Grandma's secret weapon can give you this heavenly look for prom. With damp hair the night before, take 6 inch lengths of cloth and roll up your hair in big sections. The wave that we see here is the result the next morning with nothing but a good night sleep on your part. gather your soft curls into an up do, but loosen five or six pieces and let them cascade down, giving you this gentle look. Keep the focus on your hair with a simple button earring and light gloss on your lips. Try this out well before prom so that you aren't struggling with anything unexpected with this method of creating curls.

Leave the expected behind and adapt the current braid craze into a version that draws attention, like this one. What you really need to pull this off is a creative mind and a little bit of time to practice. You can even get this look if your hair is on the shorter side. Simply section off a row from your forehead to the back and make your choice of braid, French, Dutch or rope braids would all look cool. Slide a comb through the rest of your hair, drawing it back and you've got a prom winning look.

Looking for that special prom style that will strike up emotion and stir up some excitement? This look can do all of that and much more, all it needs is you to take it on. This long shag cut requires a skilled stylist. Make sure they can give you this shagged look and short locks of hair to give you the necessary volume and dare factor. This impressive look goes best with an oblong face, avoid it is you have either round or square features. Keep plenty of length, or else this look converts into a bob, instead of the shagged look that we think is a knock out.

If you have great eyes, then show them off. If your mouth is your best feature, focus on it. Why not use what you've got as a base and build up from there? This look shows you what can happen when you do just that. Start with your best feature, for instance the eyes on out model here, and put them front and center. Then arrange your hair so that it doesn't detract from your eyes, but rather helps them shine. This gives us, not just a special occasion look, but an everyday tip that will make you shine under any circumstances.

This royal look adds a regal look with the addition of a tiara and pretty jewelry fit for the queen of the prom. Go the extra mile with extra attention to details with both your make up and your ball gown. A full skirted, off the shoulder gown would be perfect for this royal prom style. Add an orchid corsage as your finishing touch and prom is sure to be unforgettable!

Grace prom with this eternal look of beauty! If you've got diamond shape facial structure and a Grecian neck, you can take this look and start casting spells. These tightly wound curls are kept in place with styling gel and the real look comes out in full force thanks to a touch of rouge gracing your cheeks and a classic color on your lips. No eye makeup is need here, and avoid the use of jewelry, as it won't fit the overall look here. Pick a form fitting dress in a cream color and you'll be ready to set the night on fire.

This is a shag cut that has gone super sexy, thanks to alluring bangs and glossy hair. Release your inner temptress with this irresistible combination of supple waves and shine. This look is especially flattering on brunettes, although we are pretty sure that you red heads could pull this one off, too! Add the extra touch of drama with half of a pair of long earrings that add just the right touch of metal to this sexy style.

This up do packs a mean punch with piles of soft waves knock out color. This dirty blonde color is the ultimate of naughty, and this up do brings out the best in both your color and your texture. Duplicate this sensational style by adding styling mousse to your damp hair and then setting your hair with large rods. After the curl is completely set, take large sections and pin them back, giving you the chunky up do look. Let your ends wave gently, and get ready to enjoy the attention your curls are going to bring you!

This creative style shows you how you can use just about anything to dress up a simple up do. This easy use of a ribbon wound around your curls creates turns your style into a work of art that others will be trying to imitate for months after prom is over. For the best results, use a ribbon that has wire at the edges so that it will hold the curls as you pin it into place. Add a touch of body art around the eyes, and you'll be all ready to dazzle! This look is ultra versatile, too, just pick a color that will match your dress and you'll be impressing in no time!

Messy continues to be super hot, and just one glance at this do and you'll see why! Keeping your locks off to the side, keep the center of your forehead free from hair. This creates the open and lengthening look that we see here. Pull back your hair and then carefully tease out a few sections to create the loose look that is stunningly easy to get. Keep the natural look going with flesh colored lip stick in a matte finish. No jewelry is needed, in fact, the more rustic you keep it, the better you'll look!

Get out that crimper and get to work giving yourself a head full of crimped locks. Get this high style look by sectioning off the top part of your hair and gathering the lower part back into your pony tail. Fold the top section forward, over your eyes, and start back combing in order to create the high volume needed for the top of your pony tail. When you've given yourself the needed volume, pull the section back and add it into your pony tail. You can add a little tug to the front section to give yourself a little bit extra volume. Sweep your bangs off to one side and this dramatic style will be yours for the evening!

This look is sensual and sweet at the same time. If your hair doesn't have natural wave to it, add some in by curling your hair with some rollers and then run your fingers through it after you take the rollers out. Tease your hair just enough to give you some extra volume and then gather your hair into a pony tail. Start pulling your hair through the tie, creating the pile of curls that make up this divine prom look. Perfect with that little black dress and a pair of simple, black heels and you'll be the belle of the ball on prom night without a doubt!