Holiday Updos

Updos are not limited to women with long hair. It's possible to put just about anyone's hair in an updo - no matter the length, texture, or type of hair. However, some updo styles look better on certain people based on these factors as well as the shape of the woman's face and the outfit which she will wear. If updo advice is needed, a woman's normal hair stylist should be consulted, or a virtual hair style website can be used.

Updo Requirements

Mandy Moore with a trendy updo

It's a mistake to believe that an updo hairstyle requires a lot of specialized equipment or products.

Some updos require more than others do, but the most basic updos only need the following:

• Hair
• A ponytail holder (sometimes)
• Hair gel
• Bobby Pins
• Hair spray

Additional items that may be needed or desired are:

• A curling iron
• Hair accessories

Particularly if the updo is going to be worn to a holiday event, many women prefer to jazz it up with hair accessories.

The French Twist

One of the most common holiday updos and one of the easiest to put in the hair is a French twist. A French twist can look beautiful if worn with a formal gown, and it can also compliment a less-dressy outfit.

This holiday season, try learning to put up a French twist. A French twist can be the perfect solution to an elegant hairstyle to accompany a fancy holiday outfit, and there are many variations to complement other style preferences and types of parties.

Types of Updos

Updos are great for formal events.

Besides a French twist, there are many other common types of updos that can be selected for a holiday party or event.

Common holiday updos include:

• Classic Updos
• Curly Updos
• Half Updos
• Braided Updos
• Romantic Updos
• Modern Updos
• Elegant Updos
• Trendy Updos

Getting the Right Updo

The holidays are a perfect time to try updo styles.

For a holiday party or event, it's important to have a good-looking hairstyle. If an updo is wanted, and a hair stylist will be adding it, make sure to be prepared on the day the hair is to be styled.

• Go through hair or fashion magazines and find a picture of an updo that is desired… and remember to bring the picture to the hair stylist.
• If there is no picture available, describe the updo to the stylist so that he or she has a good idea of what is wanted.
• Bring a friend who is experienced with updos to the salon and have him or her describe a particular updo style.

For an event as important as a holiday party in which anyone and everyone will be in attendance, make sure that everything looks perfect… the outfit, the makeup and the updo!

Benefits of Updos

There are several reasons to consider an updo for a formal or holiday event or party.

First, most updo styles are elegant. Updos are also out-of-the-ordinary styles, so it is a different way of wearing the hair for a special night.

Second, if an updo is put in correctly, it will stay in place all night long. Normally, especially for people with thin hair, a hair style will fall or begin to look imperfect after a few hours. With an updo, a woman can dance her heart out and her hair will remain looking great!

Finally, wearing an updo hairstyle to celebrate a holiday is also the perfect occasion to display beautiful jewelry such as earrings and necklaces. With the hair pulled up above the ears and off the neck, eyes will be drawn to the jewelry that is being worn.