5 Super Cute Hairstyles for Special Occasions

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Today, I'll show you some prom hairstyles for 2023.


These hairstyles are for any special occasion. Follow along to see five different special occasion hairdos!

Tools and materials:

  • 1” curling iron
  • Hair brush
  • Clear hair elastics
  • 2 matching hair barrettes 
  • Bobby pins
  • Teasing brush
Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle


1. Curl your hair by 1” sections

Use a 1” curling iron to curl 1” sections of hair. Hold the hair on the iron for a few seconds.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

Let the hair cool.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

Continue curling.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

2. Brush out the curls

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

3. Separate hair in the front

Separate a small section of hair on either side of your face. Add gel and brush them.


Tie the rest back.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

4. Bring the front pieces to the back

Join the front sections in the back, underneath the rest of your hair, securing them with an elastic.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

5. Take your hair down

Take down the rest of your hair. Add coordinating barrettes.

Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle


Style 1: Slicked back hairstyle

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle


1. Put your hair in a half ponytail

Secure it with a hair elastic. 

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

Make a hole with your fingers above the elastic.


Bring the tail through to create a topsy tail.

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

2. Make a 2nd topsy tail

Grab 2 pieces on either side, underneath the section that’s tied back. Twist them until they meet underneath the 1st elastic. 

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

Tie it off into a 2nd topsy tail.

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

3. Make a 3rd topsy tail

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

4. Tie the tails together and make more topsy tails

Go a couple of inches down the tails and tie them off. 

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

Next, make about 3 more topsy tails. Pinch and pull the twists at the top for volume.

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

Lastly, pinch and pull the topsy tail sections.

Style 2: Twisted half up hairstyle

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle


1. Separate two strands and cross

Leave out a small strand of hair on either side of your face. Part your hair down the middle.


Then, on one side, take a section on top and split it into two.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Then, take the bottom strand and pass it over the top.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

2. Add hair to each section

Add hair to the bottom section.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Then add hair to the top section. 

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

3. Repeat cross

Repeat the same process, crossing the bottom section of hair over the top. 

Repeat this process until you reach the top of your ear.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

4. Twist and repeat

Twist the ends until you can hold them in your mouth. Then repeat everything on the other side.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

5. Combine

Bring both sides to the back and tie them with an elastic. 

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

6. Final pinch and pull

Pinch and pull the top sections for volume. Stick a bobby pin inside the twists.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

7. Wrap to cover the hair elastic

Take a small section of hair from underneath the ponytail and wrap it around to cover the elastic.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Flip your ponytail upward.


Pin the wrapped hair into the base of the ponytail.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

8. Tease your ponytail

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Then, lightly brush.

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle


Style 3: Twisted ponytail hairstyle

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle


1. Make a ponytail

Leave a section of hair out on each side of your face.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Collect the rest of the hair in a ponytail.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

2. Make a knot bun

Twist your ponytail and bring it up, about halfway around its base.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Twist the tail and pull it through the center.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Tuck the ends underneath the knot. Pin or tie it in place.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

3. Make a topsy tail and wrap the bun

Leave a small amount of hair loose on either side of your face.


Grab the rest of those two sections of hair and tie them with an elastic in the back. 

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Then, make an opening above that elastic and flip the hair up through it for a topsy tail.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Stick your fingers through the topsy tail and turn it, creating a new opening.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Stretch the opening around your bun.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Twist the ends and wrap the tail around your bun.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Pin in place. Then pinch and pull the hair on your head for volume.

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle


Style 4: Low bun updo hairstyle

Style 5: Boho hairstyle


1. Make a half topsy tail

Make a half ponytail, securing it with an elastic. Then make a topsy tail.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

2. Make a topsy tail on your right 

Take a section of hair on either side of the topsy tail.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

Pull the left section all the way to meet the other.


Then join them with an elastic and make a topsy tail on your right.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

3. Make a topsy tail on your left 

Repeat the same process to make a topsy tail, but on your left side.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

4. Continue making topsy tails 

Alternate sides until you run out of hair. 

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

Then finish it off with a centered topsy tail.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

Then, pinch and pull for volume.

Style 5: Boho hairstyle


Style 5: Boho hairstyle

Here is the result!

Style 5: Boho hairstyle

5 hairstyles for special occasions

Let me know which one of these five hairstyles for special occasions is your favorite in the comments!


Check out my Super Easy 1-minute Hack for a Voluminous Ponytail.

Suggested materials:
  • 1” curling iron
  • Hair brush
  • Clear hair elastics
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