Updo Tutorial

What we love about Christina Hendricks is that the lady's got serious curves - you know, the kind that would make those cartoon cayotes howl and hearts pop out of their eyes. Hendricks' character on "Mad Men," Joan Holloway, is a female who's not afraid to flaunt what she's g ...more

This video shows you how to get a fabulous faux bob glamorous updo. 1. Gather needed tools a curling iron and preferred hair spray of your choice. 2. Pin up upper half of hair in the back leaving a lower layer of hair to start your first loose curls (curls should be loose and ...more

Add instant elegance to your look by pulling your hair into a classic updo. You Will Need: * Unwashed, ponytail-length hair * A comb * A teasing comb * An elastic band * Bobby pins * Hot or Velcro rollers, or a curling iron (optional) * A bristle brush (optional) * Decorativ ...more

When the weather gets warmer you have two options: Tie your hair up into a super boring ponytail, or become more adventurous with your hairstyling and create a romantic updo that gets hair out of your face without compromising style. Watch this tutorial to learn how to style ...more

This updo is a great way for curly hair to dress up for an evening out on the town. Begin by freely pinning hair up with bobby pins. Each time, take another small section of hair and pin it up. Insert the bobby pin deep into the hair in order for the hair to stay neat and tigh ...more

This hair tutorial is called a wispy bird's nest after its, well, wispy quality and organized jumble of hair strands that forms into a cohesive whole. The "bird's next" has some classic elements and it can look very polished or casual for a day-to-day basis — especially for t ...more

If you're tired of the same old hairstyles, give yourself a fun makeover with some extensions and a new updo. This video will explain how to apply hair extensions and style your new hair into a chic high ponytail that will turn plenty of heads.

This video tutorial incorporates braids and blunt bangs to teach you how to do an asymmetrical French braid. You need to already know how to do a French braid, so you may want to brush up on those skills first. You'll need a brush, hair tie, comb, bobby pins, hand mirror and a ...more

This tutorial hairstyling video will teach you how to do your hair in a Monaco inspired updo. This updo oozes class, and is a great hair style for formal occasions.

Watch this how to video to learn how to create a simple 3 1/2 minute hairstyle. You'll need bobby pins, rubber bands and your favorite scarf.

This is a super cool hairstyle that involves the best parts of all worlds: braids, ponytails and poofs! In this video, learn how to create this hot party girl style that will have everyone wondering how you could have possibly done it yourself. This 'do may take you a little ...more

This video describes a Taylor Swift inspired updo performed by a hair stylist. It shows the specific tools and other products that the stylist uses to get a woman with longer hair. The video suggests having a friend help, though the style could be performed by yourself. This v ...more

Transform childish pigtail braids into an evening updo. Take a braid and coil it around itself and for a tight look, secure it with a bobby pin. Do the same on the other side. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create a special updo with braids. Create a br ...more

Why style only one bun when you can do three? Check out this video for an interesting, novel way to create a bun that's very elegant. Instead of one bun, you'll learn how to create a circular round of three buns that flows together to look like one multidimensional bun. This ...more

Whatever your favorite flower may be, you can't deny that roses are the most romantic and alluring flowers around. In this tutorial, Reiberry bases a delicate hairstyle on the robust beauty of a rose. This pinned-up side bun is unlike any chignon you've ever seen, and though a ...more

French braids are timeless hairstyles that make you look elegant and put together whether you're simply headed for Biology class or you're assembling a beautiful hairdo for a wedding. But don't you ever feel the need to spice things up every once in a while? Take a gander at ...more

Going back to school means meeting new friends, new love interests, and the oh so dreaded early mornings. No more sleeping in, gals! But if you're a girl who always wants to look good no matter how rushed or tired you are, then there's an easy way to style hair that's both qui ...more

If you're living in the U.S., you're probably wondering who the hell Cheryl Cole is, and whether or not "X Factor" is some sort of porn star competition. Well, "X Factor" happens to be the UK version of "American Idol," produced by our lovable teddy bear Simon Cowell. Cheryl ...more

Have you ever wanted to create a bun with your hair, but have been too scared to do so because you're afraid of looking like the stern headmistress at an all-girls Catholic school? Tightly woven buns are thought of as uptight and not very youthful, but your convictions are ab ...more

Don't know how to style you hair for that party? Then watch this video to learn how to style your hair in a classy up do.

