In need of a magical hair idea for prom? Look no further, because you’ve found a type of hairstyle that makes everything possible.
Face-framing or sleek front; wavy, curly or straight — one of these 21 half-up half-down hair ideas will make you look as if you’ve just walked out of a fairy tale straight into prom!
1. Half Updo With Flowers
Soft flowy waves and gorgeous iridescent flower accessories of this half updo are worthy of a fairy prom queen!
2. Soft Waves Half Updo
The first thing that comes to my mind when someone mentions magic is sparkle. Add just a few sparkly tinsels throughout your strands, and with this simple half-up hairstyle, you’ll be ready to take the spotlight on your big night!
3. Half Updo With Headband
Adding a headband to your half updo is another way of making it special. Check out the photo above — the fancy accessory looks like a tiara. Royalcore prom half-up hairstyle indeed!
4. Half Updo With Bow
A satin bow in your hair like in the pic above is only one of creative ways you can wear a ribbon hairstyle. Choose a tea length ball gown — and you have the look any princess would dream of wearing to a ball; or in your case prom!
5. Hair Bow Half Updo
Instead of adding accessories, you can ask your hairdresser to make some out of your hair! Just take a look at the extraordinary hair bow on this half-up half-down hairstyle.
6. Half-Up Ponytail Prom Hairstyle
In need of a neat hairstyle for prom? This ponytail half updo gives you the best of both worlds: your hair is pulled back from your pretty face, yet it cascades down your shoulders and back.
7. Braided Crown Half Updo
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A crown braid is another enchanting example of making your hair the only accessory you need on a half-up hairstyle for prom.
8. Fishtail Half Updo
The fishtail braid looks more complex than the regular braid — and will give you a Scandinavian princess vibe. That’s a cool way to wear a half-up half-down hairstyle to prom, don’t you agree?
9. Sleek Front Half-Up Half-Down Prom Hairstyle
Something about this look reminds me of Daphne Reynolds, the main character from a classic chick-flick What a Girl Wants. The sleek front makes it appear neat and elegant, while gentle waves soften the look.
10. Half-Up Lob Prom Hairstyle
For all prom princesses sporting short hair: a lob with the simplest half updo for this special night is an enchanting choice! You can accessorize it to add that little something extra, though you have to admit it looks pretty good on its own.
11. Curly Half Updo
For all the modern, rock-star princesses out there, a curly and a little messy half updo is the prom hair of choice! Add some colorful streaks — or if you’re feeling exceptionally brave, have them dyed — in the same shade as your dress for a spellbinding effect.
12. Simple Half Updo With Highlights
If you’re not a fan of out-of-this-world hues, then you can add depth to your half-up prom hairstyle with highlights or lowlights in shades that fall within the spectrum of your natural hair color.
13. Hollywood Waves Half Updo
Hollywood waves are among the hot retro looks this season. There’s something dreamy about the way the hair is styled into a half updo here — everyone at your prom will be enchanted to meet you!
14. Boho Half Updo
This disheveled braid with a mythical vibe is just one of many boho half-up half-down prom hair ideas you can try.
15. Half Updo With Side Swoop
This swoop that reaches all the way to the other side of your face gives the ultimate ’90s vibes — and the edges give it a fableous little twist; a unique half-up hairstyle for prom!
16. Cheer Half Updo
This cheerleader-inspired half-up half-down ponytail hairstyle is a lovely choice for girlies who want a modern princess vibe for their prom night.
17. Bob Half Updo
I’ve already told you lobs can be worn in a half-up hairstyle — but what about bobs? Of course they can! Magic or not, soft curls and this vine accessory made this layered bob a short sensation, ideal for prom.
18. Knotted Half Up
I don’t know about you but for me knots are synonymous with pirates! Channel a pirate princess in your prom hairstyle with this knotted half updo that would even amaze Elizabeth Swann!
19. Braided Half Updo
Multiple thin braids embedded into a thicker one give an edge to this half-up half-down hairstyle. A stunning prom hair choice for all the girls who looked up to warrior princesses growing up!
20. Sleek And Straight Half Updo
Here we have a half-up half-down ponytail hairstyle with a sleek front and straightened hair, which accentuates its length. The edges curled at the cheekbones are a stellar detail!
21. Half Updo With A Twist
This half-up half-down prom hairstyle is absolutely charming in its simplicity. The use of pins to secure the twisted strands makes it seem as if the twist has been made solely out of your hair!