Iconic Hairstyles
Cute Prom Hairstyles You’ll Love
Selecting cute prom hairstyles is not easy, as you have to balance current hair trends with timeless elements that will not make you hide behind your prom photos in a few years. Here are some of the best prom hairstyles for short, medium and long hair that will put you on the right path.
The first step is selecting a prom hairstyle that fits your look. Usually you choose a hairstyle to match your apparel but sometimes, when you already have a perfect hairstyle chosen, you choose your dress to match your hairstyle. If your dress is simple your hair can be more elaborate.
scroll on to see some simple but unique prom hairstyles for inspiration based on your hair length or favorite styles like curls, braids, updos, and more.
Styling Tips
Styling your hair for prom can be as easy as enhancing your usual look or a daring adventure as you explore new fashions and accessories. Hairstyle adorns us, so you have to choose a cute prom hairstyle that best suits you. Whether you have short and sassy hair, a contemporary cut with an edge, long and flowing hair, or curly, bouncy or wavy hair, there's a way to style it to suit your prom look.
If you like your style the way it is, then that is your perfect prom hair. If you want a different look, then have fun and experiment with your hair. You can add length to your hair instantly with the use of add-ons, extensions or falls. A hairpiece is just like an accessory, so try complementing your perfect prom dress with one for a dramatic change to your usual hairstyle.
Romantic Curly Ponytail
Elegantly soft and wavy hair is a great choice for prom. It can be styled into an updo, braid, half up, or down do to create beautiful and unique looks.
Lovely Updo
The hair has soft, loose waves with a small twisted part at the front. The light blonde hair with darker roots and subtle highlights to your hair.
Natural-looking waves give a relaxed, beachy look that adds volume and texture, and this hairstyle is perfect for medium to long hair.
Half-Updo with Soft Curls
It is light blonde hair with sun-kissed highlights. Top section of hair pulled back and secured at the back, adds volume at the crown.
This hairstyle frames the face well, and ideal for medium to long hair.
Braided Half-Up with Waves
Twisted Half Up Half Down
Top section of hair pulled back and secured using small decorative pins, with curls cascade down the back, giving a voluminous look.
This hairstyle is ideal for formal events such as prom because of its sophisticated look. Decorative pins add subtle glitz to the overall look.
Beautifully Braided Style
Twisted Half-Down Style with Loose Curls
The long, blonde hair styled in defined waves. Top section of hair pulled back and secured with a floral hair accessory.
Waves are smooth and uniform, giving a glamorous look, and it is ideal for prom because of its romantic and sophisticated style. You can add floral accessories for a touch of whimsy and elegance.
Modern Twist with Curly Ends
Blonde Half-Up Hair with Loose Waves
This is the long, blonde hair styled in soft waves. The waves are loose and natural, giving a relaxed yet polished look.
This twisted blonde wave is ideal for creating a romantic and effortless look.
Beautiful Half Up Crown Braid
Classic Half Up with Braid
This is half-up, half-down style with loose, full curls.
Curls cascade down the back, giving a romantic look. This style gives a timeless and sophisticated look.
Loose Waves with Accessories
Loosely Braided Crown
Braided Half-Up with Loose Curls
It is a half-up, half-down look with a braid. It gives texture and interest to the hairstyle, ideal for medium to long hair, this gives a chic and romantic look.
Elegant Half-Up Waves
Elegant Updo
Braided Updo
Loose strands frame the face, giving a relaxed look. Braid gives texture and interest to your overall look. This braided updo is ideal for wearing with statement earrings or hair accessories.
Fishtail Braid with Floral Accents
Loose Waves with Hair Accessories
This is an easy yet classy style, ideal for semi-formal occasions. Waves gently frame the face, and highlight facial features.
Braided Updo
Half-Up Half-Down with Curls
Big, loose curls fall all down the back; it creates a romantic look. It's good for a prom or weddings. You appear younger.
Bouffant Curly Hairstyle
Half-Up Half-Down Waves
Soft, loose waves can be very romantic. It is ideal for medium to long hair. Perfect for an informal yet classy look for the prom.
Wistful Braided Bun with Hair Accessory
Messy Side Braid Bun
This style is braiding and a bun combined in a playful style. The braid gives it texture and interestingness to the hairstyle. Perfect for medium-length to long hair.
Curly Elegance
Elegant Updo
This is an elegant updo with twisted and pinned hair, creating a smooth and classy appearance. Ideal for formal occasions.
Boho Chic
Braided Waves
This style has light blonde hair with highlights, ideal for prom or special occasions. It creates a romantic and classy look.
