Prom Hairstyles for ALL Hair Types!

A fabulous prom dress deserves a gorgeous prom hairstyle to match.

Check out these hair 'dos worn by Blake Lively, Rihanna, Selena Gomez and more teen queens who hit the red carpet on the regular. Get inspired and have fabulous hair on your big night!

Short Prom Hairstyles

Options: Curl it, twist it, braid it, or let it hang loose.

Create beachy waves, bouncy curls or crown your locks with a pretty headband. See how Rihanna and Gwen Stefani styled their short locks! Prom ‘Dos For Short Hair

Retro curls, bangs and a cute half-up ‘do are oh-so-cute for shoulder-length hair. More Prom ‘Dos For Short Hair

Short hair can be braided, twisted, or even teased into a cute bouffant! Take it from Kelly Osbourne and Nicole Richie. Homecoming Hairstyles for Short Hair

Medium-length Prom Hairstyles

Up? Down? No problem Medium-length hair is great for its versatility.

Sometimes the not-a-tendril-out-of-place, flawless hair ‘do won’t do. If you’re going for a more effortless, beachy look, consult these summer hairstyles for formal occasions seen on Lauren Conrad, Miley Cyrus and other California girls.

See Kristen Stewart’s edgy bun, Leighton Meester’s low ponytail and Emma Watson’s effortless updo. Modern Formal Updos.

Prom Hairstyles for Long Hair

Long hair ensures that you’ll have a lot to work with.

Ponytails, braids and big, bouncy curls seen on Demi Lovato, Ashley Benson and other long-haired gals. Homecoming Hairstyles for Long Hair

If an updo isn’t your thing, check out these layers, curls and waves from Mary-Kate Olsen, Rachel Bilson and Zooey Deschanel. Long and Glam Prom Hairstyles.

Prom Hairstyles for Black Hair

Pin, braid or sweep your hair into a whole new ‘do for prom!

Check out Taraji Henson’s pinned up style, Queen Latifah’s chignon and tons of ultra-chic buns that make the perfect party hairstyles.

For a more classic and elegant look, consult this gallery for black prom hair. Amber Riley rocks fun, bouncy curls, Anika Noni Rose sets the standard for a polished look, and Gabrielle Union shows us how waves are done. Gorgeous Black Prom Hair.

Prom Hairstyles for Curly Hair

If your hair is naturally curly, think twice before heating up your flat iron.

Curly hair has natural volume and bounce that is perfect for weaving into a semi-formal updo. Just take it from famous curly-haired celebs like Taylor Swift and Vanessa Hudgens. Curly Updo Hairstyles for Prom and Homecoming.

Note: if you don’t have curly hair but love the look, just whip out a curling iron!

Prom Hairstyles for any Hair Length

Some prom hairstyles are so versatile, it doesn't matter what your locks have going on. Just grab your favorite pomade, bobby pins and a dash of hairspray.

These twists and buns are what we like to call casually elegant prom updos. See what Taylor Momsen and Natalie Portman have done.

If you have an aversion to hairspray, check out this gallery of prom hairstyles that are more on the relaxed side. Ashley Tisdale, Kirsten Dunst and other low-maintenance beauties show you how it’s done.

Some ‘dos are tried-and-true, so we like to call them classic celebrity updos. You won’t regret these hairstyles when you look back at your prom photos in ten years. Just take it from Hayden Panettiere, Nicole Richie and Rashida Jones.

Blake Lively-inspired Prom Hairstyles

We totally get it. Blake Lively has hair that’s so enviable, she deserves two galleries devoted to her flaxen locks.

If you want a Blake Lively-inspired updo, check out her messy twist, side bun and sleek low ponytail in Prom Hairstyles Inspired by Blake Lively.

Or, if you want to riff off of Blake’s curly loose locks, check out these photos of Blake Lively’s Gorgeous Hair. Even when she wears her hair down, the girl never seems to repeat a look twice.