Hairstyle Ideas for an Updo

When attending a formal event, many women choose to get their hair done at a salon. Unfortunately, salon hair styling is expensive. Here are some updos fit for a formal occasion that you can do yourself and save some money.

Classic Bun

Loosely gather all of your hair and secure it with a hair tie at the nape of your neck, forming a ponytail. Using bobby pins, coil up several sections of the ponytail and secure them in a bun shape at the nape of your neck.

Half Twist

Part your hair diagonally starting on the front right side and ending at the back left side of your head. Gather up the hair at the front right of your head and twist it slightly. Secure it with some bobby pins and comb the rest of your hair over the secured spot.

Gathered Updo

Gather up the front section of your hair and loosely pin it to the top of your head. Gather the rest of your hair back in small sections and use bobby pins to secure each section in a line across the back of your head.

Formal Ponytail

Gather your hair into a ponytail at the middle of the back of your head, leaving out a small section at the front, if desired. Curl the hair in the ponytail to give it more volume.

Curly Twists

Divide your hair into about 10 different sections, all over your head. One by one, twist each section of hair, coil it up and secure it to your scalp. Leave a few strands of hair down to frame the face.

References

• Updo Princess: Hairstyle Ideas for an Up Do
• Prom Hairstyles
• Celebrity Updos