Close up view of the back side of a pretty updo:

updo

This one starts with a ponytail and then sections are intricately woven and then bobby pinned to hold into place.

Here is a picture of girls and boys dressed up and ready for Prom.

Group of Teenage Friends Dressed for Prom

Most of these gals are wearing their hair down and in straight fashion. The party dresses are in bright colors. The young men are in tuxes with white shirts and bow ties.

Mena's simple ponytail is situated in a middle to low position with nothing fancy.

Mena Suvari

The front of this style is bang-less with an off center part. Dark roots give way to blonde ends. She is wearing a white strapless dress with faded blue jean jacket for an up to date spring look.

Mary Kate is sporting some natural beachy waves with a braid that is wrapped around the head in the form of a headband.

Mary-Kate Olsen

Her blonde mane is long and a bit disheveled here.

A bouffant-ish partial updo can dress up a short cut for a special occasion.

Marina Oriova

She has fine straight hair that works with this style. Form pieces can be purchased to help with the construction of this beehive to help with the shape of the hump.