2016 Prom Updo Hair Ideas. Get creative with your updo this prom season and select a hairstyle that will compliment your dress and most importantly your eyes. Updos are known for bringing the attention upwards and are ideal for girls who long to put the spotlight on their gorgeous facial features. From soft ringlet style curls, to side swept tendrils and even adding in the look of braids. Updos have evolved over the years and continue to dominate formal events. Their classic formality can withstand the test of time making it the ideal hairstyle you can love throughout the ages. Look below to see some of this years hottest hair ideas in formal updos.