Easy How-Tos for Spring Dance Updos

Every girl deserves to feel fierce and fab at her spring dance. And the right updo is a surefire way to make you feel like a picture-perfect princess. If you can rock a ponytail, you’re already on your way to a posh updo! Achieving a classy updo doesn’t have to be a headache with these quick and easy steps. You won’t need three hands and eyes in the back of your head, we promise!

For the …Carefree Chica
A laid-back 'tude doesn't always mean wearing your hair down. This updo is quick, easy and fuss-free. PLUS, It works well with any hair length—short, medium, or long!
Celeb Style Inspiration: Blonde bombshell Scarlett Johansson knows a thing or two about effortless updos.

1. Separate your hair into a front and back section, creating a horizontal line across the back of your head.
2. Tease the front of your hair to create a medium-sized poof, securing the poof with bobby pins.
3. You can gather the rest of your hair into a messy bun, or take small sections of your tresses and tie them into knots. Hold the knots in place with some bobby pins and you’re done!
The number one rule to rocking this style? Feel free to do what you want – the messier the better!

For the …Funky Femme
Traditional updos get a major update with this daring 'do. For a style that's sassy, not stuffy.
Celeb Style Inspiration: Everyone’s fave Cheetah Girl, Adrienne Bailon knows how to rock fun ‘n’ fashion-forward twists.

1. If your hair isn’t naturally curly, use a curling iron to create sassy spirals.
2. Gather your hair into a loose pony at the crown of your head.
3. Adorn with a jazzy headband. Feathers, bows, beads and flowers create a spunky new ‘do.

For the …Glamour Girl
High buns don't have to mean high maintenance. This look is dramatic AND soo easy-to-do.
Celeb Style Inspiration: Beyonce is famous for her bootylicious buns and fierce sense of style.

1. Gather your hair into a high ponytail at the top of your head. Then, start curling 1-inch sections of hair at the outside of the ponytail.
2. Next, take the first section of hair and pulling it toward the ceiling, bend the section in the middle and then pin it to the base of your scalp.
3. Repeat until you’ve pinned all of your hair to your scalp.

Pair this style with flashy chandelier earrings to make it a true diva ‘do.

For the …Pretty Princess

This fairy tale hairstyle is sure to break hearts. Crown, carriage and prince not included.
Celeb Style Inspiration: Romantic updos like country songstress Taylor Swift’s take nearly no time at all.

1. Curl your hair into soft ringlets using a jumbo curling iron.
2. Gather most of your hair at the nape of your neck into a loose ponytail.
3. Secure your hair with bobby pins.

For a truly royal look, leave a few loose strands around your face.

For the …Sweet Sistah

Want the best of both worlds? A half-updo is ultra elegant...and anything but simple.
Celeb Style Inspiration: Country sweetheart Carrie Underwood is known for sportin’ an ultra-glam half-updo.

1. Gather hair on each side of your head and gradually add pieces from the back of your head to create a ponytail at the crown of your head.
2. Then, place the hair you’ve gathered into an elastic hair band or spice it up with a jeweled-clip or sparkly hair accessory.
3. Push the hair band or barrette up toward the front of your hair to get the full updo effect.

Remember, patience is a virtue. If your updo isn’t perfect the first time, take it down and try again. Perform a trial run a couple of days before your big dance. Once your style is good to go, keep it in place with your fave hair spray and get your groove on!