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Half-Up, Half-Down Prom Hairstyles That Are Easy and Elegant

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April 11, 2017 at 12:01 PM

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Center part

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Put a bow on it

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Put a bow on it

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Put a bow on it

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Add some bling

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Short hair rules

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Short hair rules

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Short hair rules

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Short hair rules

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Short hair rules

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braid it up and down

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braid it up and down

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braid it up and down

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braid it up and down

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Sleek and straight

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Sleek and straight

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Sleek and straight

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Pomp it real good

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Pomp it real good

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Pomp it real good

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Pomp it real good

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Pomp it real good

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Beautiful bouffant

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Beautiful bouffant

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braids galore

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Braids galore

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Natural curls

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Natural curls

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Natural curls

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Natural curls

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Half-up, half-down prom hairstyles: Regal ringlets

Nothing says prom quite like a half-up, half-down hairstyle.

Though very traditional, this hairdo looks great with classic, strapless gowns or glitzy, two-piece frocks. And with the right amount of bobby pins or carefully-placed braids, a half-up, half-down prom hairstyle can withstand hours of taking selfies and getting low on the dance floor.

We’ve found 43 red carpet ‘dos that would make for easy and elegant half-up, half-down prom hairstyles. The best part? There’s a style for every hair type, texture, and length! Scroll through for loads of prom hair inspiration from your favorite celebs.

Read more from Yahoo Style + Beauty:

• 7 Stunning Prom Makeup Ideas

• 15 Prom Makeup and Hair Ideas for Your Big Night

• I Got Prom Makeup Done at 3 Different Counters and Here’s What Happened

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