Need to give your ponytail that extra something? Try a teased and pinned low-looped updo for different style points. Before getting an updo, your locks must be dry. Thick locks take longer to dry, so for best results, washing them at least 24 hours in advance is advisable.
1. Chignon
One of the most exquisite ways to style a bun, this version adds elegance with inward swirling that mimics rose petals – it requires skillful hands, but the final result is truly spectacular! Add romance and elegance to a chignon by adorning it with loose tendrils escaping the sides for an effortless casual-chic style perfect for everyday wear. Additionally, this look pairs nicely with accessories like headbands or long barrettes for even more charm! For an elegant and feminine look, combine a low chignon with a Dutch braid at the base of your neck for an impressive yet feminine style. This extra detail adds Bohemian elegance, making this updo perfect for brides or formal events such as prom or graduation ceremonies. Whether your locks are straight or have natural texture – this updo will instantly polish you up – spray strong-hold hairspray for lasting hold.
2. Braids
Braids are timeless accessories that bring sophistication to any style. A serpentine French braid moves from side to side of your head for formal events; double Dutch or regular French braids may also be pinned up as more casual looks. When time is of the essence, try pinning up three-strand braids in the back for an easy yet sophisticated and fashionable finish. Try braiding a thin section of your hair halfway and twisting it into a messy bun for an elegant half-up and half-down hairstyle. This fresh take on the classic updo can even be personalized by accessorizing with feminine hair accessories for added chicness. If you have layered shoulder-length hair, try braiding two face-framing strands into side braids and wrapping them around your low bun for an overlapping style. Tuck any loose ends away using bobby pins before finishing with a light-hold hairspray to complete this look.
3. Messy Bun
An easy, casual-yet-glam updo that works perfectly for the second day (aka your usual weekday hair) is a messy bun with bangs. Style this simple updo with texturizing spray and keep hair off your neck and out of your face! Messy buns are the go-to updo on busy mornings when time is of the essence and hair styling options may not allow. With multiple variations to suit any length and texture of hair, there will surely be one perfect for you! Remember to use a light layer of eyebrow gel to control any flyaway hairs that might pop up when pulling back your locks in this style – this step makes all the difference and should be an essential hack for any updo!
4. High Ponytail
A high ponytail is a classic style for many women. It’s effortless yet chic – great for casual or formal events – making the high ponytail the ideal way to showcase natural texture or add curl. If you have long locks, the high ponytail can even show them off! For an elegant high ponytail that stands out, try teasing at the base for volume and finishing it with an accessory like Hailey Baldwin’s bejeweled hair bow to add an extra special touch. Adding hair extensions lets you achieve a voluminous updo-ponytail hybrid look like Amandla Stenberg does here. When using straight extensions, make sure you slick your hair back using holding gel before teasing up some extra volume using a teasing brush before wrapping a small section around the base to cover any clips or elastics in your hair tie hooks.
