Girls have a lot of events to dress up for, and you can’t sport your regular casual hairstyle to them. You need a hairstyle that looks elegant and stylish and suits your dress’s fashion statement. However, you also don’t want your hair to upstage your dress. Another thing to keep in mind is trends. All girls want to keep up with the latest trends, and it’s only natural that you want to be on top of your A-game. Here are 25 trending chic formal hairstyles to help you have the best experience. You’ll want to try them out even if you don’t have an event coming up!
27 Elegant Formal Hairstyles For Girls
1. Braid Wrapped High Bun
What You Need
Comb Hair spray Hair donut (donut bun maker) Bobby pins A hair tie
How To Do
2. Space Bun
What You Need
Comb Hair spray Hair ties
How To Do
3. Low Bun
Bobby pins Curling iron Hairspray
4. Accessorized Low Bun
Bobby pins Sectioning clips Headband Elastic bands Comb Curling iron Barrette Hairspray
5. Crossed Half Updo
Bobby pins Elastic bands Comb Curling iron Hairspray
6. Dreamy Updo
Brush Curling iron Elastic bands Bobby pins Hairspray
7. Rolled-In Mohawk
Round brush Bobby pins Hair gel Fancy U-pins
8. Braided Low Bun
Big elastic band Hairspray Comb
9. Messy Fishtail Braid
Rat-tailed comb Bobby pins Elastic bands
10. Bouffant Low Bun
Bobby pins Elastic bands Comb Hairspray
11. Braided Mohawk
Bobby pins Elastic bands Comb Hairspray
12. French Neat Bun
Comb Bobby pins Hairspray
13. Curly Locks
Curling iron Comb Hairspray
14. High Ponytail
Brush Elastic band Curling iron Hollow hoop clip Hairspray
15. High Messy Bun
Comb Brush Bobby pins Hairspray
16. Dutch Braid
Brush Rat-tailed comb Elastic bands Hairspray
17. French Braid
Comb Elastic bands Hairspray
18. Slick High Ponytail
Brush Elastic band Hairspray
19. Curly Ponytail
Elastic band Comb Curling iron Hairspray
20. Beehive Updo
Bobby pins Elastic band Comb Hairspray
21. Crown Braid
Rat-tailed comb Elastic band Bobby pins
22. Messy Low Bun
Hair brush Bobby pins Hairspray
23. Rose Gold ‘do
Comb Rose gold hair dye Petroleum jelly Old clothes and a towel Curling iron Bobby pins Hairspray
24. Half Top Knot
Elastic band Comb Hairspray
25. Double Dutch Braid
Brush Elastic band Bobby pins Hairspray
26. Waterfall Braid
Bobby pins Comb Hairspray
27. Kinky Low Side Bun
Comb Thick elastic band Bobby pins
Licensed cosmetologist Dawna Jarvis agrees with our picks. She says, “All of these looks are timeless and can be worn on so many different occasions.” Looking perfect at a formal event is of utmost importance. And, your hair plays just as big a role here as your dress. So, which of these formal styles do you want to try? Comment below and let us know! Can you wear your hair down to a formal event? Yes, you can wear your hair down to a formal event. You can leave it natural or switch up your hair type (go curly if you have straight hair or straight if you have curly hair). You may want to use some bobby pins or hairspray to keep your hair in place. You can also opt for half-up and half-down hairstyles. What is the hairstyle with formal dress? Any elegant hairstyle, preferably updos, low buns, sleek ponytails, knotted ponytails, intricate braids, and romantic half updos can be worn with formal clothes. Is a bun professional for an interview? Yes, a bun is a formal hairstyle that can be worn for an interview.