updo hairstyles

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Sarah has a ponytail that is full of volume and waves while the scalp area is sleek and straight and kept close to the head.

Sarah Jessica Parker

She has middle part and is bang-less. She has medium brown locks with some blonde highlights. She is wearing a plain black dress here at 2014 Lexus Design Disrupted Event.

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Jennifer Lawrence is sporting an updo that uses braids for the focal point here at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2013 – Day 3 – "X-Men: Days of Future Past" Press Conference.

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This is a lovely partial updo worn by a young woman in the 1940's.


This photo is authentic from that decade. The sides of her hairstyle are pulled back and then curled forward into rolls! The back is down and reaches the collar. The bangs are stacked on top of the forehead in a tuft. She is wearing period clothes and a corsage for a special event. Her dress has embroidery. Red lipstick was typical and a standard feminine statement. The Victory Roll was a popular style post WWII and a patriotic way to celebrate the success of the war for the Allies.

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What a great beehive updo that has all the charm of the 1960's but with a modern twist.

BeeHive Updo

This hairstyle has plenty of height and has quite the wow factor. This model has dark brown locks and an off center part with bangs that are pulled over to the side up and over the forehead. The are super straight and stiff with hair product. The dangle down the side for an asymmetrical look. The strands on the crown are pulled back and over a form that give the high lift necessary for this style. Back combing also helps to give more oomph. Super cute 'do that is perfect for a party or anytime.

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This is a fun hairstyle with a whole lotta height on top and can be styled with either short or long hair.

1980's Updo

The sides are slicked back and secured at the rear of the head. There is heavy back combing on top and firm hold gel is used to get the stiffness needed for this kind of height. The bang area is pushed up as well as the whole top section in rooster-like fashion. This model has blond hair with highlights and lowlights. She is wearing a simple black dress. This is somewhat like a fohawk.

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