: Stunning Waterfall Braid
This waterfall weave is a look that is laid-back, stylish, and contemporary. It’s always a head-turner and unique. The waves blend wonderfully into the weave. It’s a very fun romantic hairstyle. To ensure it stays intact during your prom dance, I suggest you use some hair foam in your lengths before you blow dry your hair.
#9: Visually Appealing & Contemporary French Braids
A seriously stunning up-style, this braided and twisted messy bun is perfect for hair with ombre tones, as it showcases a beautifully dimensional and visually appealing work of art!
#10: Elegant Twisted Half Up Half Down
I adore this half-up style as it complements all hair lengths and thicknesses. It’s perfect if you prefer not to commit to a complete updo but seek some flair in your hairstyle. This look is wonderful if your hair retains a curl as well.
#11: Playfully Soft Upstyle
I would describe this look as a playfully soft yet tousled upstyle. My favorite thing about this look is that it’s a fun “best of both worlds” style because it’s styled with a little messy sass. This look is perfect if you crave an effortless yet stunning appearance that can be dressed either up or down. This style works for all hair types and lengths. For thicker hair types, I recommend braiding the lower section of hair from your occipital bone to your nape (width-wise) and pinning it to your nape to use as a base.
#12: Beautiful Braided Updo
This sleek golden blonde hair appears stunning when combined with a braid and twisted low bun. It’s an ideal look for any grand and romantic special event!
#13 Elegant Soft Curls
This is a very sophisticated but simple hairstyle. Curl all your hair in one direction with a ghd. Use some small sections and some bigger to give you that variation of curl. Once all your hair is curled, let it cool down for a few minutes. Once your hair is cooled down, use your fingers to gently run through your hair, starting from one side and going across. This will give you the elegant soft curls. Finish off with a light spray.
#14 Elegant Curled Bun with Braided Accent
Go for a sophisticated curled bun updo featuring braided accents for your prom night. Start out by giving your hair extra body by backcombing sections. I recommend a detangling brush to bring your hair over the backcombing and make it look neat. As this is an updo, there are no curl-holding products necessary; just ensure hairspray is used.
#15: Vibrant Peach Balayage with High Contrast
I would characterize this style as a vibrant peach balayage with high contrast! My favorite aspect of this style is that even though it has high contrast, the colors harmoniously blend with one another. I think with all fashion shades, the client should be mindful of the upkeep. They tend to fade rapidly, and to maintain the vibrancy, the color requires frequent touch-ups. Washing your hair in cooler water and using professional products will aid in preserving your color.
#16: Graceful Curls
I would describe this style as a graceful, chic and voluminous look that is an excellent choice for a wedding, prom, or ball. My favorite aspect of this look is the abundance of curls. From the pin curls to the voluminous curls and the small detailed curls throughout this style, I adore them all! Rock this style and wear it with confidence. It can be enjoyed for more than one day with the use of Beyond the Zone humidity blocking spray and holding spray.
#17: Graceful Soft Wavy Rooted Blonde Hair
Charming and softly wavy rooted blonde hair is an excellent choice for prom. It can be styled into an updo, braid, half up, or down ‘do to create beautiful and unique looks. With the right products, this style will stay in place all night. And, all while still looking effortless and natural. For maximum hold, use a strong-hold hairspray and some lightweight gel. Both help to keep every strand in place without feeling sticky or heavy. To finish off the look add some shine spray.
#18: Stunning Lob with Floral Accents
Elevate your chic tousled shoulder-length hair with a lovely floral accessory! Embrace this effortlessly stylish look with your hair flowing freely.
#19: Effortless Messy Bouffant with Face-Framing Bangs
Explore an effortless messy bouffant with face-framing bangs to add an easy, lived-in charm to your prom look. Messy bouffants offer a stylish ‘up-do’ effect on short hair while maintaining a relaxed and straightforward appearance. Face-framing bangs provide a softer vibe and create a lovely eye-guiding transition between your makeup and hairstyle. Loose waves beautifully frame your face, known for their romantic appeal.
#20: Effortlessly Braided
This hairstyle is incredibly adaptable. It serves as a fantastic choice for second-day hair, but by incorporating some volume at the crown and face-framing tendrils, you’ll be all set for prom. If you’re contemplating this look for a formal occasion, be aware that looser styles can transform throughout the evening rather than staying pinned down like a classic updo. The shift into a glamorous style is lovely, but undergoing a complete transformation is something you can avoid by engaging a stylist known for their expertise.
#21 Relaxed Fishtail Updo
I would describe this look as a half up, half down relaxed fishtail updo. My favorite thing about it is that it was so easy to do, but it looks intricate, and you put in a lot of effort to create it. Teasing, teasing, and more teasing! The two keys to creating this look are adding volume at your crown and using a pancaking technique (pulling sections of the braid out) to make it look bigger and fuller. This same updo could be made with any braid; however, I prefer the fishtail with this look.
#22: Enchanting Braid
I would describe this look as effortlessly chic and romantic. My favorite thing about this style is that it plays as a double look. It’s down but still swept up into a ponytail, which is perfect for prom.
#23: Artfully Crimped Updo
This beautifully textured updo is both sophisticated and distinctive! You need to utilize a small crimper iron to prepare all of your hair for the updo. This method provides great texture and volume to your hair. This prom style is ideal for fine, medium-length hair. You can achieve this updo for special occasions or an enjoyable night out.
#24: Stylish Champagne-Colored Updo for Long Locks
Champagne-hued tresses will shimmer more than the prom queen’s tiara with this enchanting textured updo.
#25: Chic Fishtail Braid
This braid is contemporary and stylish yet graceful. Your hair type should be medium to long, straight locks. What I admire most about this braid is that it has 4 uniform sides. This hairstyle is fantastic if you want to make an impression or be noticed in a crowd. In my view, this hairstyle’s character is bold and playful.
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