How to Create a Formal Updo

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A formal occasion calls for a classic look.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Medium-length hair
A comb
Bobby pins
Flowers or a decorative comb

Step 1: Comb it through

Comb the hair to untangle any knots.

Tip: You'll have an easier time working with hair if it hasn't been washed for a day or two.

Step 2: Make a side part

Part your hair on one side.

Step 3: Twist the hair

On the side of the part with more hair, separate a one-inch piece of hair from the front, and gently start twisting it from the base of the head. Secure the hair to the head with a bobby pin every inch or so, as you work your way from the front to the back of the head.

Tip: Point the pins down so they'll be hidden underneath the hair.

Step 4: Incorporate more hair

When you reach the top of the ear, start incorporating pieces of hair from underneath the piece you are working with.

Step 5: Secure one side

When you reach the nape of your neck, temporarily secure the hair with pins so you have both hands free for the other side.

Step 6: Repeat

Repeat twisting your hair on the other side of the part.

Step 7: Gather the hair

When the two sides meet at the nape of your neck, remove the bobby pins that were securing the first twist, and gather all of your hair in your hand at the nape of the neck, as if to tie a ponytail.

Step 8: Let's twist again

Grab the bunch of hair at its end and twist, pulling it upwards as you do so. Keep twisting until the end is sticking straight up, and then secure the end to the top of the head with a bobby pin.

Step 9: Tuck and roll

Tuck the end down and under, and secure it by pinning bobby pins underneath the roll. Add flowers or a decorative comb if you like.

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[LegoToys1]

Add bobby pins, twist hair, add bobby pins, twist hair, got it!

[StephanieMonica06]

your a man and you watch hair how-to videos?

[tellie4life]

all her saliva went into her hair with all those bobby pins used... grossss

[AwsumRocket18]

"you will need: medium length hair" I'm screwed...

[missmaximaaltje]

it looks sloppy as hell. i would never wear my hear like that.

[Starias5]

Howcast hair videos= Bobby pins Bobby pins and Bobby pins

[cutiepie101ism]

That's so ugly

[CearaaXD417]

@nnanderson2 i believe the term is "shat" lol jk x)

[nnanderson2]

man she looks like a cow just shitted on her head

[tstlkevanilla]

lol that looks awful.

[JuicyJuice1116]

Dude. Thats ugly.

[p6a9u1l42]

girls please no updo's there ugly as fuck thanks