18 Gorgeous Prom Hairstyles That Are Easier Than They Look (Your Friends Will Be Jealous!)

Prom night is one of the most magical times in a young person’s life, and choosing the perfect hairstyle is a huge part of that magic.

Today, less is more when it comes to prom hairstyles, with elegance and ease being the key themes. From chic updos to romantic waves, there’s something for everyone, and the best part is that these styles are easier to create than they seem! Get ready to wow your friends with your stunning look and all the compliments that are sure to follow.

Let’s dive into this collection of gorgeous hairstyles that not only look fabulous but also won’t leave you stressed before the big night.

1. Elegant Low Chignon

The low chignon is the epitome of elegance. This classic style wraps your hair into a sleek bun at the nape of your neck, perfectly highlighting your neckline and shoulders.

To achieve this look, gather your hair into a low ponytail, twist it into a bun, and secure it with bobby pins. A few face-framing strands can add softness and romantic appeal. For an added touch, incorporate a delicate hairpin or a floral accessory. You might also consider a sparkly headband to elevate the glam factor.

Using a smoothing serum, like the John Frieda Frizz Ease All-in-1 Extra Strength Serum, will ensure sleekness and manageability for your hairstyle. Plus, teasing the crown area can provide additional volume, giving the bun a fuller, more sophisticated appearance.

This hairstyle is perfect for any dress style, especially stunning with off-the-shoulder or halter necklines. With these products, you’re sure to create a breathtaking look that will leave your friends envious!

Product Recommendations:
• Bobby pins
• John Frieda Frizz Ease All-in-1 Extra Strength Serum
• sparkly headband

2. Romantic Loose Waves

Loose waves give a laid-back yet chic vibe, perfect for prom. This look is all about soft, flowing strands that cascade down your shoulders, creating a romantic feel.

To achieve those gorgeous waves, start with a large barrel curling iron, such as the large barrel curling iron. Its adjustable temperature settings allow you to customize the heat for your hair type, ensuring beautiful curls without damage. After curling, let the curls cool and then gently tousle them with your fingers for that effortless look. For added texture and body, a touch of sea salt spray can work wonders in enhancing your waves, giving them a voluminous finish.

This hairstyle pairs well with most dress styles and looks fantastic with both straps and strapless designs. Just remember to use a heat protectant spray before styling to keep your hair healthy. This spray provides protection up to 230°C, which is essential for preventing heat damage while curling.

– Tip: For a more textured look, try creating waves on dry hair.
– Accessory Idea: Consider a simple hair clip for a touch of sparkle.

With these tips and products, your loose waves will be nothing short of stunning!

Product Recommendations:
• large barrel curling iron
• sea salt spray
• heat protectant spray

3. Braided Crown

The braided crown is a stunning way to showcase your hair and create a fairytale look. This style consists of a braid that wraps around your head, almost like a halo.

To achieve this, start by creating a braid on one side, pinning it around the back of your head, and securing it with bobby pins. For added texture, loosen the braid a bit. A great option for securing your style is bobby pins; their sturdy grip will ensure your braid stays in place throughout the evening. This style is perfect for keeping your hair off your face while still looking stylish.

For an extra touch of texture, consider using texturizing spray. This will help create grip and volume, making your braid look effortlessly chic. It’s a versatile look that pairs beautifully with bohemian and vintage dresses.

– Tip: Use the texturizing spray for enhanced grip.
– Trick: Mix different types of braids (like a fishtail) for a unique touch.
– Accessory Idea: Incorporate small flowers or beads into the braid. If you’re looking for some decorative accents, check out hair accessories like pearls or delicate flowers to elevate your style.

Product Recommendations:
• bobby pins
• texturizing spray
• hair accessories

4. Sleek High Ponytail

The sleek high ponytail is the go-to for a sophisticated, modern look. It’s simple yet striking, drawing attention to your face and neckline.

