Quick messy updos are the hot hairstyles for 2012. We've seen them on the red carpet, down the aisle and holding up a prom crown. It's a style that encourages creativity and in this short video you can see how easy they can be. The great thing about messy updos is that you can truly make them your own for any occasion. Add an elegant look by wearing a tiara or live flowers or throw the hair up in a soft style before heading to the beach bar for an evening out.
Long HairThe definition of a messy updo is simply an updo that has been 'messed up'. If you have long hair then you can put your hair up in a ponytail or bun and incorporate some side-swept bangs. This is a very soft and romantic look that guys will love. It's much easier to acheive than a straight pulled back look as this is much more difficult to maintain. Medium HairMedium hair lengths are great for messy updos. Put your hair up in a normal bun or place it to the side. I personally favor the side buns as they tend to be more noticed than a standard back bun. Above all, BE CREATIVE and discover something for yourself that works for your color, contrast and face shape. Short HairIf you have short hair then we encourage you to add a hair extension and put it in a bun or ponytail. If you want to stay with a natural look then a quick easy look can be achieved in a half up half down updo. Pull the hair you want up back in a tie. Use your fingers instead of a brush as after all it is a messy 'do'. From the middle, start to pull the hair out of the tie to give it a bit of volume. Customize to suit your style and then add your favorite hairspray.
If you want to be even more creative then we suggest adding a Boho braid across the front. As mentioned in our 2010 Latest Updo Trends section, both the messy updo and braids are in for this upcoming prom and wedding season! A Boho braid is simply a braid that goes across the front of your forehead. This is useful for keeping hair out of your face during the summer months or just adding a bit of elegance to a simple updo. We've seen celebrities and models alike use the Boho recently and expect it's popularity to continue throughout 2010. The Boho can really only be used with long or medium hair as it needs to extend across the face and tuck behind the ear. The style of the braid is entirely up to you as its thickness can largely depend on the contour of your hair and what you are comfortable with. Here is a gorgeous picture of Else Pitaky wearing a messy updo with a Boho braid.
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