Best Celebrity-Inspired Prom Hairstyles for Long Hair
We've covered all the lob-length looks and pixie-perfect 'dos that you'd want to copy for prom, but there's still a whole other category out there. For those with flowing mermaid manes, there's no shortage of options when it comes to prepping for prom. Whether you wear it curly or straight (or somewhere in-between), long hair lends itself to any number of braids, updos, and ponytails. And, contrary to popular belief, long hair is actually pretty low-maintenance; add some shine spray, and you can pretty much leave it as-is.
It was no easy feat to narrow down the best examples, but we found 11 of the coolest prom #hairgoals around, from Kaia Gerber's tumbling waves to Camila Cabello's statement-making hair accessory. Trust us: it'll be hard to choose just one.
Getty Images1/13Click through to check out 11 of the most statement-making ways to wear your long hair for prom — and the styling products to help you pull off the looks.
Photo: Getty Images2/13Kaia Gerber
Kaia's shiny waves never fail to give us total hair envy. To recreate their tousled texture, coat your hair with a volumizing and thermal-protecting lotion — before you go in with the heat tools.
Arrojo Protective Thickening Lotion, $24. arrojoproduct.com
Photo: Getty Images3/13Zendaya
Zendaya made our jaws drop with this voluminous low pony, which is just everything, To really enhance that undone effect, gather your hair in a low ponytail and spritz with a shaping spray before you start teasing away.
Big Sexy Hair What a Tease Backcomb in a Bottle, $19.95. ulta.com
Courtesy of Instagram/bellahadid4/13Bella Hadid
Pull your beach waves into a half-up hairstyle for a glam prom twist. To give it grip and gloss, spray on a color-enhancing dry shampoo.
Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo Dark Tones, $26. sephora.com
Photo: Getty Images5/13Ming Xi
If you're wearing tons of jewelry, go with an elegantly understated topknot. Make sure the updo stays in place — especially for the dance-floor — with an anti-frizz hairspray.
Kérastase Laque Noir Extra-Strong Hold Hairspray for Setting Long-Lasting Styles, $20.50. kerastase-usa.com
Photo: Getty Images6/13Hana Jirickova
Take a page out of Blair Waldorf's book and adorn your hair with a velvet headband. It's the ultimate accessory.
Velvet Hairband, $33. etsy.com
Photo: Getty Images7/13Medalion Rahimi
Embrace your natural curls like the Before I Fall actress with a wispy, face-framing ponytail. Just work a curl-enhancing, anti-frizz foam through your hair before you let it air-dry.
John Frieda Dream Curls Air-Dry Waves Styling Foam, $8.99. target.com
Photo: Getty Images8/13Zoe Kravitz
We love how Zoe combined a topknot, twisted updo, and braids in one hairstyle. Keep your 'do in place with this moisturizing gel.
Cantu Moisturizing Twist & Lock Gel, $5.99. naturallycurly.com
Photo: Getty Images9/13Camila Cabello
Dress up a simple low pony with an oh-so-pretty black velvet ribbon, just like Camila. Pro-tip: Head over to your local fabric store for a quick take on the accessory.
Celebrate It Black Velvet Ribbon, $1.79 for 3 yards. michaels.com
Photo: Getty Images10/13Lily-Rose Depp
Lily's look is a great reminder that gym hairstyles can get a glamorous lift from statement lips. We love how she paired her bright red pout with flowing beach waves and a super-casual ponytail. A curl-enhancing texture lotion will keep your hair perfectly mussed.
Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion, $42. bluemercury.com
Photo: Getty Images11/13Bhumika Arora
Amped up, glossy waves will never fail you. Give them an extra dose of shine with an assist from a volume-enhancing glaze.
Missha Procure Transtyle Voluming Hair Glaze, $6. misshaus.com
Photo: Getty Images12/13Rowan Blanchard
Ballerina buns are usually sleek and structured, but we love how Rowan softened the shape and pulled out a few strands around her face for a dreamier vibe. Spray on some dry shampoo to keep your hair texturized for styling, but smooth for the remainder of the night.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo, $12. sephora.com
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