1Slicked- Back Bob with Tucked Ends
Emma McIntyre//Getty Images So, you're wearing a suit to prom and can't figure out what to do with your hair. Zendaya is all the inspo you need because this slicked-back faux bob with tucked ends serves a major look.
2Gatsby Wave Updo
Taylor Hill//Getty Images Say hello to the Roaring Twenties with textured. pin-tucked waves and curls. Just like The Great Gatsby, this updo is a classic.
3Cornrows with Distressed Wool
Christopher Polk//Getty Images Serve major goth vibes by intertwining distressed wool into cornrows.
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4Faux Wet Hair
Jon Kopaloff//Getty Images If your outfit is already extra AF, opt for a sleek and chic 'do. Slick down flyaways to ensure this pop punk-inspired look doesn't budge.
5Sleek Half Up, Half Down
Jerritt Clark//Getty Images You can't ever go wrong with a half-up hairstyle. If you'd like to add a little extra drama, toss in a few clip-in extensions for volume and length.
6Pearl Accented French Braid Ponytail
Valentina Frugiuele//Getty Images This show-stopping look is a hybrid of several styles that reign supreme during prom season. Does it get any better than a ponytail meets French braid, braided bun, and pearl accented 'do? We think not.
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7Messy Fishtail Ponytail
Lionel Hahn//Getty Images Can we get a little commotion for the back of this hairstyle? Complement a messy look with a fishtail braid ponytail.
8Cropped Cut
Mike Marsland//Getty Images This one is for the besties with short hair who want to let their prom 'fit and jewelry stand out the most. A cropped haircut keeps hair out of your face, and the style is so minimal that it gives you room to go bigger with accessories.
9Pretty Waves
Steve Granitz//Getty Images When it doubt, wave it out. Soft, subtle waves are a minimalist's dream.
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10Bubble Ponytail
Frazer Harrison//Getty Images Y2K trends are making a massive comeback. Use vibrant colored string to transport your ponytail to the early 2000s.
11High Ponytail with Flipped Ends and Slicked Bangs
Jerritt Clark//Getty Images Stand out in a room full of updos with this throwback look.
12Bombshell Curls
Amy Sussman//Getty Images If old Hollywood glam is the look you're going for, bombshell curls are a must. Layering helps the soft tendrils frame the face and highlight your prom makeup look.
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13Glitter Ponytails
Matt Winkelmeyer//Getty Images Prom, but make it Euphoria. Chunky hair glitter is the perfect prop to highlight your look.
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16Disco Curls
Victor VIRGILE//Getty Images Transform into a 1970's era diva with gravity-defying curls. There's no such thing as too much when you're rocking this look, so feel free to go all out with your makeup and accessories, too.
17Low Bun with Curtain Bangs
Rodin Eckenroth//Getty Images Calling all Wednesday Addams stans. If you're ready to put a unique spin on the hit Netflix character, opt for curtain bangs and a low bun like Jenna Ortega.
18Sparkly Pins
Kirstin Sinclair//Getty Images Let your hair accessories do all the talking this prom. Dazzling hair pins and clips can turn the most minimal hairstyle into full glam.
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19Mermaid Braid Crown and Bangs
CBS Photo Archive//Getty Images If you want to look like you came straight out of a fairytale go for brow-shielding bangs and a low mermaid braid crown. Don't forget to pull out tendrils by your ear for an added whimsical touch.
20Messy Space Buns
Alessio Botticelli//Getty Images Deliver an effortless slay with laidback messy buns.
Jasmine Washington is an Assistant Editor at Seventeen, where she covers celebrity news, beauty, lifestyle, and more. For the past decade, she has worked for media outlets, including BET, MadameNoire, VH1, and many others, where she used her voice to tell stories across various verticals. Follow her on Instagram.
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