Are you prepared to get your groove on the dance floor yet? You’ll be set to go with your hair all styled and off your shoulders. These stunning updos will truly make your prom night unforgettable. And don’t forget – updos are in; they always have been and always will be. There’s something so elegant and fabulous about sweeping your hair up into a sophisticated style, then showcasing it to the world. With so many different options available, there’s no reason to NOT have an updo.
Prom can be one of the most unforgettable moments of your high school experience. Make the most of it with one of these creative prom updos below. Discover a style that enhances your natural beauty and reflects your incredible personality. Here’s a list of fantastic prom updos that range from simple and classy to fun and trendy. Enjoy and have an amazing prom!
#1 Surprising Edge
This look is incredibly playful! It is ideal for the woman attending any lively event, whether it’s a wedding or a concert and wishes to infuse some excitement and style into her hair. It also remains secure throughout the evening! This hairstyle is suitable for all hair types and is great for anyone who prefers not to have their hair falling in their face. Start with curled hair, then gather it into small buns along the back of the head. You can utilize bobby pins to secure and tousle the buns. The braids are optional, and hairspray is essential! You can tame any flyaways with a bit of pomade or hairspray as well.
#2: Effortless Side Bun with Elongated Bangs
This effortless side bun with elongated bangs creates a stunning updo ideal for your prom. It’ll subtly highlight your natural elegance—guaranteed! The blonde highlights introduce a refreshing brightness and style to your dark hair. Spritz a shine spray on your locks if you desire a lightweight, instant gloss on your look.
#3: Relaxed Bun
Experience how the texture enhances volume and elegance in this relaxed bun. The intricate details will provide you with a sophisticated vibe for this elegant style. This is a timeless hairstyle to elevate your blonde locks.
#4: Elegant Braided Bouffant
This is how you add a stylish flair to your favorite vintage updo! Flaunt this beautiful braided bouffant to enhance the volume of your black hair. The braid is positioned along the hairline to act as an additional accessory. This hairstyle is bound to elevate your glamorous look for your prom night.
#5 Elegant Romantic Updo
This look is a last all-night kind of look, as with all the hair being pinned up and back, it’s not going anywhere! I love the way it all flows together, from the twist in the front to the statement pin curl on the side. I would recommend this to a client with long hair who likes a lot of volume and body with a classic elegant taste. This look required a lot of pins, curling of the hair, and a round foam donut to create the bun, then hair spray and shine spray to finish off and make her glow!
#6: Elegant Soft-Dimensional Updo with a Side Braid
An elegant soft dimensional updo featuring a side braid is both chic and sophisticated. The side braid adds a unique pattern and fluidity to the updo. This soft dimensional style is an excellent option for shorter hair updos, enhancing the appearance of fullness and length. Remember to use a flexible spray and steer clear of heavy or damp products.
#7 Charming Top Knot
Effortless, timeless, and uncomplicated, the high bun lengthens the neck, providing an elegant, feminine appearance. This style works best on mid to long-length hair in order to achieve the desired look for those with finer hair. The option of adding a clip-in extension is a great way to add depth and volume. My ‘go-to’ product would be a sea salt spray. It’s great for giving a firmer grip when styling.
#8 Captivating Espresso Brown Infused with French Elegance
I adore the adaptability of this style! It can be playful and charming or polished and elegant, based on the clothing, accessories, and makeup selections paired with it! Whether for a delightful date night or a formal event or gala, this quick style is my favorite! When I started styling, she had her hair previously smoothed and curled with Surface products. I secured the look with minimal bobby pins using a cross-internal lock technique, which made the style incredibly comfortable to wear. We left a few pieces around her face to soften the look and impart a more relaxed, cheerful, and flirtatious vibe!
#9 Textured Elegance Redefined
I would describe this look as a classic redefined style with texture. My favorite aspect of it is how it appears incredibly intricate even in its simplicity. This look works best on hair that is a medium to coarser hair texture. To truly enhance the detail, hair with depth and dimension is ideal. This look was created for a special event, but the techniques can also be applied a bit looser for a more relaxed end result.