To achieve this hairstyle, pull your hair back into a high ponytail, smoothing down any flyaways with a brush or some gel. A great option for this is the soft bristle hair brush, which helps in creating that super sleek finish by gently detangling your hair without causing damage. For those pesky flyaways, consider using a hair gel for flyaways, which is non-greasy and keeps everything in place without the stiffness of traditional gels.

For an elegant finish, you can wrap a small section of hair around the base of the ponytail. This style pairs perfectly with both intricate and simple dresses and is great for an active night of dancing while keeping you looking polished. To add some flair, a statement hair tie can elevate this look and make it even more special.

– Tip: Use a soft bristle brush for a super sleek finish.
– Trick: Try adding some volume at the crown by teasing your hair before securing it.

Product Recommendations:
• soft bristle hair brush
• hair gel for flyaways
• statement hair tie

5. Vintage Waves

For those who love a hint of nostalgia, vintage waves bring old Hollywood glamour to prom night. This look features defined waves that create a beautiful, classic silhouette. To recreate this style, start with a smaller curling iron like the BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong. Its multiple heat settings allow you to create structured curls that are perfect for this elegant hairstyle.

Once your hair is curled, gently brush through the waves to soften them, and secure your look with a strong hold hairspray such as Got2b Glued Hairspray. This vegan, silicone-free spray will keep your vintage waves intact for up to 72 hours, ensuring you look your best all night long.

For longer-lasting waves, consider using Remington PROluxe Heated Hair Rollers. These heated rollers set curls quickly with their OPTIheat Technology, making it easy to achieve that glamorous wave effect. Plus, pinning each curl as it cools can help add even more hold.

This hairstyle pairs wonderfully with vintage-inspired dresses and gives an elegant finish. For an added touch of sophistication, consider incorporating a vintage brooch to enhance the look beautifully.

Product Recommendations:
• BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong
• Got2b Glued Hairspray
• Remington PROluxe Heated Hair Rollers

6. Half-Up, Half-Down

The half-up, half-down style is one of the most popular choices for prom, offering a blend of effortless beauty and elegance. It keeps your hair away from your face while allowing you to showcase your beautiful locks.

Start by sectioning off the top half of your hair and securing it in a bun, a twist, or a braid. To ensure your style has some staying power and volume, consider using WELLA Professionals Eimi Extra-Volume Strong Hold Volumizing Mousse on your roots for added body. The mousse helps create a fuller look, making your hairstyle more dramatic and glamorous.

The remaining hair can be styled either straight or curled, depending on your preference. If you opt for curls to add movement, a quality tool like the BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong can help you achieve natural waves and curls with its multiple heat settings. This will ensure that your curls last throughout the night, keeping your hair looking fabulous.

This versatile style pairs beautifully with a variety of dress styles. To finish off your look, consider adding a cute bow or a jeweled clip. A great option is the Esteopt 780 Pcs Hair Accessories Set, which offers a range of bows and clips that can elevate your hairstyle and add a lovely finishing touch.

Product Recommendations:
• WELLA Professionals Eimi Extra-Volume Strong Hold Volumizing Mousse
• BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong
• Esteopt 780 Pcs Hair Accessories Set

7. Textured Bob

The textured bob is a chic choice for those who prefer to keep their hair short but stylish. This hairstyle adds dimension and interest to a classic bob cut.

To achieve this look, use a curling wand like the Hair Curling Wand to add texture to the ends of your hair. Its tapered design helps create beautiful curls and waves, giving your bob a playful vibe. For added volume and movement, a light mousse such as the Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse can work wonders. This mousse helps to hold your style while keeping it soft and touchable.

To finish off the look, use a sea salt spray like Fudge Urban Sea Salt Spray for that effortless beachy texture. This product adds grit and hold, making your hairstyle last throughout the prom night.

This style works wonderfully with both elegant gowns and more casual dresses, making it adaptable for any prom theme.

