If you haven’t had time to upkeep your hair to the most stellar of levels, messy updos are a godsend. They’re the ultimate “I totally meant to do this” look. Beyond that, they look casual, sassy and modern all in one go. Below are some of the best messy updo looks of the year.
Top Bun
One of the most popular looks is a high, bouncy top bun. This is simply made by tying a bun, but not running the hair through the tie all too much on the second way through.
Messy Braid
This look involves pulling wavy/curly hair back into a large, messy bun. The more waves leading back to the tied bit the better. But to give it some added style, create a simple Dutch braid leading back into the bun.
Messy Long Bun
This looks involves pulling back those textured waves into an elongated bun by leaving the bun loose and pinning it to the side. You should end up with a long, vertical bun.
Simple Loose Bun
Can’t forget the popular loose bun pulled back to the bottom of the neck. The more mess and volume the bun has, the better.
Loose Ponytail
Another idea is to pull a loose ponytail back. Make sure there is plenty of volume in the hair leading back to the ponytail. Hair by the pony should be sticking up more than the rest of the hair, and hair around the face should be loose completely.
The Sloppy Tie Up
When in doubt, pull hair straight back into a ponytail or bun. Leave the hair as messy as humanly possible. It’s a close cousin to the loose ponytail, but even messier with lumps of hair sticking out leading to the hair tie and tons of loose hair at the front.
Low Side Bun
A great romantic style is always the messy, low side bun. Just tie hair right below the ear for this easy, fast look on a hectic morning.
High Ponytail With Braid
A high, teased, and voluminous ponytail is the perfect messy updo. This look makes use of a three-strand braid leading back into the ponytail itself. The braid sort of does a half halo around the head.
The Tie-Back Braid
An incredibly popular look on Pinterest is a braid that’s been wrapped around the head and pinned in place, like a sweatband that doesn’t cover the forehead. Hair is loosely pinned under the braid for the most casual of looks.
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