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.