3-Not only does a skinny, sparkly headband hold a side part neatly in place, but it adds an extra dash of movie star glamour to a prom hairstyle. For dresses that require a bare neck - like high-neck dresses or halter gowns - a nice headband works as an ideal alternative to necklaces.




4-Though she was actually walking the red carpet, Uma looked like a beach goddess with her wavy, sun-bleached updo. A perfect prom hairstyle option for curly girls, simply apply a smoothing cream to your air-dried tendrils then pin sections of curls on your crown in a random, carefree manner.




5-A charming antique brooch or hair pin can make the most low-maintenance bun look like a million bucks. Blow dry your hair straight, part it at the side, then gather it in a tight slightly off-center bun. Take those tresses from an everyday updo to a special prom hairstyle with Great Aunt Eleanor's vintage bauble (just ask first!).