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Looking for formal hairstyles to wear for special occasions? Come take a look at our many pictures with how to information.

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Here is a very pretty updo hairstyle that also allows the hair to trail down the back in soft loose curls. The front and sides are pulled up and back and secured into place with bobby pins to hold the style. Some back combing on the top adds height and fullness in which to work with. The strands that are left hanging down are curled using a large barrel curling iron. Wind the peices around the outside of the barrel in a spiral motion. A curl enhancing product will help and then do not brush through but rather use the fingers to separate. There is no veil with the style and this is a nice idea for an outside afternoon wedding.This is a picture showing a young bride with her groom and her lovely bouquet of red roses.

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If you are a bride with medium length blonde hair (or any color) and are looking for a hairstyle idea to wear your locks down, take a look at this style. This young lady has a touch of Hollywood glamour with the use of jewels as accessories. Her veil is attached to the back of her head. Her bangs are arranged in an up and over swoop and off the forehead in a Marilyn Monroe style. Loose waves start at about eye level and are tucked behind the ears.

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Here is a pretty bridal updo with flowers. This bride has used a large white flower along with some baby's breath to decorate the back portion of this traditional hairdo that would work nicely with medium to long length straight hair. Ideas for updos is helpful for those who are planning weddings or other formal events.

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photograph by PR photos / Albert L. Ortega

Hayden Panettiere looks smashing here in her pretty updo that would be great for any formal event or party. With the Holidays right around the corner, hairstyle ideas can be quite helpful. Christmas and New Years are a time of get togethers and sometimes a nice no fuss do is elegant. This picture of one of our favorite young women was taken at a Los Angeles Gala on 11/12/2007. She is all dressed up in a sweet black dress. The updo is simple and easy to style with the messy bun placed on the side. The silky straight bangs are long and graduate down to the chin and are brushed to one side. Her make -up is not over-done and has emphasis on the eyes with some black liner.

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If a pretty updo is what you are after, then check this one out. The bangs are brushed over to the side and are gently curled into soft ringlets. To give some balance and interest, some strands are pulled out on the opposide side and curled as well. Hair is smooth and straight otherwise. For ideas for the back of the head take a look below:

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