Floral Half-Up
Sleek Vintage Waves
This hairstyle suits a prom in a vintage and elegant sense. It comes with a side part and smooth, neat waves. The hairstyle has sleek shiny waves.
Elegant Half-Up Waves
Voluminous Blonde Curls
The hair is blonde with large, loose curls. These curls flow free down the back, giving one a glamorous look. It's perfect for a bold and eye-catching prom style.
Half-Up Twisted Waves
Voluminous Curls
This style gives long full curls that are bouncy and defined. It offers a glamorous appearance and eye-catchy outlook.
Low Ponytail with Ribbon
Elegant Half-Up Half-Down Curls
These are long, full curls flowing down the back. The top section of the hair is pulled back and twisted, giving a half-up, half-down look.
Soft Waves with a Twist
Glamorous Off-the-Shoulder Look
Hair is parted on the side for volume and depth. The waves are loose framing the face and shoulders.
Classic Low Bun with Accessory
Half-Up Twisted Waves
This hairstyle features shoulder-length hair in loose waves. The waves are loose and appear natural, making it a classy and easy style.
Curly Hair with Tiara
Elegant French Twist
A beautiful French twist that is quite perfect for formal occasions. The hair was twisted and neatly pinned up on the back. Some loose hairs were left behind to frame her face.
Floral Crown with Loose Curls
Braided Half-Up Waves
This style is long with wavy hair styled in half-up braids. The wave is loose, full, with texture to add to the whole hairstyle.
Elegant Half-Up Curly Bun
Need something to do by yourself? Well, this half-up bun hairstyle is easy, yet efficient. You guys all just need to do it in order to curl your hair and do a grimy half bread, with a hair piece. Good choice when things need to be simple.
Braided Crown Updo
I will define this hairstyle as bun with side braid. My best part about it is that it was extremely easy to accomplish, but it does look complicated, and you do a lot trying to get it.
Soft Wavy Half-Updo
Do you desire a short hair style that enables you to reveal your length rather than pin it back? If so, try something like this. Add some depth to your hair with blonde highlights and wrap a strand around the base of the bun.
Romantic Twisted Half-Up Hairstyle
This waterfall weaving is a form that is casual, chic and modern. It is always an eye catcher and special. This is a very playful romantic hairstyle. To ensure that it keeps well during your prom dance.
Loose Curls with Bow Accessory
If you possess thick hair, then go for a wavy prom ponytail. The thick hair is heavy, and is warm in nature, so high pony styles with a bow prove to be an ideal method to keep your hair away from your face while your hair stays away, elegant curls and simple style.
Textured Low Ponytail with Braid
A ponytail will also reduce the bulk amount around your face. I describe this easy prom hairstyle for long hair that is simple yet elegant.
Voluminous Braided Updo
These loose updos for long hair are the new styles for this year's prom season. This one is fantastic and is my favorite because it's easy, and so much fun to create.
Messy Low Bun with Soft Curls
Create a simple bread for a headband, curve those front pieces for tampering, and assemble them all in a fun toss.
Elegant Messy High Bun
Chic Blonde Twisted Updo
For such a special occasion, the hairstyle like prom can be as crazy and wild as you desire, or they can be cute and feminine like this one. For a very simple style that you can also do at home. If you desire.
Voluminous Wavy Half-Updo
For a romantic look, use a low ponytail with loose curls. Low ponytails produce a soft appearance and add elegance and face-framing to loose curls. For a less soft and more dynamic shape, utilize a high ponytail with curls. High ponytails produce high lifting effects, whereas low ponytails produce a soft effect.
Glamorous Long Curls with Braids
Attempt this braided half-up look with waves to resemble a mermaid. This volume suitable wavy chopping is ideal for blonde and redheads.
Soft Hollywood Waves with Curtain Bangs
These waves are totally comfortable and becoming! Although it is a fairly easy style, the wavy lock keeps great brightness and movement at bay. This hairdo is an excellent choice for women with long scars for the sake of preparing a romantic look.
Boho-Inspired Half-Up Wavy Hairstyle
Show off your gorgeous long curls and bring notice to everyone with this ponytail refresh of flattery. Avoid a lengthy ponytail trick that causes loss of length. Avoid being overly formal by adding curls and small objects to your top pony to render it more inviting and tender.
Sleek Twisted Low Bun
For an adorable prom look that will really function well with just about any dress, have a side French braid close to the crown and get curly dirty. A frazzled and discovered for years in the back.