Step 1: Use a 1-1/2 inch curling iron to create ringlets. Alternate the direction you wrap hair around the barrel for more texture.
Step 2: Pull hair in a loose ponytail at the nape of your neck and tuck ends (tail) underneath using bobby pins to secure.
Step 3: Gently tug and tousle hair with fingers to get an even, fuller bob shape.
Photo 3/7
Top knot
Step 1: Pull hair back into a high ponytail and secure with band at crown.
Step 2: Twist hair around base, creating a smooth tight bun and tuck ends underneath. Use bobby pins if needed.
Photo 4/7
Side chignon
Step 1: Wrap 2-inch sections of hair around a 2-inch curling iron for large waves.
Step 2: Create a deep part -- leaving one small section of hair loose in the front -- and pull hair back into a low side ponytail.
Step 3: Twist ends until they are wrapped in a donut shape and secure with an elastic (place hair tie around entire bun).
Photo 5/7
Ponytail with a twist
Step 1: Create deep part and on one side, French-twist hair back (adding hair to the twist as you go). Pin to secure before repeating on other side.
Step 2: Pull all hair into a ponytail, remove pins if desired.
Photo 6/7
French-braid tuck
Step 1: Part hair down the center, French-braid both sides and secure ends with clear elastic.
Step 2: Criss-cross braid tails, tucking ends underneath each other and pin into place.
Step 3: Gently tug at braid tails to loosen them up and create a messy texture.
What is it about long hair that makes a gal get a little lazy? Think about it: Do you (or your long-haired pals) have one -- maybe two -- signature hairstyles? And do both of those involve wearing your hair down and straight or down and curled?
Here's the thing: Unless you've got a pixie cut, your options are endless when it comes to hairstyles -- and updos are a fantastic way to get yourself out of a hairstyle rut. The catch? If you're like us, you drool over the gorgeous updos you see on the red carpet, but then click for a how-to and your eyes have glazed over before you even get to the "secure with elastic" second step.
But it doesn't have to be that way. We clicked through all of our favorite looks from recent red carpet events and found five easy updo hairstyles that can be pulled off in three steps max. (Seriously, we tried them ourselves just to make sure.)
Oh, and did we mention they are all amazingly chic and sure to get you all kinds of compliments? So, if updo means ponytail in your world, keep clicking. This guide is going to be your new go-to.
