How to Style Updos for Medium to Long Hair

Deciding on an attractive hairstyle is difficult enough without the added stress of styling an updo. Updos are however often necessary for many formal and black tie functions and can be a classy and elegant alternative to a standard hairstyle. Choose the best style for an updo for medium to long hair styles and eliminate some of the inevitable stress involved in updo hair styling.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Comb
• Brush
• Bobby pins
• Curling iron
• Flat iron

1. Determine where you will be wearing your updo style. Decide whether it would be appropriate to have something more formal or if a more casual look will be sufficient.

2. Wash the hair and make sure it is thoroughly clean before beginning to style. Set aside various tools such as a straightening iron, curling iron, comb, brush, and bobby pins and hair combs.

3. Brush the hair through to get out all tangles. Then apply a light amount of smoother to help the hair stay lustrous. Pull the hair into a ponytail and twist the hair up toward the nape of the neck to create a twist in the back. Experiment with pinning and combing various parts of the crown to create more depth.

4. Enlist the help of a friend to French braid your hair and create a more elegant updo style. For a simple style, pull the hair into a low ponytail and create a ballerina bun, stopping at the nape of the neck. Utilize the curling iron for a more dramatic and formal look, especially for weddings and dances. Frame the face with tendrils, carefully forming each curl to fall, and then spraying it with hairspray.

5. Create a more modern updo with the faux-hawk by slicking the sides of the hair back considerably and leaving a stripe of volume down the center; then hold the sides with bobby pins and hair product. Dress the hair with a beautiful hair comb, or simply use bobby pins for a less pronounced look.

6. Visit a stylist for help on creating an intricate or involved updo look. Ask your stylist to show you each step for the updo. Be creative and take pictures of the various updos you created so you can remember them for later events.

Tips & Warnings

• Sleek and understated updos are more modern and will not overshadow a dress or outfit.
• A French twist is a simple and easy alternative for an updo that can be utilized for both day and night functions.
• Apply plenty of shine spray or serum to help the hair appear healthy and luminous. Use a boar bristle brush for slick styles to smooth fly aways and tame frizz.

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