Short Prom hairstyles can be as stylish and elegant as the more usual long look, and fits in with current trends of braids, side ponies and ponytails. The Paris Hilton braid look can also work with most types of hair, as well as different textures and colors.Prom is one of the most important events of the school year and therefore the importance of finding a stellar hairstyle that can be remembered for years to come is an essential part of the styling process for prom. Although it can be difficult to find a prom updo for short hair, there are many ideas that stylists can use to create short prom hairstyles.