Easy Updos for Long Hair

Updos are classic hairstyles and they are good for many occasions. If you don't have time to wash your hair, then just style a messy bun and you are good to go. If you are having a bad hair day, and the hair is so frizzy it is sticking up on your head like a cloud then just roll it at the back of your head in a French bun.

But, if you wish to look sophisticated and elegant for a party then a nice half do will be perfect. Half dos are easy to create and look pretty and elegant.

Here are more ideas of such updo styles that you can create in just a few minutes at home.

Try a simple top knot
Top knots can be done in many ways. If you are in a hurry, then here is a quick top knot hairstyle idea.

• Comb your hair back, and tie a high ponytail.
• Then divide the ponytail into two equal sections. You can create more sections for a more intricate-looking top knot if you have the time.
• Then at the base of the ponytail start wrapping the hair sections one-by-one.
• Once you are done wrapping all the hair, secure the style with hairpins.

If you have time, then to make your top knot look more beautiful use this tip.

Start French braiding your hair from the nape of the neck till crown, then collect the hair at the top of the head and create a ponytail and then a top knot.

If you have lowlights or highlights in the hair then this style looks especially good.Sock bun to volumize your hair
This is a perfect hairstyle for people who have fine, thin hair; because this style adds instant volume to the hair. It is also one of the easiest to create updo style. Here are the steps.

• Comb your hair and tie a ponytail. You can place the ponytail at the crown or at the nape of the neck, depending on where you want the bun to be.
• Comb the ponytail hair.
• Take a sock and cut out the toe end of it, and roll the sock inside till it shapes like a donut.
• Hold the ponytail up, and slide the donut-shaped sock inside the pony, say about 4 inches from top.
• Now roll the hair ends inside the sock. This way keep rolling the sock near the base of the ponytail, while simultaneously tucking the hair inside the sock.
• Once you reach the ponytail base, secure the bun with hairpins. Voila! Your big bun is ready.

If you want you can take out few strands from the sides, and curl them with an iron to soften the look.Pretty half updos for weddings
Half updos are good styles for medium to long hair. They are easy to create and render a romantic look. You can wear this styles to a wedding.

• Curl you hair with a curling iron or using a sea salt spray.
• Then comb the hair with your fingers.
• Side part the hair, and create a bump style in the front.
• To create a bump simply lift the front section of hair and back comb it, and then pin it down with a headband.
• Then lift the rest of the hair and position it over one shoulder.

When creating wedding hairstyles make sure you use the right accessories, as accessories add a lot of style to the hairdo.

Dangling earrings especially look good with such hairstyles. You can also use a headband which has tiny pearls, diamonds, or flowers on it.Simple messy curly do
If you have Afro hair or very curly hair then here is a simple messy bun hairstyle option for you.

• Comb your hair back with a wide-tooth comb.
• Then gather it all at the top of your head.
• Tie it in a messy bun.
• Make sure you let many tendrils of your hair out to create the messy look.
• Secure the bun at the base with hairpins.
• Now, take a piece of thin lace and wrap it around the bun as shown in the picture on right side.
• If you don't have a thin lace then you can place two to three thin headbands too.

Using hair accessories which match or complement the color of your dress is a good idea.The Lady Gaga funky bow
This updo style was made famous by Lady Gaga, and is quite easy to create. You can create this style within 5 minutes. Follow these steps.

• Apply serum to the hair and comb it back.
• Then gather it together and tie a loose ponytail. However, end with the hair halfway through the rubber band, and leave a small tail behind.
• Now, split the hair which was halfway through the ponytail into equal halves and pin them down.
• Take the small tail and wrap it around the middle, and secure it with pins.

You can also try a half do with this bow hairstyle. Just gather top-half of your hair and shape it into a bow and leave the rest of the hair down.

A four petal flower can also be created in the above fashion. Instead of dividing the ponytail into two parts for the bow, divide it into four parts and then secure it with pins. Wrap the tail in the center and you will have a flower-shaped hairstyle.Easy to style flapper updo
Flapper hairstyles look great and are very in. Here are the steps to create a flapper bun.

• Pin curl your hair. For this you will need to roll a section of hair around your finger, then take it off the finger, and pin it down flat on the head. This way, work with the rest of the hair.
• Dry the hair with a blow dryer and then carefully take off the pins, and you will have beautiful pin curls.
• Side part your hair and keep few sections on the sides and gather the rest near the nape of the neck.
• Pull the hair in a ponytail halfway through and secure the style at the base of the ponytail with pins.

Use the appropriate hair accessories with this style like a jeweled or feather pin. Tuck the pin on one side of the head or near the base of the bun.Stylish braided headband and updo
If you are in a rush and want to go for a party then this is a great style for you.

• Comb all your hair back. Now, divide it in three sections.
• Take a small section of the hair behind the right ear and keep it away.
• Then gather all the hair back and divide it into halves. The top-half should be styled into a bump in front of the head. Take this hair section and hold it up. Back comb the section behind this chunk of hair and apply a volumizing spray.
• Now, combine this section with the back section and tie it a simple high bun. Secure it with pins.
• Take the hair section behind the ear and create a simple English braid with it.
• Now, wrap the braid on the crown and secure it at the back of the left ear with pins.

If you want, instead of creating an English braid you can create a French braid headband and then create the updo.These were the various updos for long hair. Once you are done with your updo apply good amount of hairspray. This will help to hold your style better and for a long time. Enjoy!