Current Prom Hairstyles

A great part of any girl’s prom is considered as the prom hairstyle she chooses. The most popular prom hairstyles are cause to undergo change every year. This year wavy, feminine styles are more popular, but edgy styles will also fit the ball.

Today’s most popular prom hairstyles are luscious waves or curls. Multiple layers around the face, shoulder length hair and fresh curls blend into a perfect feminine the mirrors the style of topmost pop divas.

Similar but less finished, soft twists blends those curls with style that are half down/ half up. Bangs are also in, particularly sultry or large bangs swept to one side.

Regardless of the emphasis on curls, straight hair still owes its place amongst the popular prom hairstyles. Straight hairstyles which are textured or have a smooth mirror-shine are very popular.

Nowadays, a prom hairstyle known as Sassy Messy Updo is also quite popular. This updo style is spectacular in many ways. The long side-swept bangs are decorated with ribbons of lowlights and highlights offering rich depth and movement whereas the sides of this messy updo are removed back towards the middle of head making a sassy profile.

The side sections of the hair are swept up and pinned loosely into a cascade of soft messy loops that drip seductively from the top of the crown down to the nape of the neck. This elegant and stunning prom updo style is a favorite of many young Hollywood stars. The updo style is elegant and sleek but is also fresh, edgy and young. It is such a simple style which creates instant sassiness combined with simplicity and elegance.

More daring hairstyles consist of shoulder length bobs evocative of the late 70s; the mullet is also in, mixing cropped sections along with longer tresses. Also popular is the very short cut worn by the actress Alyssa Milano.
Always try to have a fallback style in case your hair refuses your selected prom hairstyle. The popular French braid is a best example of a style that can put in control and class to any bad hair day.

The appropriate accessory can make the difference between the hair stunning and attractive. Vintage hair combs or bejeweled hair sticks are also popular. Whatever you choose, be sure that the hairstyle is matching with the dress that you have chosen, as well as with your jewelry and of course your shoes.