Latest Party Updo Hairstyles

Create a French Twist
What you need: Volumizing spray, comb, small U-shaped hairpins, bobby pins, maximum-hold hair spray.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spritz the hair with volumizer. Use a comb to part the hair across the back of the head, from ear to ear. Gather the top section of hair at the crown, twist it one time, and secure with hairpins.

Step 2: Gather the bottom section of the hair at the nape of the neck. Twist it in a column upward, so that the ends stick up.

Step 3: Grasp the column of hair and tuck it underneath itself in the direction of the twist. Secure the hair along the twist with bobby pins. Finish with a misting of hair spray.
French Twist Updo Hairstyle

Create a Double Bun
Best for: Hair that is medium to long and one length or with long layers. All textures.
What you need: Smoothing serum, comb, brush, elastics, hairpins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Apply smoothing serum to damp hair and blow-dry straight. Use a comb to part the hair across the back of the head. Brush the top section back into a ponytail at the crown and secure with an elastic. Brush the bottom section into a ponytail at the nape and secure.

Step 2: Twist the top ponytail several times and secure it with hairpins to one side of the bottom elastic.

Step 3: Do the same with the bottom ponytail, twisting it and pinning it in place on the opposite side of the top elastic. Pin the hair against the scalp so that it looks like one uniform bun.
Gorgeous Double Bun Hairstyle

Create a Cascade
Best for: Medium to long hair that is one length or layered. All textures.
What you need: Texturizing spray, one large elastic, large bobby pins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spritz damp hair with texturizing spray and let air-dry. Gather the hair loosely into a ponytail at the crown. Don’t pull too tight; you want the natural texture to show. Secure with an elastic.

Step 2: Grab a one-inch section of the ponytail. Create a loop with the section by bringing the ends up to the scalp and securing with a bobby pin. Repeat until all the hair has been looped.

Step 3: To frame your face, gently pull out a few tendrils. If you have bangs, let them hang loose.
Everlasting Cascade Hairstyle

Create a Side-Swept Chignon
Best for: Medium to long hair of one length. All textures.
What you need: Comb, brush, elastic, hairpins, maximum-hold hair spray.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Make a side part with a comb. Brush the hair into a low ponytail on the same side as the part.

Step 2: Secure the ponytail behind your ear with an elastic. Twist the ponytail until it begins to coil around on itself. Secure the coil around the elastic with hairpins.

Step 3: If any front pieces come loose or you have bangs, sweep them to the side opposite the coil. Spritz the entire style with hair spray

Create a Messy Bun
Best for: Curly or wavy hair of all lengths, with or without layers.
What you need: Texturizing spray, an elastic, bobby pins.
How to Get the Look
Step 1: Spray wet hair with texturizing spray and scrunch. Allow to air-dry, or blow-dry with a diffuser to bring out the waves.

Step 2: Gather the hair into a ponytail just below the crown. Secure with an elastic. Don’t worry if short pieces around the face come loose.

Step 3: Split the ponytail into three sections. Working section by section, twist the hair and pin it to the scalp near the elastic. Let the ends stick up.
Messy Bun hairstyle

French Twist Hairstyle

French twist hairstyle pictures
The French twist is great for prom, weddings or any formal occasion


The classic French twist is elegant and sleek, perfect for special occasions like weddings and black-tie parties. The modern French twist, a flirty modification of the classic, is good for cocktail parties, work or a night out on the town.

french twist updos

Beautiful French Twist Hairstyle

Long Fishtail Braid

To create a full fishtail, herringbone or two strand braid, follow the same steps creating a two strand over braid, but start at the front of the hair in a triangle section.


To create a full braid, follow the same steps for creating a two strand over braid described above, but start at the front of the hair in a triangle section.

One of the great things about the fishtail braid is that depending on how you position your hands, the braid will change the way that it looks from tight against the head to loose and full.

To get the soft and full look that is shown above and to the right the hands need to be held as much as 6 inches away from the head as the braid is being done.

The hair should be braided close to the scalp until about halfway from the hairline. Then the braid should be created at least 6 inches away from the scalp. This will give the braid a very soft and draped look.

You have option to finish with a tight herringbone braid and then tuck it up and under the hair. The tucked braid should be pinned securely. This gives the hair a type of soft updo look that is very elegant and romantic.

Long Fishtail Braid

Fishtail Braid

French Twist Hairstyles

French twist hairstyle pictures
The French twist is great for prom, weddings or any formal occasion

French twist Hairstyle


The classic French twist is elegant and sleek, perfect for special occasions like weddings and black-tie parties. The modern French twist, a flirty modification of the classic, is good for cocktail parties, work or a night out on the town.

french twist updos

For the classic twist, you might substitute small hair combs for pins. Move the comb in the direction of the twist, snagging a small portion of the roll just before you pass over it. Lift the comb 180 degrees and then push gently into the roll and hide it in the groove.
With a lot of practice you'll learn to achieve this look in less than 10 minutes.
For a modern take on the classic French twist try going wavy. For those with natural wave in their hair don’t smooth the curl out. Instead, loosely pull the hair back and let the waves show. For those with straight hair set your hair in small rollers before starting the twist.
Avoid pulling or twisting your hair too hard, as unwanted breakage or hair loss may result.
Be careful not to claw yourself with the ends of combs, bobby pins or hair sticks

New French twist Hairstyle