Hair Updos 2012
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Hairstyles like updos give an elegant look. There are various popular hair updos for women. Some updos can be created within minutes, while for some updo hairstyles you need to spend 10 minutes to half an hour for styling the hair.
There are many quick updos like messy buns, or updos with headbands or hair sticks which can be created within minutes. However, if you are looking for some romantic looking hair updos, then you will need some patience and time to create these styles. Updo hairstyles for parties can be best created on hair which are a bit greasy, which means you should wash your hair a day before the party. If you are looking for a particular updo, then here is an index that will help you find ideas for a particular type of updo hairstyle.
Easy Hair Updos
- Updos for Short Hair
- Updos for Medium Length Hair
- Updos with Braids
- Updos for Curly Hair
- Updos for Kids
Updos for Short Hair
It is quite difficult to create a bun updo hairstyle with short hair. But, if you have medium short hair, which means hair till middle of your neck or a little below, then it is still possible to create a bun. But, there are other ways to create easy updos for short hair as well. Here are the ideas...
Idea 1: The best way to create a short updo hairstyle, is to curl your hair. Make ringlet curls in your hair. Then comb half front hair back, and secure them with a thick headband of color, that matches your dress, keeping the back hair curled and into an updo.
Idea 2: If you have straight fine hair, then use this idea. Part your hair in the middle, and make two equal hair sections, then on each side make two hair buns and secure them with rubber bands. Some hair will come out, but let them give a messy look. Then take out some bangs in the front, if you want to accessorize then in a cross manner place oriental hair sticks in each bun.
Idea 3: You can also create a half updo, with short hair, just tie the front half of your hair into a ponytail, and leave the rest of the hair open. Then roll the ponytail around the base and create a bun and secure it with pins. Take out some strands from sides to soften your look.
Idea 4: If you have very short hair, then create volume in your hair using pomade. Just keep combing the hair backwards, and create volume at the top of the head and comb all the hair backwards.
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Updos for Medium Length Hair
Given below are updo styles for medium length hair, which can also be used as long updos. All you need to do make sure the base of the updo is properly done, and roll the hair around the base more and secure it with more pins.
Idea 1: If you don't have much time to style your hair, or having a bad hair day then use these ideas of messy updos style. Comb all your hair, then secure it in a bun near the crown. Then to get the messy look, take out few strands and placing them carefully on the sides, and take out few strands of the back hair positioning them on the neck.
Idea 2: French twist hairstyles are popular updo hairstyles, that you can wear at work or at a party. Brush your hair, and then create a French bun and secure it with lots of thin hair pins. Take out few strands from the sides if you wish to soften the look.
Idea 3: You can also try creating an elegant looking side bun hairstyle. First brush your hair and then part them sideways. Then roll the rest of the hair in a bun and secure it near the nape of the neck, but nearer to the larger side of the parting.
Idea 4: A topknot can be created using medium length hair. Just comb all the hair upwards and secure it on the top of the head in a bun. Use ribbons or headbands to accessorize.
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Updos with Braids
Braids are very in this season, and braided updos have been used since ever to create a bohemian look. Here are the ideas of braided hair updo, which look great for a formal event.
Idea 1: If you have medium or long hair, then create a braided headband. Then curl the rest of the hair, and secure them into a loose bun near the nape of the neck. If you don't have hair long enough to create a braided headband, then look for hair accessories of braided headbands, which match your hair color.
Idea 2: French braid styles with updos are very popular, to use them for creating an updo, use these steps. Side part your hair, and create on both sides small French braid and join them with back hair, to create a normal three structure braid. Roll the braid and secure it in a bun.
Idea 3: If you don't have much time and have medium or long hair then use this braided updo idea. Simply scoop your hair backwards, and start creating a simple three structure braid, and secure it into a bun by rolling it. Then place a thick metal or cloth headband of black color, and take out few bangs from the front.
Idea 4: You can middle part your hair and on both sides and create small braids using sections of the hair. Then take all the hair back and tie it into a loose bun near the nape of the neck.
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Updos for Curly Hair
You can use a hair curling iron or a hair curling mousse or serum and style your hair curly at home. Wavy curly hairstyles of updos, give a romantic look. Here are the ideas...
Idea 1: Style your hair wavy, and middle part your hair, then scoop all the hair backwards and secure it into a bun with cross oriental hair stick. Take out few strands from the sides to complete this curly hairstyle look.
Idea 2: If you have extremely curly Afro hair which are short in length, then use these ideas. Use a braided headband, and comb all the hair backwards and upwards and use an extra hold styling gel to hold the hair. Accompany this unusual updo hairstyle, with dangling earrings.
Idea 3: Wavy curly hair updos are very popular and bring a glamorous look. First style your hair wavy using a curling iron or using a curling volumizing hair serum. Then scoop all your hair backwards, and secure them near the nape of the neck into a bun. Take out some curly hair strands from the sides, and finish your style by securing a pretty hair pin in the bun.
Idea 4: Consider a side updo with curly hair. Simply scoop the curly hair sideways and tie it an elegant bun near the nape of the neck. Take out hair strands from the other side to soften the look. Pair this style with long dangling earrings.
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Updos for Kids
There are so many ways to create fun updo hairstyles for kids. However, make sure that you don't pull the hair too hard, while styling children hair or it can make the hairstyle uncomfortable for them.
Idea 1: If your child has short hair, then make twists and braids in the hair. Then place colorful beads in the twist, and tie a thick cloth headband.
Idea 2: You can also try making mini bun hairstyles for children. First make small multiple ponytails all over the head, and secure them using black rubber bands. Then roll the individual ponytails into a bun, and use different color rubber bands to secure the buns.
Idea 3: You can also make a half updo for kids. Make cornrows styles or small French plaids starting from the hair near the forehead and ending near the crown, secure these braids with colorful pins, and leave the rest of the hair open.
Idea 4: Gather all the hair near the top of the head and secure it in a short ponytail or a bun and secure it with hair pins. Then take some small roses and place them in front of the ponytail or bun for a cute look.
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Make sure you use one or two accessories with an updo hairstyle, when dressed up for a party. However, if you are wearing an updo for work, then use a very subtle looking hair accessory or no accessory also works fine. To maintain your updo hairstyle last longer, make sure you use a hairspray after you have styled your hair.
