Cute Up-Hairdos & Directions

Pigtails are the start of many cute updos.

An up-hairdo, often called an updo, is a hairstyle that gathers the hair together so it is not hanging loose. Updos can be sophisticated, classic, funky or fun. Fun updos are suited for casual occasions when the hair can be playful. When creating a fun updo, accessorize the finished hair with playful additions like butterfly clips, flowers, bows or ribbons to complete the look.

Things You'll Need

• Comb
• Scarf
• Elastics
• Shine spray
• Flat-iron
• Pins

Instructions

Twisted Bun

1. Gather your hair in a ponytail just above the nape of the neck. Secure the ponytail with an elastic.

2. Tuck the end of a scarf under the elastic and coil the scarf so it takes the shape of a rope.

3. Wrap half of the ponytail around the scarf so the scarf and section of hair become one piece.

4. Twist all of the ponytail and scarf together and turn it around into a twisted bun. Secure it with a second elastic.

Double Buns

1. Use a comb to create a straight part down the middle of your head.

2. Pull each section of hair back to create a pigtail behind each ear.

3. Coil each pigtail into a bun and spray with hairspray.

Knotted Pig Tails

1. Wash and dry hair, spray it with a shine spray and flat-iron it.

2. Part the hair down the middle and secure a pigtail behind each ear.

3. Separate a 1 inch section of hair and wrap it around the elastic to cover it. Hold it in place with pins.

4. Divide a pigtail into two pieces and twist them around each other. Fold the pigtail in half so it creates a loop and secure it with another elastic. The end of the pigtail will poke out the back. Repeat on the other side.

5. Hide the ends by pinning them back into the hair at the base.

References

• Seventeen: Style Your Hair in Knotted Tails
• Seventeen: Rock a Bright Wrapped Scarf
• Girl's Life: Three Cute Updos for Summer