120 TRENDY UPDO HAIRSTYLES FOR FORMAL OCCASIONS, WEDDINGS AND PROMS

by TheHairStyler.com
Updated on October 30, 2017

Updo hairstyles are perfect for formal occasions, like a wedding or a prom, which require a hairstyle that is elegant, works with your dress and accessories, and suits your personal attributes perfectly. Updos can also be worn for less formal events, such as a day at the office, to give you a polished and professional look. Get inspired by these Updo hairstyles from salons around the world and see which updo looks great on you.

Our updo hairstyles include straight and wavy/curly.

Straight Updos

A straight updo that is long and straight can be described as smooth, sleek, not over the top and simple. They range from smooth, flat gelled-down styles, to piecey face-framing looks. This type of hairstyle can be worn everyday at work, home, to the shops and to important events and interviews. These types of updos are generally pinned, tied, teased, gelled, brushed smooth, and lacquered into place. Styling time varies depending on how much work is done to the hair, meaning it can be as little as 10 minutes or up to 45 minutes long. These looks are also great for keeping the hair out of the eyes and off the face and, due to their simplicity; they allow clothing, jewellery and other elements to enjoy some attention.

Wavy/Curly Updos

A wavy or curly updo is soft, loose, carefree, and not overdone looking. They range from tied back and pulled up twists, to soft looks with face-framing pieces falling down. They can be worn everyday at home, work, socializing, or at formal functions too. Styling time varies depending on how much work is done to the hair and if your hair needs to be curled using rollers or heat appliances.

So check out our hairstyles below to view yourself with 160 updos!


Top 10 updo hairstyles - Visual Hairstyle Story
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The length and layers of this brown hairdo is pulled up and pinned to the head allowing height and shape to the top making this updo best suited for a round face shape. This hairstyle is great for any formal occasion and will need product for hold and shine.


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This fantastic updo is pulled up, twisted and pinned to the head in all sorts of ways to form this elegant updo perfect for any special occasion. This look is great for those with round face shapes and will need product for hold and shine.


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This hairstyle is pulled up and pinned up to the back of the head forming this great updo which is best suited for those with round face shapes. This is easy to re-create with the right tools and will need product for hold and shine.


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This glossy do is pulled back and pinned to the of the head leaving out the bangs to fall naturally making this hairstyle best suited for those with round face shapes. This 'do is great for any occasion and will need product for hold and shine.