Prom & Homecoming Hairstyles 2011

Sep 18 2011

The number-one rule for prom and homecoming is you gotta look good, preferably sexy. And to look good, you have to get the hair and prom makeup right. We've handpicked hundreds of hairstyles for 2011 that aren't ugly, dated or wrong, wrong, wrong (tiaras, anyone? Leave that for the prom queen).

Most Popular Prom & Homecoming Hairstyle Trends for 2011

This year, prom is all about a relaxed, casual look. Prim updos have been replaced by long waves pinned back, braids, twists, romantic, soft updos and messy buns.

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Half-Up/Half-Down Prom Hairstyles

Don't want to go all the way up or down? These half-up/half-down prom hairstyles are gorgeous.

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Short Hair for Prom & Homecoming

Who says you have to go long at prom? Short hair is sassy and sophisticated. With the right dress and jewelry, even a pixie cut can look dressed up. Here are my favorite short hairstyles to inspire you for prom.

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Classic Prom & Homecoming Updos

Are you more classy than sassy, more mild than wild? These classic prom hairstyles include mostly updos featured on the celebrity red carpet.

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Casual, Yet Cool, Prom & Homecoming Hair

Messy is trendy. These prom hairstyles are incredibly stylish, yet aren't shellacked in place: Exactly why I went ga-ga over them.

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Updo Not For You? Keep Your Hair Down for Prom

Who says you have to put hair in an updo for prom? These long, wavy prom hairstyles are gorgeous and very hot for prom 2011. Sometimes an updo just won't do. Here are some non-updo prom hairstyle options for all hair lengths.

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Ponytail Options for Prom

A sleek ponytail can set you apart from the crowd at prom this year. Paired with the right dress and jewelry, a ponytail can be your best prom hair option.

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Prom Hair Featuring Feathers, Headbands, Barrettes & Bobby Pins

These galleries feature updos with cool feather headbands, velvet headbands, ballerina bands, and gorgeous hairpins.

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Prom Hair With Braids

Check out these prom hairstyles with braids. Try a bun wrapped in a braid, a braid as a headband or curly hair loosely braided into a romantic updo.

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Prom Hairstyle How-Tos

Step-by-step instructions on how to create several classic updos.

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Prom Hairstyles for Black Hair

These looks, mostly inspired by the red carpet, are super cool for prom.

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Funky-Yet-Cool Prom Hairstyles

These aren't your mama's prom hairstyles. Cool ribbons, wild updos, these looks will get you noticed.

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Celebrity-Inspired Prom Hairstyles

Perhaps there's no better inspiration for a formal event than the red carpet. Look for your favorite celebrity here to see if you want to mimic her look.

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More Prom Hairstyles

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