British bombshell Kiera Knightly loves wearing her chestnut colored strands in an updo. But since the lean actress is a fan of indie-inspired, bohemian chic, she never makes her hair looks overdone or overstyled. We're especially a fan of this loose, touseled updo, which she ...more

"Black Swan" star Mila Kunis exemplified just what Golden Globes dressing was all about by donning a gorgeous deep green body contouring Vera Wang gown on the red carpet at the 2011 Golden Globes. Because her dress was so dramatic, she kept her makeup simple and feminine and ...more

If you need a fresh new edgy style for your sistalocks this look is a hot one just for you. This style is easy to emulate and is great for current hair trends. This video will demonstrate exactly how to get this updo look with your sistalocks. Forget the tired roller sets and ...more

Jennifer Pompa, from the Hairtalk TV Show, describes, "Pop", the company who makes the "StyleMaker" who has the great new "Put on Pieces", which is made of a lot of gorgeous hair on a rubber band that is strong and durable.She says "It's a heat friendly synthetic fiber that yo ...more

We're not saying that we don't like Rihanna's current red fauxhawk, but back when the curvy diva had longer hair she pulled off some major trendsetting hairstyles. Take the low side updo in this video, for instance. With ultra sleek undulations and bangs curled back into an S ...more

You'll find that chivalry isn't dead once you step out on the the town with this darling old Hollywood-inspired romantic hairdo on Valentine's Day. Whether you have a sweetie or not this hairdo, featuring soft, cascading curls that are pinned into a loose bun on the side, will ...more

The Japanese Lolita style is just as exquisitely popular as it is exquisitely extreme, a fusion of bright colors, manga charm, and love of experimentation. If you're really digging the fun style but are afraid of looking more Krusty than cool, try out this hairstyle by StyleSu ...more

You don't need to pay a stylist or even get a friend to help you with this hairstyle! It's easy, elegant and looks good with nearly any type of long hair. Here's how to create an elegant bow updo for your next formal event!

Looking for the perfect updo to wear to a formal event like a wedding or school dance? This video will show you how it's done! It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in about ten minutes' time. For more information, including ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to get an adorable beachy hair look in less than 5 minutes. This style is simple to do and will work great for those breezy summer days. Follow along and learn how to get the look in no time at all.

Kandee, a makeup, artist demonstrates a Gwen Stefani up do that was from an Elle magazine cover. Rub hair paste into your hands and smooth it through your hair. Then section crown to forehead and twist it counterclockwise until it starts curling up. Keep twisting and wrap it a ...more

It's a dilemma that faces many a fashionable girl: How do you look put together without looking like you actually, well, put yourself together? No girl wants to look too "done up," especially at places like school and work, but at the same time we don't want to look so pale we ...more

This bohemian updo looks really elaborate, and seems painstaking to attempt, but it's actually super simple. Composed of several braids wrapped around your head and then pinned up, it only takes a few minutes to achieve and is party perfect.

This hairstyle is taken directly from the current trends for runway models. Backcomb your hair first to give it a little body, then follow the steps to clamp your hair and hold it in place to achieve the disheveled ballerina look.

This is a twist on the classic French braid look, and of course, it's called the French braid twist. If you haven't figured out how to French braid yet, click here. Once you know the French braid, try your hands at this French braid twist, which is a hairstyle the guys will re ...more

This video shows you how to curl hair with a 19mm Jose Obair clipless curling iron. Part your hair and spray with heat protectant such as Ironguard 44. By layering hair and using the clipless iron, the process goes very quickly. A heat protective glove is used. This video is v ...more

You should look like a veritable fairytale princess on your wedding day, so make sure you dress to impress from head to toe by wearing some cute white Christian Louboutins and donning one of the elegant formal updos presented in this hairstyling tutorial. Check it out to lear ...more

