How to Do an Updo With Long Hair
When you attend a formal event, such as a wedding or a prom, it is customary to style your hair in an elegant manner. If you have longer hair, it can be difficult to figure out how to style your hair in a way that does not appear overly done or chaotic. One solution is to twist your hair up into a stunning updo that will keep your long hair pulled back. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Brush out your hair using a prong hair brush, which will get rid of any tangles.
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Brush out your hair with a bristle hair brush, which will smooth out your hair and make it sleek.
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Gather the hair into a single ponytail at the base of your head.
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Twist the hair tightly while keeping the ponytail low.
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Flip the end of the ponytail up to the crown of your head. The hair will automatically fold over to the direction in which the hair was twisted.
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Tuck the ends of the hair inside the fold. This will make the folded side appear smooth, and will disguise any stray hairs.
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Pin the folded updo into place with hair pins. Place the pins underneath the fold so that the pins will not be seen.
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Spray the entire hairdo with hairspray so that stray hair will stay in place. The final result will be a sophisticated twist that will keep the hair pulled back for your event.
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