#10 Ideal Curly Bun for Textured Hair
Embrace your natural beauty by showcasing your stunning textured locks casually gathered in a large knot! It’s an effortlessly chic style that’s enhanced with a dazzling accessory!
#11: Effortless Big Bun
The beautiful thing about this style is that it endures throughout the day. You won’t need to fret about curls losing their shape or external conditions impacting the look. It’s also incredibly sophisticated and remains a classic choice. I would also refer to this style as a high princess bun! Ensure you have thick hair or extensions to achieve the desired volume for this style!
#12 Effortless Twisted Updo
A classic style that remains highly favored in formal settings today – the French twist is the top choice if you’re aiming for a sleek and playful hairstyle, particularly for prom evening.
#13: Elegant Double Braided Updo
A stunning hairdo perfect for prom! With a soft and romantic flair, this elegant double braided updo is your go-to choice. The style beautifully highlights the texture of your blonde hair. With this look, you’re sure to reign as prom queen!
#14: Chic Dark Blonde Updo
Prom is the perfect occasion to elevate your look, and what better way to achieve that than with a stylish yet contemporary bun? Style it with a slightly tousled vibe for an elegant modern appearance.
#15 Effortless Elegance with a Bold Touch
This is a chic and graceful look with a bold touch. My favorite thing about it is that it’s not your typical updo. For someone wanting to shake things up for an event or a night out, this look is achievable in minimal time. All you need are some curls, hairspray, and small hair ties to create this stylish hairstyle.
#16: Sophisticated and Stylish Updo
I would characterize this look as a stylish updo with a hint of sophistication that is ideal for any formal event. I adore the volume at the top. It transforms this style from casual to exquisite. It’s sleek, radiant, and fashionable!
#17: Fishtail Braid Updo
This hairstyle is perfect for achieving an effortlessly chic look! Transform your bronde hair into a tousled yet polished fishtail braid updo. Enhance it with delicate flowers and face-framing strands for an organic aesthetic. This is sure to be a prom night you’ll cherish forever!
#18 Deep Tresses with Sun-Kissed Highlights
This is a timeless braided updo, ideal for prom or weddings. It is an easy style to achieve, making it a fantastic choice when you’re pressed for time! This will look stunning on long, thick hair, as the braid can be wrapped around multiple times, creating a beautifully intricate bun. It is also excellent if you’re looking to minimize heat exposure on your hair. Heat is only applied to delicate strands around the hairline. A bit of hairspray and texturizing spray is required to ensure it appears as flawless as possible.
#19 Charming Floral Rope Braid
This style is known as a waterfall braid due to the way the sections cascade like a waterfall. It’s a distinctive and easy-to-create look, formed by executing a French braid while releasing the bottom piece and incorporating a new one each time. It tends to hold better on hair that has been styled for a couple of days rather than freshly washed hair. This hairstyle is suitable for both straight and wavy locks, allowing for curling as well. For prom hairstyles for curly hair, straighten your hair beforehand, curl it, and then style accordingly. Additionally, use a quality holding hairspray to maintain everything in place.
#20: Charming Updo with Side-Swept Bangs
Bringing you an effortless and tousled vibe of style is this charming updo with side-swept bangs! This is ideal for your fine, blonde hair, offering a graceful glow that remains vibrant. Texture in the bun section will unify the entire look.
#21: Ethereal Updo
I would describe this look as delicate, graceful, and ethereal. I love the gentle flow and how the contrasting colors enhance the overall aesthetic.
#22: Effortless Twisted Updo
Select a stunning prom hairstyle that you can easily master! If you’re searching for something that highlights your black hair, this is one of those updos. You’ll adore the movement in this effortless, twisted updo enhanced by the added texture. Twisting your hair up has never been this stylish, especially with the decorative hair accessory!
#23 Effortless Bun Updo
This look is a contemporary interpretation of a classic updo. “Classically stylish,” if you will. The best part would be how to assemble its looks. It’s straightforward but will attract attention in a crowd. Consider first of all the hair length. This style is most suited for a client with long hair. It should also be suitable for a client with medium hair thickness. It was created with only root lifting powder, bobby pins, and hair spray, so it’s ideal for a client who wants to let her hair down at the night’s end. This updo is perfect for any dress style, all personalities, and an evening full of unforgettable moments.
