How To Do Updos for Long Hair
Here are 12 stunning DIY updo hairstyles for long hair. These hairstyles are so simple that you can try them out on your own.
1. Fishtail Bun
Combine a fishtail braid and a bun to create an elegant hairstyle for your long hair. This updo is highly recommended for any formal occasion, wedding, or party!
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2. Retro Chignon Bun
The retro chignon bun is highly suitable for any facial shape and event. If you absolutely adore chignon buns, you will love this elegant twist to the classic French bun.
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3. Lace Braid Updo
The lace braid updo looks amazing on people with any face shape. The loose side draws the eye sideways, thus accentuating your eyes and mouth.
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4. The Dutch Braid Bun Updo
In a braid, you have three sections: the two side sections and the middle section. Generally, the middle section always goes under the side sections. But in a Dutch braid, the middle section goes over the side sections. This is why a Dutch braid is also called an inverted French braid.
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This hairstyle looks incredible on women with oval faces. If you have a slightly broad face, allow some strands of hair to fall to the sides of your face.
5. The Beehive Bun Updo
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This updo is perfect for formal events. You can also leave some side strands loose to frame your face and add some oomph to the look.
6. The French Twist Updo
The French twist is perfect for all face shapes. If you have a square, round, rectangular or heart-shaped face, consider adding bangs to the look. Side or feathered front bangs look amazing with this hairdo
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7. The Puffy Ponytail
The puffy ponytail is the perfect hairdo for the working woman. Simple and quick to do, this hairstyle is sure to become a fast favorite.
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8. The Messy Bun Updo
The messy bun is one hairstyle that works for almost all events and all face shapes. The messy hair adds volume to the hairstyle, and the loose strands frame the face well.
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9. The Braided Bun Updo
The braided bun looks impressive on oval faces. Style it with some thick blunt bangs to frame your face nicely.
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10. The Korean Bun Updo
The incredible Korean bun updo works for all face shapes. Style it with some curled loose side strands to add to the beauty of this hairstyle.
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11. The Elegant Bun Updo
Here’s another office essential. This elegant bun updo screams ‘boss lady’! This pretty updo works for all face shapes and accentuates the facial features very well. It is a combination of the donut bun and twists.
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12. The Back Braided Bun
Besides being oh-so-easy to do, this back braided bun looks gorgeous. You can also play around with this style. For instance, you can take two sections of hair from each side, as if you were going to tie a half ponytail. Twist each section of hair inwards (towards your head) and pin it once you reach the center of your head. Then, follow the instructions given below to complete the hairstyle. You can also accessorize this braided bun with simple pin beaded flowers.
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