If you're looking for prom hairstyles for short hair, you're just in luck! So many of our favorite celebrities have had major hair transformations recently, giving us seemingly endless inspo for short prom hairstyles. Our Instagram feeds have been full of short hairstyles like Isabel Merced's bixie cut, Emma Chamberlain's textured crop, and more.
We've rounded up some of our favorite short hairstyles that would be perfect for prom night. And, there's a little bit of everything. There's buzz cuts, pixie cuts, bixie cuts, chin-length bobs, and shoulder-length long bobs in the mix. So, scroll on to find trendy and easy prom hairstyles for short hair. (And, we also have a comprehensive guide on prom hairstyles for every hair length and type here.) As you go, just remember to make sure you're taking care of your short strands with hair masks, heat protectant spray, and of course, gentle hands!
Long Bobs
A coquette prom dress would be perfectly complemented with ringlet curls like Rosé's. It's also great way to get the illusion of shorter hair if you're not ready or don't have the time to get a fresh cut before prom. Try a small curling wand or rollers to get this look at home.
Going for an edgy look? A mullet inspired by Kristen Stewart might just be the perfect final touch to your anti-prom prom look.
Soft waves like Ella Purnell's have an effortlessly chic vibe, especially if you're wearing an ethereal dress and Midnight Sun makeup, for example. To get the look on short hair, carefully doing the waves by hand with a flat iron might be quickest, but you can also tie your hair in a few medium-sized braids the night before and leave them in for a while so your hair can hold the waves.
Prom is a big night, so you might not want to experiment with a totally new look. To add just a subtle change to your hair, consider a very loose curl. Use a large wand or flat iron in one quick, gentle swoop and brush out the curl to your heart's content. This is a great option for those with curtain bangs like Emma Mackey's.
While leaving the money pieces out might have a face-framing effect, pinning them back can show off your makeup in all its full glory so no detail goes missed. You can opt for a wet look with waves like Cat Missal to make the hairstyle look seamless.
Bobs
Your hair might be too short for a full updo, but that's fine because a half-up, half-down bob is so chic. Like Gracie Abrams, you can leave a few face-framing layers out and opt to lift the ponytail for a faux bumped look.
Side bangs are making a comeback! Sarah Catherine Hook made the throwback style super elegant on the red carpet by opting for a soft curl.
An ultra chic look is a slicked down bob. Naomi Scott opted to go the extra mile with flicked ends and pinned bangs. For a special occasion like prom, clips can add a bit of sparkle to your look.
For an edgier style, consider a hime cut. Though it's not as big of a difference in layers when you have a bob, it's still very cool. Take Halsey for example.
You might find yourself looking back at prom photos for many years to come, so these classic look curls Zendaya wore would be perfect.
Another timeless style is a blow out. It looks super chic on a bob, as exemplified by Ayo Edebiri.
Just like half-up, half-down looks, you can tuck one side of your hair behind the ear and leave the other out for a dynamic look. Lily Collins did it with sleek straight hair, but it would also look great with curls.
To up the ante, try a soft curl on the loose side like Supriya Ganesh.
Don't be afraid to blend styles. You can add braids to your bob like Tyla, whether it's just a few where you part your hair or more.
Bixie Cuts
Sweeping your bangs to the side is a simple and easy way to change up your short hairstyle for prom. You can opt for a slicked down look like Iris Law for an elegant but edgy vibe.
Another coquette option is curling the ends of your bixie like Isabela Merced.
For a simple way to refresh your bixie for the special night, try styling your bangs in clustered strands for a sparser wispy look like Jourdan Dunn.
To put an alt twist on a bixie, go for a tousled look like Emma Corrin.
Use some gel to slick your hair back for a sleek look like Taylor Hill's.
Just like the lovable cartoon character, curl your bixie in different directions for a timeless chic look. Isabela Merced has got it down.
A side part is an effortlessly chic way to change up your bob for a special night like prom. Give your bangs a little curl like Gracie Abrams to take it to the next level.
Highlight your curls by going with a wet-like finish like Tyla's. Try a mousse or gel.
It might be worth adding one more item to your prom shopping list. A head piece like Taylor Hill's can save you the trouble of doing your hair on the big day.
Pixie Cuts
To add some dimension to a short hairstyle, a little color can go a long way. Try dyeing the tips a different color, wether it's auburn like Keke Palmer or something out there like pink.
A short hairstyle like Jourdan Dunn's can be one of the best ways to show off your curls.
Or, put your curls front and center like Tati Gabrielle.
Brush your short bangs to the side for a effortless chic look like Emma Stone.
If you're going for an edgier look like Emma Chamberlain, try a tousled look with some texture spray.
In between hair styles? If you have a little more length to your pixie, try loose curls. You can get a cascading style like Tyla's.
Finger curls never go out of style. Jourdan Dunn gave us the perfect inspo for doing them on short hair.
Buzz Cuts
Add a pop of color to you look like Joy Sunday.
Brush your buzz cut out for your desired effect. For a fluffier look, try brushing upwards, or for a dynamic look like Iris Law's, try different directions.
A scarf can be a cute way to add another accessory to your look, and it works perfectly with a buzz cut since you can get it perfectly even. You can also match it to your dress like Joy Sunday.