#24: Inverted French Braid
Love is truly in the air with this tousled pink hairstyle! Let a few strands fall loose at the front, then begin with a charming twisted braid that transitions into a petite bun.
#25: Chic Messy Updo for Long Hair
This hairstyle is organic and effortless. Those are some of my favorite words to describe styles like this. It is not precisely fixed or sprayed rigidly. It is designed to move and cascade and curl naturally. It’s expertly crafted in an “unpolished” way. It gives my clients the freedom to enjoy their evening, and even if a few strands shift or slide you are still flaunting a stunning prom upstyle for long hair.
#26 Refined Twist on a Timeless Look
I would describe this look as a refined and modern take on a timeless style. Starting with a clean bun, you can add embellishments to personalize the look. My favorite part of this updo is the swirl across the back. This style can be worn by anyone with any hair type. If you have thick or coarse hair, prep it with smoothing products like creams or serums. If you have thin or fine hair, prep it with texture products like dry shampoo or hairspray. This style is also great if you like your hair to be away from your face.
#27 Elegant Floral Hair Accessory
This is a chic yet understated look. I appreciate its timeless quality and the versatility to wear it for any event, dressing it up or down as desired! This captivating hairstyle is always a great choice.
#28 Effortless Low Bun with Side Braid
This style features a soft and relaxed appearance! I created a low messy bun and complemented it with a dutch side braid. I love this updo for its effortless vibe while still looking polished. I’m particularly fond of the side braid as it utilizes a lot of hair, enhancing the fullness of the braid.
#29 Bohemian Bun
I would describe this look as bohemian chic. It’s simple yet tousled to give off a beautiful, youthful appearance. I wanted to create a style that was put together and appropriate but still had a feeling of texture. This look is sophisticated with a fun, lived-in vibe. Make sure you’re comfortable putting all your hair up. This is a great style to showcase certain features like your neckline. If your dress has an elaborate design on the back, this hairstyle would be a fantastic way to keep the dress revealed. Not to mention if you plan to dance the night away, you’ll definitely stay confident and cool with this bohemian bun!
#30 Adorable Updo for Long Hair
This look is a contemporary elegant chignon with a dutch braid accent. The most charming aspect of this look is the chunky Dutch braid, which seamlessly blends into the chignon at the back of the head. The tousled soft hair sweeping back underneath the braid and also blending into the chignon adds a romantic feel to the style.
#31 Braided Updo Suitable for Glasses
This is a sophisticated, casual braid. I appreciate how it appears intricate, but in truth, it is quite simple to create. It strikes a balance between understated and stylish! You need to take hair length into account. I suggest this for individuals with medium to long hair. This style leans more towards the formal side, making it ideal for events such as homecoming, prom, weddings, and more. This look would be preferable for someone who embraces a more relaxed, “piecey” appearance.
#32: Stylish Messy Braided Updo
Start by creating a small braid on one side of your dark, shoulder-length hair. Finish it off by adding texture and some wavy face-framing pieces. The next thing you know, you’ve achieved a beautiful-looking messy braided updo!
#33: Beautiful Braid Updo
A timeless style, this elegant do begins with simple, loosely braided sections that transform into an adorable messy low bun. Bonus styling tip – let some long wavy strands fall in front for a playful face-framing effect.
#34: Elegant Low Textured Bun
This low textured bun is a refined, timeless option that will never go out of fashion. This hairstyle can be worn by individuals of all ages. It is a classic style that can be modified to fit any event. For prom, it can be left with texture, or for a wedding, it can be smoothed out.
#35 Charming Loose Braid
This hairstyle is a gentle side updo featuring a braid on the side. I adore it because it suits both hot and humid weather as well as cooler conditions, ensuring it looks flawless throughout the day and into the night. A voluminous and relaxed side braid is an ideal enhancement to this bohemian-inspired updo.
#36 Elegant Braided Updo
I would describe this look as a sophisticated formal updo. My favorite thing about it would be how effortless it was and how delighted my client felt! I also adore that this style is achievable with medium to long hair.
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