Loose curls are a very popular style with many women who are trying to find the perfect hairstyle for a formal event.  Creating a hairstyle that uses loose curls is a great way to try an updo or even a halfdo hairstyle.  Loose curls are a fun way to create both elegant and classy hairstyles.

One elegant style you can try is a ringlet inspired updo.  To accomplish this hairstyle you will need to wash your hair at least twenty four hours before you want to wear this updo, as dirty hair works best to keep and hold the curls in place.  After you wash your hair use a diffuser to help create tight ringlets in your naturally curly hair.  If you do not have naturally curly hair you will need to set your hair overnight on tiny rag, foam or spiral curlers to create a lot of wonderful curls.  Once you have your curls created you will need to form a half ponytail in your hair and then loop that half ponytail around itself to create a loop.  Pin this with bobby pins to hold the loop in place.  Once this step is done you can take the bottom half of your hair and part it in the middle.  Take one section and pull up toward the base of the half ponytail.  Pin the curls as close to the base of the half ponytail to create balance.  Repeat with the other side of your parted hair and secure with bobby pins.  Once you have completed the steps you will have created a beautiful ringlet updo.

Another great loose curl updo is created by using a large barrel curling iron.  When using a large barrel curling iron to create loose curls wrap your hair around the curling iron rather than the usual and traditional way of using a curling iron.  Wrapping your hair around the large barrel rather than holding your hair in place with the curling iron in the traditional sense will create beautiful loose curls with out the crimping that can sometimes happen while using a curling iron.  Once you have made the loose curls in your hair use a finishing spray to hold the curls in place.  When the curls have been set with the finishing spray you can then begin to create a halfdo.  Take a few curls from either side of your head and pull them toward the back center of your head.  Use bobby pins to pin each curl to your head and repeat until you have a nice amount of curls pinned up.  Make sure that your curls hang nice and loosely down the back of your head and place a beautiful jeweled clip in the center of the pinned up hair.  By pulling back only part of your hair you will have created a beautiful halfdo that looks both elegant and fun.

Are you wondering if you can wear your short hair in an updo?  There are many styles available that can be created with short hair however certain types of hair may work better for an updo.  For example there are certain hairstyles that are suited for fine hair, just as there are those which are better suited for curly hair.  By looking at these styles though, it may be hard to determine which is right for you, especially in choosing something as important as the right updo.

With short hair you can create an updo, backdo or even a halfdo.  The looks are endless, as you find what works best for your hair type.  A backdo is a style in which the hair is up, but at the nape of the neck, so as not to be too high on the head.   A halfdo is where you pin up part of your hair using curls, twists, and beautiful accessories to accentuate the part of the hair that is pinned up, and then you can style the hair that is left down to be sleek and elegant or fun and edgy.  There are certain ways which you can manipulate your short hair to work best in an updo.  You can pin the hair at the crown using curls, twists, and varying types of products to help create the perfect updo look.  You may also take advantage of hair accessories which can be used to accompany an updo.

Using a few simple techniques will help you create a knock out updo with your short hair.  The first idea is to create volume in your hair.  To do this you can try back combing your hair to create lift that will be needed in forming the updo.  The next is adding products to your hair to help get extra lift too.  By using a styling product and back combing your hair you will give your short hair the lift it needs to create the updo.  The last option that you can try is adding a few hair extensions in your hair.  This will change the look of your hair drastically, but will be a great assistance in creating an updo.  Hair extensions are a wonderful accessory to creating a great updo.

If you have questions about styling your hair in an updo for your short hair, then please “Ask The Hairstylist” your question and we will post the response here.

When you think of a formal event what do you think about your hair?  Do you associate formal events with updos?  Although many people have the misconception that wearing your hair down is not formal there are many styles that can be worn with you hair down that create a beautiful formal look.  These hairstyles will be able to be worn to dinner, dancing, theater, or even charity events.

When styling you hair for a formal event the first thing you should take into consideration is the condition of your hair.  Wearing your hair down is a wonderful idea, but you will want your hair to have a healthy glow and a nice polished look,  to help achieve this it is a good idea to use a deep conditioning treatment.  Using a deep conditioning treatment can be done at home with the use of hot oil or deep conditioning hair mask the day before the formal event.

Next you will need to decide how you would like to wear your hair.  A beautiful look that can be worn as a formal hairstyle is having your hair curled with beautiful, full curls.  To create this look if you don not have naturally curly hair is to wash your hair at least 24 hours before the event, doing this will help ensure that your hair will hold the curl.  Using hot rollers or rag ties curl you hair and let it set.  Once the curls are in your hair gently style them so that they cascade down your head.  To finish the hairstyle add a small hair accessory such as a jeweled clip or bobby pin to pin back a few curls.

Another beautiful formal hairstyle is to wear your hair sleek and back.  This look can be especially elegant it you have long hair.  Use a flat iron to help create super straight hair first.  Once this step is completed use a styling product such as wax or pomade to slick your hair back.  Start with to front of your hair and work your way back creating a beautiful sleek look that will be a welcome look to any formal event.

Wearing your hair down is a wonderful way to create a formal look without having to wear an updo.  So next time you have a formal event to attend consider wearing your hair down.

If you have any questions about the formal hairstyle, then please “Ask The Hairstylist” your question and we will post the response here.

Short hair can be such a fun way to wear your hair, and with a little effort you can even put your short hair up to create a casual updo.  Depending on the length of your short hair you can pull it all back to create a fun casual look.

One fun way to create a casual short updo is take your bed head, hair that has been slept on and not washed the next morning, and pin it to the crown of your head to create a messy updo.  This style can be a great one if you are running late for the office or if you just want to wake up and go.  With just a few quick steps you can be on your way out the door with out much effort.

You can also create a casual updo with your short hair by again taking pieces of your short hair and pinning the up to the back of your head, but you can also change the look by the use of your bangs.  If you want your bangs to be down you may choose to have them slicked down to the side.  To create this look you can use a wax or pomade to give your bangs that nice sleek look, or if you choose you can pull your bangs back and incorporate them with your updo.  This too will give you a different look that can add volume to your hair.

One last updo hairstyle you can try is twisting small pieces of your hair and then pinning them to the crown of your head.  Take a small amount of hair and twist toward the back of your head, creating small rolls.  Secure each roll with a bobby pin and have both sides of your hair meet in the middle.  Having secured the pieces you can accent them with a beautiful clip.  This twisting look will create a fun casual look that can be worn to the office or dressed up for evening.

Having short hair does not have to limit you in what hairstyles you can try.  Casual updos are a fun way to wear your short hair so why not give them a try?

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