15 Best Formal Updos
If you don’t already have your go-to easy hairstyles handy, we have a treat for you! Scroll through the gallery of our top formal hair updos for any hair type:
1. Braided Bun
Here’s one more reason to love braids if you didn’t love them already! The style can be dressed up or dressed down. If you just can’t seem to part with braids as a hairstyle, here’s a chic way to wear it to a formal event.
2. Croissant Bun
Whether you’re looking for up hairstyles for prom or a simple but not super basic formal style, this one is for you. Try this croissant inspired bun as your formal updo. The look is pretty easy to create with our croissant bun tutorial. To finish your look you can set with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hair Spray Smooth Hold Level 2 for a soft and smooth finish.
3. Curly Bun
Looking for formal updos that don’t require any heat styling to your naturally curly hair? This curly bun is your pick. Gather your hair into a loose low chignon and pin in place. Set your updo with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray Boost Hold Level 3 finish the look.
4. Donut Bun
Take the donut bun to new heights with this new and formal version of the look. Swirl the length of your hair around the bun to create a three-dimensional look.
5. Formal Fauxhawk
Have a last minute formal event and your hair is already styled into a casual fauxhawk? We’ve got a quick fix! Add a barrette to turn it into a formal updo.
6. Fishtail Bun
This is yet another fishtail braided style to add to your list of favorites. Wear this fishtail braided bun to any formal event. The off-centered style adds some edge to a more classic look .
7. Floral Bun
Flowers just seem to fix everything, right? Dress up your updo with flowers of your choice to recreate this look. Talk to the florist of any big event about setting aside a handful of flowers to use in your style!
8. French Roll
This is one of the classiest formal updos of all. Learn how you can create this French updo here. This is a classic and chic look is a classic for a reason!
9. Wrapped Chignon
Leave the exposed hair elastics for casual styles. Formal updos are all about hiding the tools used to create the look.
10. Beehive-Inspired Updo
Looking to recreate some formal updos from the past? Start with the beehive! Give this look a modern twist by toning down the height of the look just a bit.
11. Side-Swept Updo
Give your face a new frame by creating a side-swept updo. This look can be created with a bun, braid, or ponytail. Add a floral clip to give the side with less volume a pop of color and balance.
12. Diamond Accessory
Go the extra mile with a diamond accessory in your updo. The shimmer from the clip will put all eyes on you and add instant glam to any look.
13. Side Braid Updo
If you are a beginner with updos and are creating this look by yourself, a side braid is an easy style to create and still looks fabulous.
14. “Coral” Bun
This look is as complicated to create as it looks, but the outcome is totally worth it! This style requires a sheer hairnet to keep the “coral” pattern in place. We love the movement in this look and think it’s the perfect show-stopping style for a formal event.
15. Braid and Twist Bun
This updo incorporates a loose start of a braid on top and turns into an elegant, twisted low bun. This style is sleek and elevated and we love how it elevates an otherwise simple bun. Thinking about trying out one of these styles? Make sure to grab a picture of the finished look and tag us over @AllThingsHairUS!
