Less than perfect hair is in this holiday season. The trend on the red carpet is, Effortless. As if you just woke up with that tousled bun! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Get the low down on two effortless updos for long hair below and how you can replicate your own version of these celebrity style favorites.

The Undone Bun

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This style works great on mid-length hair with layers, which can often be a challenge to put up. Start with clean dry hair blown smooth with a slight bend on the ends. To achieve this, apply a dollop of a product like Pureology’s Cuticle Polisher, apply evenly throughout by combing product through with a fine tooth comb. Try Olivia Garden’s NanoThermic Ceramic + Ion Brush in 1 3/4” and blow hair section-by-section (about 2” apart) starting at the nape. Wrap your section around the brush using as much tension as possible for a sleek, clean blow dry with a soft bend on the ends.

Next, pull hair back into a half-up, half-down ponytail, leaving the nape hair out. Using a light-to-the-touch hairspray like Pureology’s Strengthening Control, place your bangs in a flattering fashion.

Note: For longer hair around the face, a deep side part and tucking the hair behind the ear can be an alternative to bangs

Moving on the nape area, split the loose hair under your ponytail into two sections and twist one section at a time up and around your pony. Secure with as many bobby pins as needed. Make sure to hide them by pushing them directly into the elastic band.

Lastly, break the original half-up, half-down ponytail into 2-3 sections depending on the thickness of your hair and gently twist them down and around the base of your elastic, much like you would if you were making a regular bun. Secure with bobby pins in the same fashion as mentioned above. Complete all sections and spray with Strengthening Control Mist Hairspray for extra hold.

Give you head a light shake to check for your styles holding power. If it feels loose, add extra bobby’s where needed and give another douse of hairspray. 

The Effortless Top Knot 

Image: US Magazine

This effortless style pairs well with a red lip for great holiday appeal. Start with dry hair. Give an all over blast of a workable spray like Pureology’s Strengthening Control hairspray.

Note: This is a great style for the day after a fresh blow dry as hair tends to be more pliable.

Pull all hair up and back into a high ponytail. Loosely braid your ponytail and secure with a small elastic on the ends that matches your hair color. Hold the very tip of your braid and push elastic band towards the base of your pony. This will mess up your braid giving you the perfect, imperfect texture. Wrap hair as you would a regular bun by spinning hair around the base of your elastic band. Secure with bobby pins matching your hair color by pinning into the bun to hide the stem of your pin. Give a final douse of spray and you’re off!

Natasha Sunshine – Antonioni is a Hairstylist and Beauty Expert, Pureology Brand Ambassador and founder of www.Beauty-Snap.com – a quick tip beauty site for the woman on the go. Natasha’s had the opportunity to work on the tresses of celebrities and models alike including Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean Mcdermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, as well as being featured on The Rachel Ray and Tori & Dean Shows. 

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Cool off with these hot updos for long hair.

For those of us with long hair the dog days of summer can be pretty unbearable. Sure, it’s always possible to just throw your hair into a simple ponytail to get it up off your neck, but a ponytail is just not all that. First of all, it’s not necessarily the most professional look for the office and it’s also kind of boring. I know hair stylist friends who are not allowed to wear a ponytail to work because it’s considered the lazy man’s non-hairstyle.

In addition to the heat, many of us suffer with higher humidity too. While some are lucky enough to sport beach waves and curly curls with the added humidity, the rest of us just develop frizz that no amount of anti-frizz product can tame.

Between the heat and the humidity, summertime is definitely the time for low-maintenance updos for long hair. Just because it’s hot there’s no reason to sacrifice your style. And that’s not to mention the makeup meltdown battle that happens from the heat and humidity!

Whether your hair is shoulder or waist length here are some great how-to tutorials on updos for long hair for ending those summertime bad hair days.

11 Summertime Low-Maintenance Updos for Long Hair

1. Messy Braid – Wear a messy braid for on trend coolness.
2. Loose But Secure Bun – Love the look of a loose bun, but want it to be secure? Try this trick.
3. Easy French Twist – The French twist doesn’t need to be complicated.
4. Messy Top Knot – Pile it all on type of your head for a casual look.
5. Waterfall Braided Bun – Try this pretty and elegant waterfall style for dressier occasions.
6. Bouffant Bun – Pump up your bun by adding a bouffant.
7. Messy French Twist – The French twist doesn’t need to be tame.
8. Headband Tuck and Cover – This style doesn’t get any easier.
9. Head Scarf How-to – Add a scarf to add instant style to a regular old pony or bun.
10. Double Trouble Ponytail – Wear 2 ponytails to add instant volume.
11. Bouffant Ponytail – Here’s a YouTube tutorial for a low ponytail with front bouffant.

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