– Tip: Use the sea salt spray for that ideal beachy texture.
– Trick: Flip the ends of your hair outward for an updated look.
– Accessory Idea: A hairpin can be added for a touch of glam.

Product Recommendations:
• Hair Curling Wand
• Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse
• Fudge Urban Sea Salt Spray

8. Messy Bun

The messy bun combines casual with chic, making it a perfect choice for prom. This easygoing style provides a playful look while still being elegant enough for the occasion.

To create a messy bun, gather your hair into a loose ponytail and twist it into a bun, allowing tendrils to fall freely. The key is to keep it slightly undone for a relaxed vibe. This hairstyle allows you to focus on your makeup and outfit while looking effortlessly stylish.

To achieve extra volume before creating the bun, consider using a hair teasing comb. This handy tool helps lift your hair at the roots, giving your bun a fuller appearance without much effort.

When securing your ponytail, opt for hair ties that match your hair color. These seamless ties not only provide a strong hold but also create a polished look, ensuring your hairstyle remains chic and uniform.

For a whimsical touch, consider adding a floral hair crown to your messy bun. This accessory enhances the ethereal vibe and makes your hairstyle truly stand out, ensuring you look as beautiful as you feel on your special night.

Product Recommendations:
• hair teasing comb
• seamless hair ties
• floral hair crown

9. Twisted Updo

The twisted updo is a romantic hairstyle that adds a touch of elegance to any look. This style involves twisting sections of your hair and pinning them into place for a beautiful, intricate design.

Start by separating your hair into sections. Twist each section and secure it with bobby pins, like the 150 pieces set that comes with a handy storage box, making it easy to keep everything organized. This will help you create a lovely updo that can be as neat or messy as you like.

To enhance the romantic vibe for prom night, consider using hair accessories, such as the hair accessories set featuring crystal pearl pins and rhinestone clips. These pieces add a touch of glamour and sparkle to your hairstyle, ensuring you shine on your special night.

For the finishing touch, use a strong-hold hairspray, like Got2b Glued Hairspray. Its strong hold will keep your style in place for up to 72 hours, so you can dance the night away without worrying about your hair.

– Tip: Use the hairspray to keep the style in place.
– Trick: Pull out a few strands for a soft, romantic touch.
– Accessory Idea: Add some glittery pins for a bit of sparkle.

Product Recommendations:
• bobby pins
• hair accessories set
• Got2b Glued Hairspray

10. Crown Braid with Loose Ends

The crown braid with loose ends is a fresh take on the traditional braided crown, adding a relaxed twist that’s perfect for prom. This style involves braiding around your head while leaving the ends loose for a casual yet beautiful look.

To create this hairstyle, section your hair and braid it loosely around the crown of your head, securing it with pins like hair pins. Using quality pins helps ensure that the braid stays secure throughout the night without slipping. The loose ends can be left straight or lightly curled to add a touch of softness. For added control over any flyaways, a light-hold hair gel works wonders, giving your hairstyle a polished look while maintaining flexibility.

This style is great for bohemian or romantic-themed dresses, and for a dreamy effect, consider embellishing your braid with small floral hair accessories. These pieces can add a charming touch that elevates your overall appearance.

– Tip: Use a light-hold gel to control any flyaways.
– Trick: Braid your hair when it’s slightly damp for a softer look.

Product Recommendations:
• Hair pins
• light-hold hair gel
• small floral hair accessories

11. Side-Swept Glam

Side-swept glam hairstyles are perfect for those who want to unleash their inner diva. This look works best with longer hair, allowing you to sweep your tresses to one side for a dramatic effect.

To achieve this hairstyle, part your hair deeply on one side and create soft waves or curls. A great tool for this is the Curling Wand, which will help you create those beautiful, soft, beachy waves effortlessly. Once you have your curls in place, gather the hair to one side and secure it with a decorative clip or pin for added glam. Consider using the Decorative Hair Clip, which features stunning rhinestones to elevate your look even further. This style is a showstopper, especially when paired with stunning earrings or a sparkling necklace.

