Updos

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updos

Updos are great for so many things! They keep your hair up and out of the way all day, and little "primping" is needed to keep your style looking beautiful all day. That is why they are the number one pick for weddings and prom.

See what updo looks best on you:

Additionally, putting your hair up can make you look professional and sophisticated. Business women and those wanting a more sophisticated look often opt for these styles on a daily basis.

Glitzy accessories can really add to your style. You can take a plain hair bun from a "librarian-look" to elegant with just the addition of some hair sticks or jewels.

The main material you need for updos are bobby pins. It is best to find them in the shade of your hair color so that they are not noticeable in your hair. Some other materials that can make your hair hold up better are rubber bands, jaw clips and of course, hairspray!

Many believe that up-styles are only possible if they go to their hairstylist, but here are some great styles and step by step instructions to help you do it yourself:

This elegant updo is a variation of the french braid technique and tying knots in your hair. It looks more difficult than it is to perform.

Low chignon buns have become increasingly popular with celebrities. They are sleek and classy and look great with a hair flower or some sparkling combs or hair pins. This is a perfect style for special occasions, parties and any formal event.

Looking for something a little retro? Try a modernized beehive hairstyle

These hairstyles rate as very easy to do-it-yourself:

Fancy ponytail

Cascading curls twisted up

Variation of the french twist hairstyle

Holiday Hair Style

The 1980's were notorious for side ponytails. Today, it is popular to wear it low and accessorize with hair flowers. Try this low side ponytail with spiral curls.

Many women do not want to wear their hair up, because they feel updos are too severe for their facial features. This flattering updo looks great on almost anyone.

The low chignon is very popular. There are a myriad of ways to make a chignon, but if you want a very complicated-looking low chignon, try this one.

Here is another very classy, and complicated-looking chignon hair style for long hair. To do this style, you must have a ponytail with 6-8 inches of hair that hangs out of it.

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