Prom night is the ultimate occasion to get glam with the girls, and in 2025, the trending hairstyles for prom are all about elegance, femininity, and individuality. With soft twists and statement textures, this season’s most-wanted prom looks are timeless yet with a 2025 edge. Let’s dive into the trending prom hairstyles that your clients are going to love this season.

 

Sleek modern styles are making their way to prom. These minimalist hairstyles, like a slicked-back bun, ponytail, or smooth tucked behind the ears style, are making a bold statement. Ideal for clients who want to highlight their facial features, this hairstyle pairs perfectly with both a high-neck and a strapless dress. To create the perfect sleek finish, use either a high-shine serum or a strong-hold gel to sculpt the hair flat against the scalp. Tuck the hair behind the ears and secure it into a low bun or pinned-back for a clean, polished result.

 

For clients who want both structure with some natural flow to their hair, this twisted half-up, half-down is the dreamiest combination. With added volume at the crown and soft twists that lead into loose waves, this look adds just the right amount of glam without being too much. Perfect for all hair lengths and textures, this style works stunningly with some added accessories too!

 

This bo-ho-inspired braided crown is the ultimate prom staple and perfect for clients who want to add a romantic feel to their look. To create this, make sure to add a texture or salt spray, such as the Shed Beach Bum Texturing Salt Spray, to keep the braid loose and textured for a softer effect, while pulling out a few face-framing strands with an added curl to complete the look.

 

Both timeless and elegant, the low chignon is a prom must-have for 2025. Whether your clients want a more smooth and sleek look, or a more textured style, the low chignon is perfect for clients seeking a chic, no-fuss updo that will stay in place all night. Give that extra bit of detail to your client's look by adding some twists and braids to the base to add a personal touch to the finished look.

The messy, twisted-up do is a prom season classic and will always be a prom season staple! Combining soft texture with pinned-back pieces, this look creates movement and volume to the hair without losing its structure. This is perfect for the clients who don’t want to look too formal, yet still put together.

 

Big, bouncy waves will never go out of style, and for that, they’re the perfect prom hairstyle. For the clients who like to go full-out glam, these bold, voluminous waves will definitely create that head-turning moment. For the ultimate wave, use a large barrel (we recommend the Alfa Italia Tropea Multi-Wave Kit) to create a structured wave, then brush out gently for the luxurious yet lived-in finish. Set with a medium hold hairspray to keep the style locked in all night.

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These trendy, prom hairstyles can be tailored to suit each client’s personal vibe, as well as dress choice, whether they’re going for a softer, romantic vibe or they like to embrace their cool-girl energy. Want to prep your salon for the prom season? Don’t forget to stock up on all your styling essentials in-store or online at Alan Howard.