Updos aren’t just for weddings or red carpets. You don’t need a team of stylists or two hours to make your hair look decent.
These updos are actually doable—some messy, some sleek, all of them made to get your hair up without the drama.
You want your hair off your back, not a headache. And honestly, some days you just want it up because you’re tired of dealing with it.
These 15 styles are for when you need your hair to cooperate. You’ll find something in here that makes sense for your vibe.
No crazy tools. No impossible steps. Just real styles for real hair that’s long, medium, thick, or in-between. So yeah, let’s get into these looks.
That’s it—15 updos that don’t make you want to rip your hair out. Some quick, some a little more effort, but none of them ridiculous.
You’ve got enough going on. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about getting your hair up and out of the way and still looking like you tried. Or not. Whatever works.
Grab a few bobby pins, pull out that hair tie from the bottom of your bag, and try something. Doesn’t have to be pretty, just has to work. Scroll back, screenshot your favorites, mess around, and see what feels right. Hair up. Done. Move on.
Easy Updo Hairstyle Tutorials for Medium & Long Hair:
Step 1: Apply Luxy Hair Halo Extensions
1. Start by placing your Luxy Hair Halo Extensions around your head, about 2 inches back from your hairline.
2. Use the two clip wefts on each side for extra fullness around your face.
3. Let your hair down over the halo, and comb through to blend.
Step 2: How To Do An Updo On Yourself
1. For soft romantic curls curl your hair with a 1-in barrel.
2. Start by tracing from the back of your part down to the nape of your neck. Creating two side sections. Bring them forward over your shoulders for now.
3. Gather the remaining hair into a low ponytail and secure it with an elastic.
On the last loop, twist the elastic at the top and only pull the ponytail halfway through to form a small bun.
4. Gently fan out the sides so it’s more undone.
5. Slide your index finger under the elastic, just below the bun.
6. Pull your loose ponytail ends out to the left, loosely twist them toward your head, bring them across the top of your bun, and tuck them through the elastic from underneath.
7. Take both front sections and tie them together as if starting to tie a shoelace.
8. Pull them, then pin them into place.
9. Depending on the length of your ends, either pin them under each side of the bun, or cross them underneath and secure them on both sides.
10. Gently pull up the hair at the crown for volume.
1. Create the Soft Swoop
・Place your thumbs in front of your ears and trace upward to the crown.
・Gather the top section to create a soft swoop detail.
・Scoop all your hair and secure it into a high ponytail.
2. Divide your ponytail into two sections (left & right).
3. Twist the left section away from your face (clockwise) until fully twisted.
4. Gently pull on the twist to add volume for a softer, undone look.
5. Loosely wrap the twisted left section clockwise around your ponytail.
6. Leave a few inches of ends out and secure with French pins or bobby pins.
7. Twist the right section counter-clockwise, pull for volume.
8. Wrap it in the opposite direction stopping on the left so that both ends hang symmetrically.
9. Twist the ends tighter if you need to shorten them, and tuck and secure underneath.
10. Make any final tweaks and add extra pins for hold.
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