An Updo For Short Hair – Updo Hairstyles

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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What You Can Do With Short Hair

Depending on how short your hair is, there are quite a few different things that can be done with it other than the basic straightening.  If your hair is really short, for example, cut in a pixie cut, then most likely you would only be able to straighten it.  You may however be able to use a hair wax or pomade and create some edgy chunks to create a messy style, or you may choose to use that same wax or pomade to create a super sleek hairstyle.

If your short hair is a bit longer say down to you jaw line you can try a few different things.  First you could try to use hot rollers to create some nice curls in your hair.  This look can be very fun if you want to change your hairstyle only for the night.  You can create a soft messy look with soft curls that will add volume and bounce in your hair.  The other option you may want to try is straightening your hair, which will create a nice sleek hairstyle.  If your hair is wavy or curly this option can change your hairstyle dramatically.

Depending on your hair texture there are many styling products you can use to also change the look of your short hair.  Try using a mousse if you have curly or wavy hair to help enhance your wave or curl.  A wax or pomade could be used if you want to try a sleek hairstyle or if you want to create some edgy pieces in your hair.  Have fun experimenting, even though you have short hair there are many things you can try to change up your look.

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Prom Updo For Thick Curly Hair

When thinking of prom and how to style your hair in an updo, girls with thick curly hair seem to have the advantage over the girls who do not.  The girls with out thick and curly hair will need to create volume on their own with the use of hot rollers or curling irons to help create lift and volume needed for an updo.

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 better 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 tight 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 prom updo for curly thick hair is a curly halfdo.  To get this look you simply use a curling iron or hot rollers to add curl to your hair, if it is straight, if not use a styling product to enhance your already natural curls.  Pull your hair back at the sides just above the ears and pin it up allowing some of the curls to hang softly to add volume and the appearance of an easy relaxed look.

There are a lot of great accessories that will compliment your prom updo.  You can find rhinestone bobby pins, which will add a bit of glamour to your look.  You can use special combs or clips which will allow you to put your hair up and enhance the look you are going for.  And last but not least remember the best accessory of all, hairspray.  Hairspray is a great tool to keep your hair in place once it’s been pined up.   Updos can be both elegant and edgy.  So have fun with the look you are going for.

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