4 Beautiful DIY Grad Hairstyles

Try out these easy DIY tips to create a gorgeous grad hairstyle.

Prom night can be scary, exciting and, most of all, stressful. But, with a simple, quick and easy hairstyle, you will have one less thing to worry about. Here are some easy grad hairstyles that will have you looking great and out the door in no time.

1. The High Ponytail

Photo: © HFPA | Julianna Margulies on the 2012 Golden Globe Awards red carpet

1. Start by smoothing your hair with a straightening iron and then, if you like, just slightly flip the ends.
2. Next, pull all of your hair back tightly and high on the crown of our head.
3. Once the ponytail is nice and tidy, secure it with a clear elastic.
4. Finish by adding some slight volume on top and a finish of hairspray.

Best for medium to long hair

2. The Ballerina Bun

Photo: © HFPA | Claire Danes shows off a ballerina bun, Jay Mendel dress and Bulgari jewelry at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards

1. Pull all of your straight hair back, similar to the high pony.
2. Once you’re happy with the ponytail, secure it with a clear elastic.
3. Next, twist your pony until it is tight.
4. Wrap the tightly twisted pony around its base.
5. Secure with another clear elastic and, if needed, use a bobby pin or two to truly make it secure.
6. A quick spritz of hairspray and you are done!

Best for medium to long hair

3. The Half Updo

Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage | Stacy Keibler (with gorgeous George Clooney) wears a half updo at the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards

1. Brush all of your hair from the front of your head to the back.
2. Then, using your fingers, create a line from the top of your ears all the way around and pull the hair above your ears into a ponytail.
3. Secure with a clear elastic and spritz some hairspray at the front.
4. If you want you can curl your hair first and spritz with hairspray to protect your curls.

Best for short, medium, and long hair

4. The Side Bun

Photo: © HFPA | Charlize Theron accents her Dior gown with a romantic side bun on the red carpet at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards

1. Curl your hair and collect it into a low ponytail on either side of your head.
2. Be careful not to wreck your curls and secure the pony with a clear elastic.
3. Then, do the same as the ballerina bun only this time do not twist it too tight.
4. Secure with another clear elastic and if needed use a bobby pin or two to make it extra secure.
5. A quick spritz of hairspray and you’re gorgeous!

Best for medium to long hair

Whatever hairstyle you choose for grad, consider trying something you wouldn’t normally do – just make sure you do plenty of trials and photograph yourself to be sure you like the end result. You can always check YouTube for easy to follow tutorials or more ideas.