For extra volume, you can apply a bit of the Volume Powder at the roots. This will provide lift and ensure your hairstyle stays gorgeous all night long.

With these simple steps and recommended products, you’ll be ready to dazzle at prom with your side-swept glam hairstyle!

Product Recommendations:
• Curling Wand
• Decorative Hair Clip
• Volume Powder

12. Sleek Bob with Side Part

The sleek bob with a side part is a modern, minimalist hairstyle that looks effortlessly chic. This look is perfect for those who want to keep it simple while still looking fabulous.

To create this style, start with a flat iron to achieve straight, sleek locks. The Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener features advanced ceramic coating infused with Moroccan Argan oil, ensuring a smooth glide as you style your hair. Part your hair deeply on one side and finish with a shine serum like the OSMO Blinding Shine Serum, which will give your locks a glossy look and enhance their sleekness. This bob works beautifully with any dress style, providing a sleek contrast to frilly or voluminous outfits.

– Tip: Ensure your hair is well-moisturized before styling.
– Trick: A light hairspray, such as John Frieda Volume Lift Lightweight Hairspray, can help maintain the sleekness throughout the evening.
– Accessory Idea: A simple headband can be a chic addition.

Product Recommendations:
• Remington Shine Therapy Hair Straightener
• John Frieda Volume Lift Lightweight Hairspray

13. Ponytail with Ribbon

A ponytail with a ribbon is a playful and cute hairstyle that adds a youthful touch to any prom look. This style is easy to create and can be adjusted to fit any dress theme. Simply gather your hair into a high or low ponytail, securing it with a hair tie like the hair tie set (no damage), which ensures a strong hold without causing any damage to your hair.

Next, take a ribbon that matches your dress, such as the soft satin ribbon for hair, and tie it around the base of the ponytail for a fun, stylish look. This ribbon not only adds a pop of color and personality but also feels comfortable against your hair.

For extra flair, consider adding small hair clips from a hair clips and accessories set. These clips can enhance your ponytail and make your hairstyle even more eye-catching.

– Tip: Choose a ribbon made of a soft material for comfort.
– Trick: Coordinate the ribbon color with your accessories.

Product Recommendations:
• Hair tie set (no damage)
• Soft satin ribbon for hair
• Hair clips and accessories set

14. Sleek Side Braid

The sleek side braid offers a sophisticated twist on a classic style. This hairstyle looks chic while still being simple enough to do yourself.

To style, gather all your hair to one side, smoothing it down with a brush. For a glossy finish, use John Frieda Frizz Ease All-in-1 Extra Strength Serum. It helps tame frizz and gives your hair a polished look, perfect for a stunning prom evening. Create a braid and secure it with clear elastic hair bands that are discreet and won’t detract from your hairstyle. This sleek look is great for showing off your dress while keeping you cool while dancing the night away.

For added flair, you can adorn your braid with some beautiful accessories. Consider using delicate hair pins that feature silver crystals and pearls. They’ll add a touch of elegance to your braid without overwhelming it.

– Tip: Pull apart the braid slightly for a fuller look.

Product Recommendations:
• John Frieda Frizz Ease All-in-1 Extra Strength Serum
• clear elastic hair bands
• delicate hair pins with silver crystals and pearls

15. Beachy Waves with Headband

Beachy waves are always in style, and when paired with a cute headband, they become the ideal prom hairstyle! This look is relaxed yet polished, perfect for a fun, carefree night.

To achieve those gorgeous beachy waves, consider using the BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm curling tong. With its medium heat settings, it allows you to wrap sections of hair for just a few seconds to create natural-looking waves. Once you’ve curled your hair, add a light spritz of Fudge Urban sea salt spray for that effortless, tousled look. This spray not only texturizes your hair but also provides a flexible hold, ensuring your waves last throughout the night.

