Prom Hairstyles for Men: 5 Looks That Go with a Suit

Your prom hairstyle helps decide how you look in photos you'll keep for the rest of your life. A suit or tuxedo calls for a groomed look that lasts late into the night. Here are five hairstyles and a timeline so everything is in place on the big day.

1. Classic side part

Timeless and suits any suit. A neatly drawn part with a silky shine. Guide: side part with pomade.

2. Slick back

Elegant, grown-up and perfect with a tuxedo. The modern version with short sides is at slick back with taper fade.

3. Pompadour or quiff

For anyone who wants to stand out. Volume at the front, short sides. See pompadour and quiff.

4. Groomed crop

For short hair: top forward, fresh outline. More at styling short hair with pomade.

5. Middle part

A relaxed yet elegant look for medium-length hair. Guide: middle part for men.

Your timeline to prom

• 6 to 8 weeks before: choose your look and discuss it with your barber. If your hair needs to grow for it, stop cutting now.
• 2 weeks before: trial styling at home, ideally with photos. That's how you find the right amount of pomade.
• 3 to 5 days before: haircut. Freshly cut outlines often look too harsh.
• On the evening: wash your hair, style it towel-dried, put a comb in your pocket.

Making your hair last all night

Oil-based pomade stays pliable. After dancing, you can restyle your hair with a comb in seconds without extra product. Tips at restyling with pomade. For warm venues, see pomade in the heat.

The right pomade

NO STYLIST Pomade Pure Lemongrass is oil-based and combines petrolatum, beeswax and lanolin. It gives you a strong, pliable hold, a silky shine and a water-repellent texture. The scent comes only from lemongrass oil, patchouli oil and lavender extract. Handmade in small batches in Germany, free shipping to Germany and Austria. To try it, there is a 10 g size with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

The 10 g trial size fits in any jacket pocket.

Frequently asked questions

When should I get a haircut before prom?

Three to five days before. The outlines are in place but don't look freshly shaved.

Which hairstyle goes with a tuxedo?

Slick back and side part. Both look formal and elegant.

What if my hair falls apart while dancing?

Take the comb out of your pocket, run it through, done. Oil-based pomade makes it possible.