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Elegant Updos

Elegance can be defined a number of ways and often can be phrased to have different meanings. 

When it comes to updos, there is no exception.  Whether it be casual, simple, or formal elegance, there is an updo that corresponds.  It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  We believe that elegance is in the eye of the beholder as well.  A carefully structured formal updo could have comparable elegant appeal to a casual messy updo that was created on a whim in just a few minutes.  While we are impartial to all forms of elegance, it’s important that you find your own elegant hairstyle that fits your personality.

Eva Longoria Updo


When you think of the word elegance, there are likely a number of images that come to mind.  A graceful bride walking down the aisle or perhaps a ballet performance.  Some also might conjure up thoughts of a famous painting,  or even a mathematical equation.  For me, elegance is something timeless.  Something undefined yet possessing a certain grace and simplicity. An updo.

When it comes to elegant updos, Audrey Hepburn is the first name that comes to mind.  She radiated elegance and her updos are still commonly emulated today.  Our generation might include Catherine Zeta Jones or Meryl Streep, who could easily be described as ‘timeless’. 

For 2012 we recommend the use of  braids for elegant updos. 

Jessica Alba Elegant Updo

Jessica Alba Updo

In this picture, Jessica Alba omits a casual elegance with this fabulous hairstyle that could be an excellent choice for prom or homecoming.  Depending on your personality and face shape, this could also be the perfect wedding updo.  The ‘do’ works best for those with medium to long hair, a bit of wave and fine to medium thick hair. 

Catherine Zeta Jones Elegant Updo

Catherine Zeta Jones updo

The straight pulled back updo is a very simple way to achieve a glamorous, formal elegance.  In the image above, Catherine Zeta Jones shows off a tightly pulled back full updo.   It is clear that this look is as refined and as elegant as they come. The earrings, make-up and dress all complement the look perfectly. 

Penelope Cruz Elegant Updo

Penelope Cruz updos

Penelope Cruz is also tops on our elegant actress list.  In this image she is wearing a full braided updo that could easily be imitated with any long hair type.  This is a modern take on a timeless retro classic and it suits her very well.  This is a very formal hairstyle that could be used for your wedding, prom or other formal gathering. 

When trying to decide on that perfect elegant look, we encourage you to take a look at images from our top five most elegant actresses of this century and a specific role that defined their status:

  1. Reese Witherspoon – June Carter in Walk the Line
  2. Penelope Cruz – Raimunda in Volver  
  3. Kate Hudson – Stephanie in Nine
  4. Meryl Streep – Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada (of course!)
  5. Cate Blanchett – Daisy in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

We’d love to know your thoughts on elegance and who you might consider the top 5 most elegant actress in Hollywood today. 

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