21 Easy Updos for Long Hair: Stylish Hairstyles to Try Now

About this look — The Messy Buns sweeps the length up and tucks it in place — the technique is about anchor points, not product.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Fancy Loopy Updo collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

Style-only. The underlying cut still needs a trim every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Chignon Bun pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Knotted Bun sweeps the length up and tucks it in place — the technique is about anchor points, not product.

Best face shape

Any face; the finish is defined by loose pieces around the face rather than the bulk of the style.

What to tell your barber

Not a haircut — book a styling tutorial with your stylist so you learn where the pins go.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.

About this look — The Boho Chic Updo collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Any face; the finish is defined by loose pieces around the face rather than the bulk of the style.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut; a 30-minute styling session teaches you the anchor points you'll use every time.

Maintenance

Style-only. The underlying cut still needs a trim every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.

About this look — The Donut Bun pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

This is a style, not a cut — ask a stylist to walk you through the pin plan on your own hair once.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Prep with a texture spray on dry hair.
2. Section, twist, and pin into your chosen shape.
3. Finish with a flexible-hold spray.

About this look — The Top Knot a versatile style that suits a wide range of face shapes and hair types when tailored in the chair.

Best face shape

Any — the stylist tunes length and layers to your specific face.

What to tell your barber

Ask for the exact style by name and bring one photo of the version you want.

Maintenance

Medium. Every 6–8 weeks to hold the shape.

Style at home

1. Apply a heat protectant to damp hair.
2. Blow-dry with a round brush.
3. Set with a light hairspray.

About this look — The Airy-Textured Bun pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

Not a haircut — book a styling tutorial with your stylist so you learn where the pins go.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The French Twisted Bun pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut — but ask your stylist to teach you the pin-and-tuck method for the specific updo shape you want.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Prep with a texture spray on dry hair.
2. Section, twist, and pin into your chosen shape.
3. Finish with a flexible-hold spray.

About this look — The Braided Bun gathers all the length up and secures it — done well, it holds through a workday or event without touch-ups.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

This is a style, not a cut — ask a stylist to walk you through the pin plan on your own hair once.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Elegant Braided Updo collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Any face; the finish is defined by loose pieces around the face rather than the bulk of the style.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Prep with a texture spray on dry hair.
2. Section, twist, and pin into your chosen shape.
3. Finish with a flexible-hold spray.

About this look — The Classic Full Updo collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut; a 30-minute styling session teaches you the anchor points you'll use every time.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Updo with Pearl Accessories sweeps the length up and tucks it in place — the technique is about anchor points, not product.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Textured French Roll requires the fewest lift steps but the most tone-refresh — reds fade fastest.

Best face shape

Color follows skin tone, not face shape — your colorist matches undertone.

What to tell your barber

Ask for the specific technique by name (balayage, foil, gloss); bring 2 photos of tone you like and 1 you don't.

Maintenance

Every 4–6 weeks for tone refresh.

Style at home

1. Wash with a color-safe shampoo.
2. Weekly bond-repair mask.
3. Weekly purple (blonde) or blue (brunette) shampoo to control brass.

About this look — The Bridesmaid Twisted Bun pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Any face; the finish is defined by loose pieces around the face rather than the bulk of the style.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut — but ask your stylist to teach you the pin-and-tuck method for the specific updo shape you want.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Skip washing for 24 hours before styling.
2. Twist the length back into a low bun.
3. Anchor with 3–4 bobby pins and mist with flexible hairspray.

About this look — The Classic Loose Bun twists and pins the hair away from the face — pin-count and placement drive the finish.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut; a 30-minute styling session teaches you the anchor points you'll use every time.

Maintenance

Style-only. The underlying cut still needs a trim every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.

About this look — The Sleek Woven Bun gathers all the length up and secures it — done well, it holds through a workday or event without touch-ups.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut; a 30-minute styling session teaches you the anchor points you'll use every time.

Maintenance

N/A. This is a style, not a cut — refresh cut every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.

About this look — The Wrapped Low Updo Bun collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

Not a cutting appointment; book a styling lesson so you learn the exact pin placement for this shape.

Maintenance

Style-only. The underlying cut still needs a trim every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.

About this look — The Ballerina Bun with Face-Framing Strands collects the hair off the neck and secures with pins or a hair tie, keeping the perimeter clean.

Best face shape

Any — updos frame the face rather than fight it.

What to tell your barber

This is a style, not a cut — ask a stylist to walk you through the pin plan on your own hair once.

Maintenance

The cut underneath still needs a refresh every 8–10 weeks — updos hide bad ends only so long.

Style at home

1. Prep with a texture spray on dry hair.
2. Section, twist, and pin into your chosen shape.
3. Finish with a flexible-hold spray.

About this look — The Soft Updo with Bangs cuts a fringe at a specific length and shape (blunt, wispy, curtain, or micro) sitting where you want on the brow.

Best face shape

Oval, long, heart — bangs shorten a long face and soften a strong forehead.

What to tell your barber

Tell your stylist the fringe style you want (blunt, wispy, curtain, or micro), the length line on your face, and how heavy or piecey to leave it.

Maintenance

High. Every 3–4 weeks for the fringe trim; the rest of the cut can wait.

Style at home

1. Blow-dry the fringe straight down with a round brush.
2. Optional: use dry shampoo at the roots for lift.
3. Finger-shape the fringe.

About this look — The Messy Chignon pulls the length up and anchors it with pins — the placement of the pins is what makes it hold.

Best face shape

Universally flattering — the face-framing tendrils are what tune the look to your face shape.

What to tell your barber

Not a cut — but ask your stylist to teach you the pin-and-tuck method for the specific updo shape you want.

Maintenance

Style-only. The underlying cut still needs a trim every 8–10 weeks.

Style at home

1. Start on second-day hair for grip.
2. Tie into a low pony or twist.
3. Pin the ends into the shape you want with 3–4 bobby pins.