Prom Hairstyles 2010: Photos of Prom Hairstyles, Updos and Half-dos

The number-one rule for prom is you gotta look good, preferably sexy. And to look good, you have to get the hairstyle right. We've handpicked hundreds of prom hairstyles for 2010 that aren't ugly, dated or wrong, wrong, wrong. (Tiaras, anybody?)

Classic Prom, Homecoming Updos

Are you more classy than sassy, more mild than wild? These classic prom hairstyles include mostly updos featured on the celebrity red carpet.

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Prom Hairstyle How-Tos

Step-by-step instructions on how to create several classic updos.

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Casual, Yet Cool, Prom Hair

Messy is trendy. These prom hairstyles are incredibly stylish, yet aren't shellacked in place: Exactly why we went ga-ga over them.

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Updo Not For You? Keep Your Hair Down for Prom

Who says you have to put hair in an updo for prom? These long, wavy prom hairstyles are gorgeous and very hot for prom 2009. Sometimes an updo just won't do. Here are some non-updo prom hairstyle options for all hair lengths.

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Half-Up/Half-Down Prom Hairstyles

Don't want to go all the way up or down? These half-up/half-down prom hairstyles are gorgeous.

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Prom Hairstyles for Black Hair

Weave alert! These looks, mostly inspired by the red carpet, are super cool for prom.

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Funky-Yet-Cool Prom Hairstyles

These aren't your mama's prom hairstyles. Cool ribbons, wild updos, these looks will get you noticed.

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Celebrity-Inspired Prom Hairstyles

Perhaps there's no better inspiration for a formal event than the red carpet. Look for your favorite celebrity here to see if you want to mimic her look.

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