15 Celebrity-Inspired Ways to Wear Your Hair for Prom
Now that you’ve landed the perfect prom dress, it's time to find the right hairstyle to go with it. Will you exude romance with whimsical braids or go retro-glam with Old Hollywood waves? We kept a close eye on some of our favorite young stars and came up with the best prom-worthy plaits, curls, updos, and more, to help you decide.
For a final touch of flair, why not incorporate a sparkling hair accessory? A sprinkle of gemstones, as demonstrated by Emma Watson (above), is an easy way to take on the trend—and will make an otherwise simple hairstyle stand out on the dance floor.
Want more prom hairstyles? From classic chignons to polished ponytails, find all the inspiration you'll need in our gallery!
Emma Watson’s Hair Gems
Imogen Poots’ Plaited Updo
Emma Roberts’ Wavy Bob
Lea Michele's Retro Waves
Shailene Woodley's Sleek Pixie
Bella Thorne's Curly Half Updo
Ashley Greene's Tousled Waves
For an edgy, rock ‘n roll vibe, search no further than Ashley Greene's tousled strands for inspiration. After misting dry hair with Herbal Essences Set Me Up Heat Protection Spray ($6; amazon.com), hairstylist Richard Collins twisted two-inch sections of hair around a 1.5” curling iron, leaving out the ends for added edge. While twisting and curling section by section, Collins suggests keeping some pieces straighter, “especially around the hairline, to create a more tousled look,” he says. To finish, he blasted Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo ($7; drugstore.com) at the root for an instant boost of body and applied hair spray to lock the style in place.