Masquerade Ball Hairstyles: A Complete Guide to Elegant Styles

The best masquerade ball hairstyle leaves room for your mask’s fastening and keeps hair clear of your eyes. A low bun, half-up style, or pinned-back waves can all work. Try the mask with your hairstyle before committing: the position of ribbons or elastic matters as much as the finished look.

Choose a hairstyle that works with your mask

Hairstyle	Good starting point	Check before the event
Low bun or chignon	A neat style that shows the mask’s details	Make sure the bun does not sit directly over the ribbon knot or elastic.
High bun or ponytail	Keeps hair off your face and neck	Check that feathers or tall decorations do not catch on the hair.
Half-up, half-down	Keeps front sections controlled while leaving length loose	Leave an accessible path for the fastening.
Loose waves or short hair	Works when hair can be kept clear of the eye openings	Check whether the strap slips and whether clips create pressure.
Braided style	Can keep loose sections contained	Avoid trapping ties beneath tightly pinned braids.

These are styling starting points, not guarantees of fit. Mask shape, attachment placement, and your hair texture can change the result.

How to fit a ribbon mask around a bun

1. Make the bun loosely first, leaving space to adjust its position.
2. Place the mask against your face and align the eye openings.
3. Bring the ribbons around your head along their natural path. Position the bun above or below that path rather than tightening ribbons across it.
4. Tie the mask securely without pressure on your nose or temples. Finish pinning the bun away from the knot.
5. Turn your head, sit down, and walk a few steps. Readjust if the mask moves or limits your view.

For elastic styles, check where the band rests before finishing your hair. A handheld mask avoids a strap around your hairstyle, but occupies one hand while you wear it.

Low buns, chignons, and French twists

A low bun or French twist keeps the focus on the mask. For a softer look, leave a few tendrils loose, but keep them outside the eye openings. If the mask and bun compete for space at the nape, move the bun slightly higher or to one side.

Browse lace masks or metal masks for styling ideas, then check each design’s fastening.

Waves, braids, and half-up styles

With loose waves, secure the front sections so hair cannot fall inside the mask. For a simple half-up style, take a section from each side, bring them together at the back, and secure them away from the strap. Try the mask before adding decorative pins.

Braids can help keep sections contained, but a braided crown may overlap a mask’s fastening. Plan both together. If adding a fascinator, use our fascinator hairstyle guide to think through the second attachment.

Options for short hair and different textures

For a bob or pixie cut, a side part, pinned front section, or sleek finish can frame the mask without an updo. With curls, coils, or protective styles, test the strap placement before the event and avoid pulling ties tightly through the hairstyle. Use your usual styling routine rather than assuming freshly washed or heavily sprayed hair will work best for everyone.

Before you leave: a fit checklist

• Eye openings stay aligned when you turn your head.
• Ribbons, elastic, and pins do not create pressure points.
• You can remove and replace the mask without dismantling your hairstyle.
• Glasses, earrings, and headpieces do not catch on the mask.
• You have spare pins and any styling products you normally use.

Common questions

Should I wear my hair up or down with a mask?

Either can work. Choose the style that leaves space for the fastening and keeps hair out of your eyes. A trial with the actual mask is more useful than a rule based only on hair length.

How do I stop mask ties from ruining my hairstyle?

Fit the mask before the final pins and accessories. Keep the knot accessible and arrange your hair around it. Do not compensate for a poor fit by overtightening the ties.

What if I am wearing glasses?

Try the glasses and mask together before styling your hair. Compare the mask’s dimensions and shape with your frames, and ask about the specific product if compatibility is unclear.

Need help choosing?

Masquerade Store has 37,000 customer reviews. For help narrowing down a style, contact our team with your event date, outfit colors, and fit questions. Check the individual product details and shipping policy before ordering.