Looking for cute hairstyles for prom that you can do yourself?You’ve come to the right place!Whether you want an effortless updo or loose waves, here are 10 easy hairdos that will make you shine without spending hours in front of the mirror.
Sleek High Ponytail
Half-Up Messy Knot
The half-up messy knot is a fun and easy hairstyle for prom.
It keeps your hair off your face and flowing down your back.
Just section and twist the top section into a loose knot, secure it with bobby pins or a clip, and pull a few strands from each side down to frame your face.
Elegant Low Chignon
This romantic low chignon bun is easier than it looks, promise!
Start by curling or adding soft waves to your hair for some extra texture.
Next, loosely French braid one side from the front toward the back of your head, pinning it in place behind your ear.
Gently gather the rest of your hair, including the braid’s tail, and twist it into a relaxed, low bun, securing with bobby pins.
Pull at the bun slightly to loosen it up and create that dreamy, soft vibe.
Add some sparkle by sliding in a few chic decorative hairpins.
Set your gorgeous style with hairspray, and you’re prom-ready!
Sparkly Rhinestone Pins That Go Well With Any Updo
This 12-piece set of gold and silver rhinestone bobby pins are perfect for securing hair into a bun and making it sparkle for prom.
Half-Up Half-Down with Loose Waves
This soft, half-up half-down hairstyle is perfect for a DIY glam moment.
Curl your hair loosely to create gentle waves, then take small sections from each side of your head and softly twist them back, pinning them in place at the back of your head.
Add some volume by gently tugging at the twists, and pull out a few loose strands around your face to keep it romantic.
Finish off with a light mist of hairspray, and you’re set for prom perfection!
Braided Crown
This braided crown is so dreamy and super easy!
Just part your hair, braid two loose sections behind each ear, then wrap each braid over your head like a crown.
Secure with bobby pins, loosen slightly for softness, pull out a couple face-framing strands, and set with hairspray—done!
Bubble Ponytail
This bubble ponytail is a total showstopper and way easier than it looks!
Pull your hair into a high, sleek ponytail, smoothing flyaways with gel or hairspray.
Add hair ties every few inches down the ponytail, gently tugging each section between them to create those fun “bubbles.”
Finish by fluffing the bubbles a bit more for extra volume, and you’ll be slaying prom night effortlessly!
Side-Swept Curls
These voluminous, glamorous curls are giving classic Hollywood starlet, and they’re surprisingly simple!
Start by curling your hair using a large-barrel curling iron, making sure all curls go in the same direction.
Let your curls cool completely, then gently brush through them to create those soft, bouncy waves.
Sweep all your hair dramatically over to one side, giving major volume at the roots.
Finish by lightly misting hairspray to hold the waves and keep your style perfectly glam for prom night!
Soft & Dreamy Textured Waves with Glam Accessories
This effortlessly chic style is perfect if you like soft, romantic prom vibes.
Begin by curling your hair in medium-sized sections with a curling wand or iron, alternating directions for natural texture.
Allow curls to cool, then gently comb through with your fingers to create soft waves.
Sweep your hair to one side for added volume, and secure with a glamorous, statement hair accessory—think pearls, rhinestones, or flowers!
Finish with a light hairspray to keep your look flawless all night long.
Romantic Messy Updo
This romantic messy updo is effortless prom perfection!
Start by loosely curling your hair to give it soft texture, then gently gather it up into a relaxed, high bun, securing with bobby pins.
Pull out face-framing strands to create those gorgeous, soft tendrils around your face.
For extra volume and that dreamy vibe, carefully tug on sections of the bun to loosen it up a bit more.
Set everything lightly with hairspray, and you’ll look effortlessly glam all night!
Glam Low Ponytail
This sleek, glam low ponytail is giving modern princess vibes and is super easy to recreate!
Start by smoothing your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck, using gel or hairspray to tame flyaways and get that ultra-smooth look.
Wrap a section of hair or a decorative hair tie around the elastic to hide it and level up the glam factor.
Curl the ends lightly for a bit of bounce and softness.
