25 Modern and Beautiful Updos for Long Hair

Hey there, gorgeous! 💁‍♀️ Looking for ways to jazz up your long locks? We totally get it—it’s super easy to fall into that comfy routine of wearing the same hairstyle day after day. But your beautiful long hair deserves to shine in all its glory! Modern updos are the perfect way to switch things up, from elegant twisted buns to effortlessly chic messy styles that look like they took hours (but secretly only need minutes!). Ready to turn heads and feel fabulous? We’ve rounded up 25 absolutely stunning updo ideas that’ll make you fall in love with your long hair all over again!

25 Wonderful Updo Ideas to Give Your Hair a Whole New Look

You will find everything from perfectly mussed buns, interesting braids, voluminous chignons, and romantic curly hairstyles. No matter what your personal style, there are updo ideas here for you to try.

Remember, up-dos are often best with 2nd day hair because the hair is less slippery and has better texture. For these updo ideas, you will need a comb and brush, hair ties and bobby pins, styling tools like a drier and flat iron, root spray, styling creme or serum, and a finishing spray. Try one of these looks for a party, a date, or just to dress up your day-to-day routine. Time to play with your hair!

1. Low Tousled Sock Bun

2. Shoulder Length Hair: Loose Braid Crown With Low Side Chignon

3. Loose Milkmaid Braid With Low Braid Bun

4. High Tousled Sock Bun With Volume

5. Loosely Pinned Back Twist

6. Criss-crossed Milkmaid Braid And Low Braid Bun

7. Top Knot Braid Bun With Small Pompadour

8. Loosened Braided Crown

9. Side Braid With Low Deconstructed Chignon

10. Low Fishtail Braid Twist

11. High Chignon With Braided Wrap

12. Precision Braided Bun

13. Tousled Side Twists With Low Chignon

14. Voluminous Crown With Side-swept Low Chignon

15. Loose Twists With Low Tousled Bun

16. Perfect Top Knot

17. French Braid And Waterfall Braid Half-up Styles

18. High Ballerina Bun With Side Bangs

19. Voluminous Crown With Low Tousled Bun

20. Low Bun With Twists

21. Loose Side Braids, Bun With Soft Curls

22. Tousled Braids And Pinned-up Tendrils

23. Side French Braid And Low Chignon

24. Loose, Pinned-up Twists

25. High Volume Crown With Loose Chignon