39 stunning updo hairstyles that are anything but boring
Fun fact, we're all looking for updo hairstyles. The hashtag #updo has over 2.2 billion views on TikTok and, no surprises, we have nineties nostalgia to thank for some of the major headliners.
For this wave, we're seeing plenty more snatched styles with sleek buns and chignons becoming the uniform of models and cool girls everywhere. The claw clip has resumed its rightful place in our handbag, ready to twist hair up and out the way in under a minute, and new spins on the '90s updo (a signature of icons like Pamela Anderson) are emerging everyday.
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Tendrils are back as the ultimate companion, offering face-framing to keep things feeling casual, but ultra neat and polished ballerina buns, and wet buns with everything scraped back have become a hit amongst celebrities like Lori Harvey and Sofia Richie.
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Meanwhile, we keep seeing intricate and experimental braids and buns to keep us inspired from the likes of India Amarteifio and Yara Shahidi, with plenty of dreamy inspo, whether you're looking for something half-up, thatched, braided or minimal.
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So, no matter if your vibe is snatched, or sexily dishevelled, we've seen numerous ways to show a little shoulder or nape action. But, as well as looking super stylish, an updo is a great way to manage second-day (or even third-day) hair. While glossy waves and glass hair always look best on freshly washed and styled hair, updos benefit from a little bit of grit and texture that naturally occurs a day or few post wash. Plus, a couple of spritzes of dry shampoo will only serve to improve the overall updo, adding hold and volume that will make your style go further.
Whether you’re working a scruffy second-day topknot, adding a side of chic with a ballerina bun, or going all-out wow with an intricate braided design, hair up is always a great idea. Plus, there's plenty of options for long, short and medium length hair, curly, wavy or straight.
Searching for more inspiration? We have all the hairstyles guide your next creation...
Here's some of our favourite updo hairstyles to get you inspired…
Snatched sculpture bun
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Braided tucked bun
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Half-up space buns
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The scoop
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'90s China bumps
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Woven tendril bun
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Curly updo
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Curly steggy buns
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Sky-high pony
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The messy Tinkerbell
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Sleek twist
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The new-gen model bun
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Glam '90s updo
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Rosebud bun
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Platinum Pammy updo
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Braided updo
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Tinkerbell bun and soft fringe
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Braided space buns
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Messy wrapped bun
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Stacked curl bun
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Messy half-up space buns
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Sleek '90s updo
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Accessorised plaited bun
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Wrapped braids
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Glossy '90s updo
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Low bun
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Twist bun and braid
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Wrapped bun
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Chunky braids
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Knotted spiky bun
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Supermodel updo
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Bantu knots
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Casual claw clip bun
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Intricate bow bun
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Piled-high '90s updo
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Loose braid bun
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Curly Tinkerbell bun
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Sky high ballerina bun
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Curly '90s updo
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Sleek and spiky
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