Celebrity Prom Hairstyles

Miley Cyrus Prom Hairstyle Ideas 2009

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Disney superstar Miley Cyrus has gorgeous long brown locks, which she usually leaves down and casually curled for public appearances. Occasionally she'll pull her hair back into an elegant updo - as she did for the Oscars - which helps to show off whichever dress she's wearing that evening.

Miley's formal hairstyles are all excellent choices for elegant prom hairstyles for long hair. Poor Miley doesn't go to a regular school, so she'll probably never attend a prom; it's more likely she's come to think of the red carpet as her own prom.

At the 2009 Academy Awards, Miley gathered her hair in to this curly, low bun, with her growing-out bangs framing her face. Any hairstylist should be able to do this with a curling iron and plenty of bobby pins.

At the Grammy Awards, Miley chose to show off more of her perfectly-curled mane in an elegant, partly-plaited style (note the soft French braids at the sides of her head) that she later took down for her performance with Taylor Swift.

Miley Cyrus Prom Hairstyles

At the CMA Awards last year, Miley pulled her hair into a side bun with curly tendrils hanging down. It looked like a formal, funky ponytail. The trick to pulling this look off? Curling your hair so that it looks elegant without appearing overdone.

At the Golden Globes, Miley's hair was styled into a half-up, half-down hairstyle that would be a perfect prom hairstyle for long hair. The tendrils that were pulled back from Miley's face were tied or pinned down beneath a layer of Miley's hair for an extra-smooth look.

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Perfect Prom Updos

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Long Curly Hairstyles for Prom

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Nothing looks more gorgeous and feminine than tumbling, cascading curls, so if that's your natural hair texture, you're in luck this prom season! Some of the stars' favorite styles tend to be long and curly, so we've gathered pics of some of our favorite 'dos to inspire you for the big night. And if you're planning to curl your hair to get the right texture, don't worry -- we won't tell. See all the looks!

Half Up Half Down Prom Hairstyles

The Prettiest Half-Up 'Dos for Prom It may seem like most half up half down prom hairstyles are meant for ladies with long hair, but most of those looks could easily be achieved with shoulder-length hair or longer. Half up half down hairstyles are a wonderfully romantic look for prom, as they keep the hair out of the face (perfect for dancing) but look carefree and unfussy at the same time. See all the looks!