Hair Updos

              5 Latest Updo Hairstyles

These days, so many women are seen flaunting updo hairstyles, well if you have a fool proof option in the form of an updo for formal occasions, then why wouldn’t you go for it!

The fact that a good hair updo looks elegant, classic, stylish and glamorous, will help you feel more confident and worry less because you know for sure that it is done up well. This way, you can party all night, dancing without any worries. 2012 has been the year of the celebrity updos, where the fashion police caught different kinds of pretty updo hairstyles on their lens.

 So, if you want to sport a look similar to the one your favorite celebrity sported, here’s our list of celeb-favored options. There are variants to this category of hairstyles, thus knowing basics about them only help you make a perfect choice!

The below easy updo hairstyles can lend you some inspiration for adding instant style to your look:

1. Chignon:  One of the most popular hairstyles today, the chignon is usually achieved by pinning the hair into a knot at either the nape of the neck or at the back of the head. However, different variations of the style have been displayed which you can see in the images below. The best part is that this easy updo hairstyles makes sure to catch all the possible attention.

The lovely Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton is seen wearing the chignon. Don’t you think she looks really elegant in this wrapped low ‘do?

The basic chignon hairstyle can also be done for everyday casual wear.

 

2. Braided Updo:

One of the simple updos is the braided updo hairstyle. It was one of the most popular and commonly flaunted hairstyles in 2012. You can add some extra zing to your next formal event with this hairdo.

Here is a look at some of the glamorous braided updos straight from the Red Carpet!

 

3. Messy Updo  and Mega Curls:

The messy hairstyle is “in” this season. Here’s a list of options that you can choose from!

Julianne Hough spices it up with her messy updo!

Victoria Justice flaunts a pretty wind-blown updo that makes her look absolutely lovely.

Jessica Alba’s pretty soft-swept updo hairstyle at the SELF Magazine Awards

Selena Gomez looks even sweeter in this messy updo!

Here is a super-curly updo hairstyle thatappears to bemore “promish”, by leaving it somewhat loose and unkempt. American actress Sarah Hyland looks chic with this hairdo.

American fashion model and actress, Brooklyn Decker’s sporting her mega curly updo.

4. Half updo hairstyle:

This kind of hairstyle suits almost any face shape and can be worn to any formal occasion. It imparts a look of elegance and grace. Be it medium or long haired, it does create a gorgeous new look with the half updo hairstyle. Here’s a look at  some celebs showing off their half updos:

Fergie’s glam-doll half updo – Do you like it?

5. Blunt Bangs Updo:

Rooney Mara’s chic, black updo coupled with blunt bangs is a great way to style the hair.

Taylor Swift always flaunts a killer-look on the Red Carpet. Here we see her wearing a sophisticated updo with thick, eye-grazing blunt bangs.

Another of her elegant looks at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards 2012 in Los Angeles:

Her updo perfectly complements her gorgeous sequined gown done in sheer gold and lace.