38 stunning updo hairstyles that are bringing sexy back

So, no matter if your vibe is snatched, or sexily dishevelled, we’ve seen numerous ways to show a little shoulder or nape action. But, as well as looking super stylish, an updo is a great way to manage second-day (or even third-day) hair. While glossy waves and glass hair always look best on freshly washed and styled hair, an updo benefits from a little bit of grit and texture that naturally occurs a day or few post wash. Plus, a couple of spritzes of dry shampoo will only serve to improve the overall updo, adding hold and volume that will make your style go further.

Whether you’re working a scruffy second-day topknot, adding a side of chic with a ballerina bun, or going all-out wow with an intricate braided design, hair up is always a great idea. Plus, there’s plenty of options for long, short and medium length hair, curly, wavy or straight.

Searching for more inspiration? We have all the hairstyles guide your next creation…

Here’s some of our favourite updo hairstyles to get you inspired…

Snatched sculpture bun

Braided tucked bun

Half-up space buns

The scoop

’90s China bumps

Woven tendril bun

Curly steggy buns

Sky-high pony

The messy Tinkerbell

Sleek twist

The new-gen model bun

The side-parted pony

Glam ’90s updo

Rosebud bun

Platinum Pammy updo

Braided updo

Tinkerbell bun and soft fringe

Messy wrapped bun

Stacked curl bun

Messy half-up space buns

Sleek ’90s updo

Accessorised plaited bun

Wrapped braids

Glossy ’90s updo

Low bun

Wrapped bun

Chunky braids

Knotted spiky bun

Supermodel updo

Bantu knots

Casual claw clip bun

Intricate bow bun

Piled-high ’90s updo

Loose braid bun

Curly Tinkerbell bun

Sky high ballerina bun

Curly ’90s updo

Sleek and spiky

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