5 cool updos for medium length hair: These looks are perfect for the holidays!

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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