Works on:
· Medium to long hair
· Wavy or straight
· Clean or dirty hair
Stuff to have handy:
· Sectioning comb (rat-tail comb)
· Small bobby pins
· Hairspray
How to get this easy updo for long hair: Step 1
With all hair down, separate out your bang section. The best way to gauge the width of this section is to use your eyebrow arches as a guide. Step 2
Tease underneath the bang section slightly. (Too much and you'll see evidence -- not a good look.) Step 3
Smooth out the top layer of that section and pull it back. Step 4
Twist the section once then secure with 2 large bobby pins. Step 6
Adjust the bump with your fingers to be sure you're happy with the height and smoothness. Then spritz with hairspray.
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Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair: Side-Swept Bun
Time it took us: 5 minutes
Works on:
· Medium or long hair
Stuff to have handy:
· A hair stick, or bracket thingy like the one pictured
· Shine serum or spray
· Comb
· Hair elastic
How to get this easy updo for long hair: Step 1
Make a deep side part with a comb. Apply a bit of shine serum all over and comb through to tame flyaways. Step 2
Gather your hair into a low side pony behind the ear opposite your part. Secure with a hair elastic. Step 3
Wrap the tail up toward your ear, then under the pony (into a bun), leaving the ends
free. Step 4
Pierce the bun with your hair stick, making sure to thread one end of the stick through the elastic before letting it pop out the other side. This holds the bun in place.
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Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair: Hello, Sailor
Time it took us: 10 minutes
Works on:
· Medium or long hair
· Dirty-ish hair -- a day after shampooing
Stuff to have handy:
· 1-inch curling iron
· Bobby pins
· Hairspray
How to get this easy updo for long hair: Step 1
Make a side part. Starting with the bigger side, gather front section
from the ear to your part and smooth it so the hairline is bump-free. Then
twist several times upward toward your part. (See inset photo No.1.) Step 2
Secure the hair along the line of the twist with several bobby pins. At the
end of the twist, criss-cross bobby pins to anchor the twist in place. Repeat on the smaller side. Step 3
Divide the hanging hair in back into 1-inch sections and wrap around a
curling iron. Hold the barrel vertically to create a spiral. Step 4
Once all sections are curled, mist with hairspray and shake your hair
gently to loosen the curls.
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Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair: High-Volume Pony
Time it took us: 5 minutes
Works on:
· Medium or long hair
· Dirty hair
Stuff to have handy:
· Headband
· Comb
· Hair elastic
· Clip (to hold hair out of the way)
How to get this easy updo for long hair: Step 1
Divide hair from ear to ear over the top of your head. Clip that front section out of the way. Step 2
At the crown of your head, take a two-inch section of the remaining hair and tease the
area near your scalp to create the bouffant behind the headband. Messy is fine; we're about to cover it up anyway. Step 3
Un-clip the front section and smooth it back over the teased area, gathering all your hair into a low pony. Reserve a one-inch section of your longest hair and secure the rest with an elastic. Step 4
Wrap the reserved hair around the hair elastic and secure underneath with a bobby pin. Step 5
Slip on a headband.
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Easy Hairstyles for Long Hair: Mile-High Curls
Time it took us: 5 minutes
Works on:
· Any length
· Natural wave or curl
· Dirty hair -- day or two after shampooing
Stuff to have handy:
· Slim, jeweled headband
· Bobby pins
· 1/2-inch curling iron
· Shine spray
How to get this easy updo for long hair: Step 1
Pump up any flattened or low-volume curls on top. To do this, wrap sections of
hair around the barrel of a curling iron, starting at the root. (No need to
get the ends or to use the clamp.) Step 2
Loosely grab chunks of hair in back, then bobby pin and spray, tucking the ends under so you don't see straight pieces. Step 3
Slip on a slim headband, but keep it close to your hairline. We have it
about an inch or so back. Step 4
Top with shine spray. The overall effect should be touchable and fun, not
too perfect.
Ladies with long hair, rejoice: Easy updos for long hair do exist, and we've found 17 of them. The best part? These cute hairstyles are also quick hairstyles (think: You can do them in under 10 minutes).
Whether you're doing your long hair for a special occasion like prom, or just need quick hairstyles for busy mornings, we've got you covered. There are hairstyles for long hair ranging from glam chignons to trendy pompadours. So instead of wearing your hair down or in a basic ponytail like you always do, try one of these easy updos for long hair.