Best Prom Updos

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Everyone wants to have the perfect hair for prom, and the best prom updos will give you a classic look that keeps you from having to worry about your hair all night long. Dance the night away in style, and be proud to share your pictures of the event far into the future.

Rank	Item	Why is it the best
1.	Chignon A soft, loose bun, often with cascading curls	The chignon is a classic look for any formal occasion, from weddings to prom. It's one of the best prom updos because it's easy (you can do it yourself if you aren't getting your hair done by a professional), but it looks pretty and will keep your hair well out of your face all night long.

2.	Cascading Ringlets Curly hair is pulled up, then allowed to fall.	If you have curly hair, one of the best prom updos for you is one in which your hair is pulled up on top of your head with a couple of ringlets allowed to fall on each side of your face. This is an unfussy, sweet and romantic look any teen will love.

3.	Fancy Bun Take the chignon to a new level.	If you're having your hair done or have an enterprising friend who can help you, a fancy bun is a great way to do your hair for the prom. Hair is usually divided into sections so that the bun has several different parts, but you can sculpt it into any shape you like.

4.	Ponytail Hair pulled back from the face and spilling out in back	If you think a ponytail is too boring for a special occasion, think about a combination ponytail/chignon in which the hair is pulled back then flipped up and secured with clips. A simple hairstyle like a ponytail is made memorable through the use of great accessories like a flower or even a tiara.

5.	Pixie Pins Make shorter hair sparkle.	If you have short hair but would still like to try a formal hairstyle, the best prom updo for you is to place some great sparkly pins around your head. If you have bangs you can pin them back, or if your hair is long enough in the back to pin, you can hold it up and sculpt it with these pins for a sleek look.

6.	Let it Go Long Try a low ponytail and gentle waves.	If you have long, wavy hair and aren't interested in a major hair production for prom, try a low ponytail. This will leave your hair cascading down your shoulders while keeping it out of your face for pictures. Again, you can add extra style to this look with a dramatic clip or even a wreath of flowers in your hair.

7.	Punky and Playful Try a chunk updo for an attractively messy look.	This nontraditional classic is a great prom updo for the girl who bought a vintage prom dress and plans to wear it with her Doc Martens. Take sections of hair and put them into individual buns, leaving the ends hanging out in chunks if you like. Add clips to keep flyaways out of your face while you dance the night away.

8.	Structured Curls Build structure with pins and hairspray.	Another of the best prom updos requiring the help of a stylist, a structured curly updo can take just about any shape imaginable. Try a series of curls held in place with fancy pins, or go for a wreath of hair with more hair falling down around your shoulders.

9.	Braids A classic but less formal look	Making an updo with braids doesn't have to make you look like Princess Leia. In fact, you can just braid your hair and leave it down, or turn your long braids into a fun bun or other hairstyle. Braids add structure and ease to many updos.

10.	The Non-updo Updo A simple pulled-back look	If you're doing your hair yourself and just don't know what you can accomplish on your own, don't worry about it. Pull part of your hair back with a nice clip or a couple of sparkly pins, curl the ends or add a zig-zag to your part and be on your way. It's quick, easy, unfussy and classic.