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A selection of gorgeous prom hairstyles for those of you with really long hair. Add curls, half up half down, crimped hair or straight. These prom hairstyles are delicate, sweet and elegant!

Here is a nice video with a very easy diy prom hairstyle by this very lovely girl on youtube. These hairstyles are great for those of you with long hair but you could get away with it with shorter hair say at least up to your shoulders.

You will need a clamp type clip (hopefully a pretty diamante encrusted one) and lots of bobby pins, oooh and of course your tiara!!

Well we certainly did learn something and had fun doing it - thank you fafinettex3!

For more prom hairstyle ideas be sure to check out: prom hairstyles up dos 1 and prom hairstyles up do ideas 2.

More gorgeous  hairstyles for your prom with a great view of the style from the front and the back. Accessories such as flowers give the hairstyle a great touch and is very in at the moment, choose a color that compliments your prom gown.

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Low side ponytail with big loose curls and big flower pin to complement the prom dress.

Look like a homecoming queen with this gorgeous high bun prom hairstyle up do.

Appear beautifully elegant with this gorgeous high ponytail with the hair brought into a bun. This is the perfect prom hairstyle if you have a prom dress with a beautiful back that you want to show off.

Low ponytail with hair curled and flowers pinned to the hair in the same color as the prom dress for added charm.

Set hair with big curls, let the hair out and pin it up loosely for this sexy and feminine prom hairstyle.

Extremely high fancy bun with the hair pulled back tightly to give that mesmerizing regal effect to your prom style.

Now that prom dresses have been chosen and so have your dates it is time to think about what you are going to do with your hair on that special prom night. If you are looking for glamorous, sophisticated and fancy prom hairstyle then you have found the right place, here is a series of great prom hair style looks for you to wear. I have provided a view of the front and the back of the prom hairstyle so that if you decide that this is the look for you; you don't have to leave any part of the hairstyle to guesswork.

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Beautiful long hair pinned up the front in a sleek side part with big loose cascading curls down the back.

If you have long hair putting your hair up in a sophisticated bun will make you look very elegant and draw attention to the neckline of your dress. Add flowers to match your dress for that extra sparkle.

A classy prom hairstyle with hair up in a big ponytail and a semi bun with the remainder of the hair cascading down in a huge loose curl.

Side parted hairstyle that goes into a loose sexy and smooth ponytail for that touch of femininity. match this hairstyle with big chandelier earrings to compliment your prom dress.

Another variation of the classy chignon but this time higher up near the crown of the head. This is a very formal look and would look fantastic with most prow gowns.

If you have gorgeous long hair consider trying it up in a low side ponytail and curling you hair with a flat iron you can then let those curls cascade down one shoulder for a very girly and sexy prom style.

You can never go wrong with an elegant chignon at any formal occasion, whether it be a prom, wedding or any other special event. The chignon hairstyle works on straight, wavy and curly hair.

Here is a good up do hairstyle video tutorial suitable for a prom, wedding or any other formal occasion. You may need somebody else to help you with this. The first step with the rollers can also be achieved by simply blow drying your hair using a round bristle brush.

This is one of the good prom hairstyles for long hair and it is very easy to do at home but makes you look classy and elegant like you just stepped out of a hair salon. So if you are looking for DIY hairstyles, why not consider this one as one of the potential runner ups for your prom hairstyles.

Note: This video mentions Nexus products quite a lot because the video is brought to us by the good people at Nexus, however any good quality styling product will work just as well.

The Sophisticated Chignon for your Prom or Wedding:

Are you looking for a great new  hairstyle without the use of scissors or dyes or hair stylists? Braiding your hair is a great way to achieve a new look and best of all there a many different braids to choose from and you can do them in your own home. Fishtail braids are great for adding a touch of class and elegance to your everyday look. Fishtail braids are fabulous hairstyles for weddings, proms or any formal occasion.

The fishtail braid is a beautiful DIY hairstyle that can be worn at weddings, any formal occassion and is also perftect for everyday life

Fishtail Braid Tutorial

1. Comb through hair to get all the knots out
2. Tie hair in a ponytail
3. Add a fine mist of hairspray to the hair
4. Divide the hair in the ponytail into two sections
5. Take a small strand of hair from the right section and pass it over to the left section (how big you make the strands of hair depends on you, the smaller the strand the more delicate and refined the fishtail braid will look)
6. Take a small strand of hair from the left section and pass it over to the right section
7. Continue the above method all the way down the braid
8. Make sure you hold the braid tightly applying a firm pressure with your thumb in the middle of the braid to avoid hair slipping out.

Here is part 2 of our wedding hairstyle gallery with another ten wonderful updo's for all you fabulous, happy brides.

This will be part of an ongoing series - part 3 coming soon - so bookmark us or subscribe to the RSS to make sure you don't miss a thing while looking for your perfect wedding hairstyle!

You have bought your gorgeous gown, your wedding date is getting closer; maybe one of these wedding hairstyles is exactly what you have been looking for.

Here are 12 great wedding hair updos, don't forget to add wedding hair accessories to add more style and elegance to your special evening.