Finish off your look by placing a fashionable embellished headband on your head. This accessory adds a touch of flair and can elevate your hairstyle, making it perfect for prom.

– Tip: Let your hair cool before styling to set the waves.
– Trick: Flip your head upside down and scrunch for extra volume.

With these products, you’ll be ready to shine at prom, and your friends will definitely be jealous!

Product Recommendations:
• BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm curling tong
• Fudge Urban sea salt spray
• embellished headband

16. Pin-Up Curls

Channel your inner vintage diva with pin-up curls! This bold and fun hairstyle is perfect for making a statement at prom. To achieve this look, start with a quality curling iron like the BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong. It offers 6 heat settings, allowing you to create defined curls that suit your hair type.

Once you’ve curled your hair, pin each curl in place until they completely cool. This will help you achieve big, bouncy volume when you release the curls. To keep your curls looking flawless throughout the night, use a strong hold hairspray such as Got2b Glued Hairspray. This spray offers a strong hold for up to 72 hours, ensuring your hairstyle remains intact as you dance the night away.

For an authentic pin-up look, style the curls away from your face. To add a colorful touch, consider accessorizing with the 18Pcs Satin Scrunchy Silk Bobbles set. Adding a vibrant scarf or bow will enhance your retro vibe and give your hairstyle a playful twist, perfectly complementing your prom outfit and bold makeup.

Product Recommendations:
• BaByliss Rose-Quartz 25mm Curling Tong
• Got2b Glued Hairspray
• 18Pcs Satin Scrunchy Silk Bobbles

17. Glittery Updo

For those who want to shine on their special night, a glittery updo is the way to go. This fun and glamorous hairstyle is all about the sparkle!

Start by creating a classic updo of your choice, like a bun or twist. To make it truly dazzling, use Eco Style Olive Oil Eco Styler Hair Gel to help the glitter stick to your hair. This alcohol-free gel ensures that your updo stays in place, giving you the confidence to dance the night away.

Next, dust your updo with some sparkle by applying AOOWU Glitter Spray. This shiny body and hair highlighter adds a touch of magic, and it’s perfect for creating a stunning effect when the lights catch the sparkles. For a more dramatic look, consider layering the glitter for added impact.

To complete your glamorous ensemble, pair your updo with some sparkling earrings. They will enhance the overall effect and ensure that all eyes are on you throughout the evening.

Product Recommendations:
• Eco Style Olive Oil Eco Styler Hair Gel
• AOOWU Glitter Spray
• sparkling earrings

18. Floral Updo

A floral updo adds a touch of nature-inspired beauty to your prom look. It’s romantic and can be customized depending on your flower preferences. Start by creating a low bun or twist, and then pin in fresh or faux flowers as accents. For a beautiful touch, consider using faux flowers for hair, which offer a vibrant and lasting option that complements your look without the worry of wilting.

This hairstyle works beautifully with flowy dresses and brings a whimsical touch to your overall aesthetic, making it perfect for spring or summer prom nights. To keep everything secured, a reliable hair pins and accessories set with various bobby pins will ensure your floral accents stay in place throughout the night.

For an extra magical sparkle, think about adding tiny fairy lights to your updo. The fairy lights for hair can illuminate your hairstyle, creating a stunning effect that will have everyone envious of your unique look.

– Tip: Choose flowers that complement your dress colors.
– Trick: Use hair pins that match your flowers for a cohesive look.
– Accessory Idea: Add tiny fairy lights for a magical sparkle.

Product Recommendations:
• faux flowers for hair
• hair pins and accessories set
• fairy lights for hair

Conclusion

With these 18 gorgeous prom hairstyles, you’ll find the perfect look that’s easy to achieve and guaranteed to turn heads. Each style brings its own unique flair, allowing you to express your personality on this special night.

Whether you lean toward classic elegance or playful charm, there’s a hairstyle here for you. Choose one that resonates with your dream prom look and get ready to shine!

So, gather your friends, start practicing, and let the hair magic begin!



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