Spanish hottie Penelope Cruz is a master of the red carpet. Okay, yes, she's been in the biz since she was a young girl, but she's one of the few stars who don't need a stylist to hit the red carpet looking like a million bucks. And the woman sure knows how to work a bun, one ...more

The coiled updo is a unique alternative to traditional and stuffy buns. For a head of bouncing coils, begin by dividing the hair into 4-5 sections. Tightly wrap each section around itself until it becomes shorter and tighter. Then begin to coil the rolled up section of hair, t ...more

There's no better hairstyle to make you look instantly polished and elegant than an updo. So if you have more party invitations than you know what to do with this holiday season, cut some stress by creating this simple cute updo. Check out the hairstyling video to learn how t ...more

For both the bride and groom and the guests, beach weddings are a little messier to deal with. And when it comes to dressing and getting your hair and makeup ready, there are the additional considerations of practicality (you're going to be trotting on sand, after all) includi ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a twisty updo on your American Girl doll. First, brush your dolls hair into a ponytail. After this, take a piece of the hair and twist it around with your finger until it curls. Then, take a clip and clip the twisted hair into the ponytail. ...more

Want to look like a mesmerizing fairy/storybook princess on prom night or homecoming? If so, then we've got the perfect hair tutorial for you. This extremely pretty updo features twirled and twisted hair braided in with a ribbon for a romantic feel.

Emma Watson put it best when she said in a recent "Teen Vogue" interview that there's nothing interesting about looking perfect. And it's true: A few undone hairs here, a stained red lip instead of a perfectly painted on one, and mixing fashion styles when you dress help add i ...more

Got a bit of extra time today? Then put those extra hours to good use by beautifying your lovely locks! Take a gander at this video to learn how to create a feminine flower side updo with cascading curls. You'll learn how to form a bun into a beautiful crysanthemum-shaped cre ...more

This hairstyle could easily be mistaken for simply missing a spot while you're pinning your hair into an updo during the morning rush, but the lovely rosebud hair accessory ties it all together. Modern yet reminiscent of the frilly romance of beautiful salsa dancers from Spai ...more

Have a formal occasion coming up? Do you want that fancy bridal hair-do, but can't afford to go to an expensive salon? This video will show you step by step how to do a hair up-do. The demonstrator narrates while doing the style on herself so you know it's something you can ha ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a cute Easter updo on your American Girl doll. To do this, you will first take the hair from the top of the head and section it off into smaller pieces. Then, repeat this same step throughout the head of hair until you have a bunch of diffe ...more

During the summer months you want to be as unfussy with makeup as possible. Because, after all, who has time to worry about spraying on gallons of L'Oreal Elnett and sticking bobby pins here and there when you could be cannon balling into the pool right now? Get locks out of ...more

BeautyTipsNTricks shows viewers how they can do a Eva Mendes Inspired Updo! All you need for this is a comb and bobby pins. You will also need clear elastic pony tail holders! First, you want to section off your hair. Take your hair up to the top of your ear and go all around ...more

All you need for a quick new look is a handful of run-of-the-mill bobby pins. You will however need medium to long hair, a brush or comb, styling gel or mousse, a ponytail holder, as well as those bobby pins. This video hair-styling tutorial shows how to create three simple up ...more

You shouldn't have to labor for hours on end to achieve great hair. And if you have to wake up early for school or work it's even more important that you don't lose your precious ZZZs just to make sure that French braid is perfectly plaited and pinned up. Thankfully, there ar ...more

This video will show you how to create a quick updo for those last-minute occasions when your hair needs to go up. Do a quick and easy a messy ponytail. Click through to watch this video on totalbeauty.com

Byrd Designs Hair Accessories and Jewelry brings you this video tutorial on how to style your hair in a French twist with a hair comb. This simple how to updo uses a French comb for a night out on the town look, the most common hairstyles people wear with a claw clip. French ...more

If you're running low on time in the morning but still want to look polished rather than ragtag, then there is a way for you to save time while styling a beautiful mane. Check out this video to learn how to create five different hairstyles you can do on wet hair. Each styles ...more

This video will provide great tips on looking at your facial structure and making a very quick updo. Make 5 different updos in 5 minutes. Click through to watch this video on totalbeauty.com