Whether in everyday life, during sports or for a festive occasion - updos in a wide variety of variations always work! And if you think that you need a Rapunzel mane for this, you are very wrong. To spice up your look for the coming holidays, we'll show you 5 cool updos for medium-length hair that you can easily do yourself!
Playful braids, an elegant bun or casual half-up hairstyles - there are now endless cool updos for medium-length hair that you can do yourself without much effort or practice. So mix it up a bit and try out some of the looks below today!
I love experimenting with my hair and trying new hairstyles. Some of the most beautiful ideas for theHalf-up Half-down FrisurI already told you. But these 5 updos for medium-length hair are also a real favorite and ensure a wow effect.
The bun with a braided neck
Should it be a bun or a braid? Why not have both? The bun with a braided neck is definitely my favorite updo for medium-length hair and with the following instructions styling it is child's play. Admittedly, this hairstyle requires some practice, but the technique can actually be learned very quickly.
- First, take your head forward and comb the hair overhead well.
- To make the hair a little more manageable, apply some styling hair wax to the section of hair to be braided.
- Divide the bottom section at the back of the head into three strands and start braiding a classic French braid.
- Make sure to always braid the side strands over the middle strand. Take smaller strands of hair from the sides and add them to the main strands.
- Braid the French braid as close to the back of the head as possible, making sure that no strands fall onto it.
- Continue braiding to the point where you want the bun to sit - whether you choose a higher or low bun is entirely up to you.
- Then secure the braid with a small hair tie and lift your head.
- If you are happy with the result, tie the remaining hair into a bun.
- Fix with hairspray and you're done!
Quick headband hairstyle for medium length hair
So classy and yet so simple - this headband hairstyle is so quick and looks really stunning. This is how you can achieve an updo:
- Comb the hair well and tease it lightly at the back of the head as desired.
- Then, starting from the crown, twist in a strand and insert it into the hairband from above.
- Repeat the twisting process with the remaining hair until everything is tucked behind the ears on both sides.
- Make a hole in the hair at the back of your head, twist the hair into a braid and carefully push it through the hole.
- Then repeat the above step until all the hair has been tangled.
- You can fix any protruding strands with small hair clips.
- Fix with plenty of hairspray and your cool updo for medium-length hair is ready.
The chignon hairstyle
Whether for an elegant everyday look or as a festive wedding hairstyle - the chignon is without a doubt THE classic among updos for medium-length hair and always looks stunning. And here are our instructions on how to achieve the chignon hairstyle very quickly.
- Comb the hair back from your face.
- Tie a low ponytail with a small hair tie.
- Pull the hair tie down very slightly and pull the hair apart slightly on the right and left above the braid until a small hole is created.
- Reach through the hole with your thumb and forefinger and pull the braid through.
- Pull the hair tie tight again, take the remaining braid and insert the ends of the hair into the hole.
- Then secure the ends of the hair with several hair clips.
- Apply hairspray and you're done!
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Space buns for a playful look
Numerous It girls have shown it and triggered a total hype - space buns are the ultimate hairstyle trend in winter 2023 and a pretty eye-catcher. And the best part? Styling takes less than 10 minutes!
- Comb your hair well and create a clean middle part.
- Tie the hair into two high ponytails on the left and right sides.
- Then twist the braids and wrap them in a circle.
- Fix the space buns either with two more hair ties or with hairpins and you're done!
The snail bun
The snail bun is one of those updos that seem very complicated at first glance, but are actually very easy to style.
- Comb your hair well and tie it into several small ponytails.
- Braid the ponytails into a classic braid and secure the ends with small hair ties.
- Then twist the braids like a snail and secure them at the back of the head with hair clips.
- Apply hairspray and your snail bun is ready!