30 Best Prom Hair Ideas 2024: Prom Hairstyles for Long & Medium Hair

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 One of the most important nights in a young woman’s life is Prom Night and her hair, like her gown has to be perfect! Some things to consider when choosing that perfect hairstyle are; facial shape, personality, type of gown and is gown on or off the shoulder?

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Best updo for prom!
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We have gathered a few examples here for your consideration, along with some ideas of how to get the looks at home where possible.  Have fun looking for the perfect hairstyle-and we hope you have a very special night to remember!

Elegant short wavy bob cut for prom

Prom Hairstyles
Prom Hairstyles

This elegant mock bob style will be equally pretty if your dress is off the shoulder or on-to get the look crimp hair all over with a large crimping iron and then pin under at the desired bob length, and finish your look with a trendy glittering barrette.

Romantic Long Hairstyle for Prom

Prom Hair Ideas
Prom Hair Ideas

These are two looks you can get with the same basic haircut and length, one curly and one straight-the curly up do would be very pretty with an off the shoulder gown and the other would compliment an on the shoulder gown very well. The up do is done by making all over spring curls with a medium barrel curling iron, then pulling the crown back into a high bun. Let the rest of the curls cascade or twist into a French twist, allowing the ends to escape down the back. Leave a few tendrils to frame and soften the face and add a hair adornment for a romantic look. For the straight look, roll on large hot rollers or large barrel curling iron for body, brush into place and add a headband for a trendy finishing touch.

 Long Blonde Half up Half Down hair style for prom

Lindsay Lohan Half Up Half Down for Prom
Lindsay Lohan Half Up Half Down for Prom /Getty images

Lindsay Lohan’s Half up “do” is romantic with its very large spring curls cascading down the back and long curls framing the face. A pretty barrette would really make this style shine!

Side braided hair style for prom

Izabella Miko Long Braided Hairstyle for Prom
Izabella Miko Long Braided Hairstyle for Prom /Getty Images

This over the shoulder braid is very romantic with the addition of a back combed (teased) crown which adds height and interest to the style. When backcombing is in place, loosely braid hair over one shoulder- leaving a few strands loose for a relaxed, pretty style-finish with a flower or sparkling hairpin.

Short hairstyles for prom

Lily Cole Short Wavy Cut for Prom
Lily Cole Short Wavy Cut for Prom /Getty images

A formal look for shorter hair such as a bob is as easy as a profusion of spring curls topped with a glittering tiara, beautiful flowers or sparkling hair jewelry. To get this flirty look, section hair in approximately one inch squares and curl each section with a medium barrel curling iron. For even more interest and texture, alternate medium iron with a small barrel iron. When curl is all in place, fluff with fingers and apply a texturizing spray.

And here are more hairstyles for prom, enjoy.

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Half Up Half Down Prom Hair
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Side View of Romantic Messy Prom Hair
Side View of Romantic Messy Prom Hair /pinterest

 

Elegant Prom Hairstyles
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Prom Hair Ideas Braided Updo
Prom Hair Ideas Braided Updo /pinterest

 

Prom Hairstyles for Long Hair
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Twist and Curled Hair for Prom
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Prom Hairstyles
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Prom Hairstyles for Long Hair
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Prom Hair Ideas
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Prom Hair
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Waterfall Braid for Prom Night
Waterfall Braid for Prom Night /pinterest

And here are 10 hottest prom hairstyles for short hair and medium length hair, enjoy.

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