Category: Updos

Updos are an integral part of hair fashion this year; they are an eye-catcher on the catwalk, at parties, at weddings, and at other festive occasions. But updos also want to shine in everyday life this year. The most important secret for a successful updo is hair clips, and lots of them. Then many of these works of art are no problem at home.

Do updos suit me?

The sometimes simple, sometimes elaborate hairstyles work with almost any length and suit almost every face, with a few small limitations. All you need is a brush, a tail comb, lots of hairpins, hair ties if necessary, and a good hair spray. This allows you to create beautiful updos even at home.

Oval Face: Great for an updo

An oval face shape is the ideal shape for all kinds of pin-up hairstyles, from simple buns to elaborate, voluminous works of art. Congratulations to the updo fan with this face type! Whether as a bridal hairstyle for a wedding or in everyday life, always treat yourself to new styles for pinning your chignon.

Round face: playful, please

A round face looks full on its own and should therefore be framed with hairstyles that visually elongate it. For you, this means the hairstyle can have a lot of volume at the top. On the sides, one or two strands—preferably with curls—should play around the face. This stretches additionally.

Square Face: Clever with bangs

With square faces, the chin is sometimes square, almost stern, and just as wide as the forehead. This makes this face shape appear quite long. This type can be visually shortened with straight bangs to create an updo. Also important: pinned up, yes; a lot of volume on the top of the head, no. Because if you style your hair very upward, your face will stretch out again.

Heart-shaped face—not without loose hair

With a heart-shaped face, the chin is significantly narrower than the forehead. To balance these proportions, you should pluck out at least a few chin-length strands. This hair can also be layered. A heart-shaped face looks more even with a chignon. Absolute no-go: lots of volume all around. It makes the upper part of the face appear even wider and the lower part of the face appear even narrower.

The 7 most popular updos

Updos are never out, but they are always reinventing themselves. So things will remain exciting on the head this year too, for example, with these hairstyles:

1. Messy all over

For this breezy, casual updo, attach the hair seemingly randomly to the top of your head. Individual strands can and should hang out between the pinned hair. How the hair is styled depends on the length. The result is a messy look that is as quick as it is chic.

2. Ballerina bun

The loose bun in the middle of the back of the head is back. So at least when it comes to hair, you can easily transform yourself into a ballerina. This year, however, the bun is not as strict as usual. The hair is twisted a little looser. Some strands may fall out. Here too, Undone is the theme—and a very everyday one at that.

3. Banana braided

As a smooth classic, the banana comes across as rather austere. The updo becomes more playful if you braid the hair on the sides into small braids, which then end in the banana. This updo looks smart and is a real eye-catcher, especially at parties, and even as a guest at a wedding, this updo is an excellent idea.

4. Sleeke snail

Updos slick? Sure, of course! Pin-up hairstyles are often combined with the sleek look in 2019. For this glamorous, more severe hairstyle, pin your hair into a neat bun. Hair clips ensure that no strand comes out of line. To do this, the hair on the sides and back of the head is combed gently upwards using plenty of gel or hairspray. The hair on the top of the head, on the other hand, lies diagonally downwards, creating a striking contrast. Although this style is less suitable as a bridal hairstyle, you can still be seen with this updo as a guest at a wedding.

5. Braid pinned

This updo is ideal for very long, rather thick hair. Braid a straight, low braid and pin it up at the nape of your neck. Small strands can run down the sides of the face on the left and right to frame it. Unashamedly feminine and practical at the same time, this look with a braid is ideal for work and leisure.

6. Double knot

Twice doesn’t just last better. It also looks stunning as an updo. To create the style, part your hair in the middle and gather each section into a loose bun using clips and a hair tie. Finally, place a strand all around to hide the clips and hair ties. This chignon is not only super simple but also creates a wonderfully playful girl style.

7. Exotic with bangs

Long bangs on the sides and in the middle almost to the eyebrows – this gives the face a striking frame. The long hair behind the bangs is twisted into several braids, which are then placed in a round shape on the top of the head like a crown and secured with clips. So if you’re at odds with a classic, maybe you’ll fall in love with this unusual updo. By the way, this looks particularly beautiful on strong and dark hair colors such as red or mahogany brown.