Get Crowned: Long Hair Updos That Deserve Prom Queen Status

1. Cascading High Pony Long Hairstyle

When your hair is super long, wearing it in a ponytail brings a dash of drama and glam that looks gorgeous for a night out. Lean into that regal look by fluffing up your ponytail for added volume, then finish the look with a sparkly headband. 

2. Half-Up, Half-Down Long Hairstyle

Let your long hair be on full display while still keeping it out of your face. To achieve this look, use a 1.5”-thick curling iron to create cascading waves in the bottom portion of the hair. For this, we’re fans of the COMPLEX CULTURE Titanium Curling Wand 1.25”. Don’t forget to pull out a piece of hair from the top section and create a face-framing curl with the wand. 

3. Clip-In Long Ponytail

To create this look where you can’t tell where your hairline ends and ponytail begins, place hair in a bun and then clip a long extensions ponytail over the top of the bun. It will look like your hair is erupting in a waterfall down your hairline.

4. Pamela Anderson–Style Updo for Long Hair

When you have longer hair, you can pull pieces out of a high bun and curl them for a ’90s supermodel effect. Tie your hair in a top knot as messy as possible. Then pull out long strands from the bun and curl them with an iron. You can strategically place them around the bun as you see fit, and secure them with bobby pins. Make sure to pull out some pieces in the front to frame your face.

5. Three-Bun Crown for Long Hair

Why rock a top knot when you can rock three? This gorgeous style frames the head like a crown. Separate your hair into three sections and tease each section using a fine tooth comb, securing the tease with a bit of hairspray. Then wrap each section around in a twist and secure it with a pin and more hairspray. Our favorite is the REZA BE OBSESSED Can't Top This HairSpray for flexible hold. 

6. Tie It With a Bow Long Hairstyle

When you have long hair, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to the updo creativity at your fingertips. You might need to take this look to your hairstylist, as it’s definitely not beginner-friendly. But the idea is that each piece of hair looks like a ribbon framing your entire face.

7. Two for the Price of One Long Hairstyle

Separating hair into two ponytails is a great way to manage extra long hair. Create a middle part and then slick down hair with a gel or pomade. We’re fans of the BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Quinoa Frizz Control Gel. Then comb the top half of the hair into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic. Gather the bottom half of your hair and do the same thing. You can add gel after it’s secured and smooth out any bumps with a fine-tooth comb.

8. The Never-Ending Pony Hairstyle

Sometimes the hair is the outfit, and no one proves that point better than Kim Kardashian. You might need a ponytail extension for this, but adding a faux pony to your existing pony is one of the easiest beauty tricks you can do at home. 

9. Space Buns for Long Hair

This take on space buns pulls the bottom part of hair out of the bun for a more modern look. If you get headaches from updos, this is also a great way to break apart the pressure by dividing the hair into two even parts. You can twist up your braids or just twist loose hair for an instant it-girl effect.

10. Futuristic Pony for Long Hair

This look might take a few practice runs, but Kylie Jenner certainly makes it look effortless. Straighten your hair, and then place it in a regular high ponytail. Split the ponytail into two sections, and criss-cross them over each other a few times. Then secure in place with a ton of bobby pins.