Short Prom Hairstyles

Short hair is great for every day looks.  It is easy to take care of and stays out of the way of your active lifestyle. But when that special night rolls around, you want to create an elegant prom hairstyle for short hair. Though you may need to experiment to find the right look for you, it is possible to find the perfect look for prom.

Most prom hairstyles for short hair should focus on taking attention away from your hair and putting it on your dress. Experiment with a sleek look. Take some gel or pomade and create a definite part in your hair.

Then slick the hair away from either side of the part as well as away from your face. You can even use the pomade to create a slightly sculpted look around your face. Think of Lisa Minnelli in Cabaret, but less androgynous.

Your prom hairstyle for short hair can also combine some sleekness and some textures. Brush the front half of your hair into a smooth part that frames either side of your face. If you want, you can clip it out of your eyes with a small jeweled barrette.

Then, in the back, add sculpting wax and back brush your hair to give it spiky body. If you’re feeling really adventurous, pull your crimping iron out of the closet and create a prom hairstyle for short hair with a pattern of textured and non-textured hair throughout your head.

For example, let the hair closest to your face be smooth and then crimp the next four or five inch chunk before crimping and back brushing the whole back of your head.



For a more whimsical prom hairstyle for short hair, go for sparkly butterfly clips. Take a small part of your hair, twist it, and tie it in a loose knot. Then you should soften the ends with a curling iron. Use a butterfly clip to attach it to your head.

Space the knots evenly or have smaller knots on top and thicker knots in the back. It creates a halo of soft hair punctuated by shining butterflies. You will look innocent and gorgeous all at the same time.