2019 Prom Hair Style Trends

Popular Hairstyles for Prom 2019

Your hairdo is one of the most important elements of your prom ensemble. You want your lovely hair to stand out without getting in the way of your prom gown. Keep your look trendy and youthful by trading your mom's French twist for one of these updated prom hairstyles for 2019.

Bun Hairstyles

• Loose Bun
• This no-fuss prom hairstyle involves gathering your hair into a loose bun at the back of your head. Pull on some of the pieces to create a slightly tousled, textured look in the front. Then, embellish the up-do with a sparkly headband or another hair embellishment of your choice.
• Pro tip: Give this hairstyle an instant boho-glam look by finishing it with a flower crown.
• Pigtail Buns
• Create a cute, youthful look that will keep your hair out of your eyes while you dance the night away with a set of pigtail buns. Begin by gathering your hair into high pigtails and then wrap them around to create two matching buns at the crown of your head. Decorate them with fun clips or even glitter hairspray.
• Four Baby Buns
• Opt for a different multi-bun look by splitting your pigtail buns into two pairs. Place two at the crown of your head and two at the nape of your neck.

Braided Hairstyles

• Cornrow Braids
• Create a lovely polished look for prom night by French braiding your hair close to the scalp. Leave the ends free and gather them in a loose ponytail at the nape of your neck.
• Braided Up-Do
• Transform a classic braid into a trendy up-do by braiding a high ponytail, flipping the bottom end under and securing the whole braid to the back of your head with bobby pins.
• Fishtail Braid
• A fishtail braid is like the cool older cousin of the regular three-strand braid. Create a regular fishtail and then pull on individual pieces of hair to add volume and create a stylish, unpolished look.
• Pro tip: You can also substitute a regular braid if you prefer. Add a touch of boho beauty by clipping faux flowers into your hair.

Half-Up Hairstyles

• Teased Half-Up
• Opt for a classic half-up hairstyle with a cool, unpolished finish by teasing your hair before pulling it back. Make sure to curl the ends to add a touch of glamor.
• Stacked Half-Up Buns
• Pull your hair half-up and divide it into three separate ponytails stacked one on top of the other down the back of your head. Turn these into three stacked buns for a trendy look.
• Side Twists
• Pull back sections of your hair on just one side of your head and twist them before securing them with embellished hair clips.

Loose Hairstyles

• Wavy Short Hair
• Use a curling iron to loosely curl your short hair and finish it with a tiara, flower crown or headband. This is an easy option for girls with hair too short for an up-do.
• Pro tip: Use texturizing spray to create beachy waves for a less-polished look.
• Faux Wet Hair
• Get the popular high-fashion look of faux wet hair by straightening your hair and spreading pomade on it from the roots to the ends. Comb it back away from your face to complete the look.
• Lots of Pins
• Straighten your hair or curl it, depending on your preference. Use lots of embellished or unembellished bobby pins to pin back just one side of your hair.