Guide to Hair-Care Basics

5 Party-Worthy Updos

Step-by-step instructions for festive, put-together looks that suit most hair types and cuts

5 Party-Worthy Updos
Ericka McConnell
Previous 2 of 5 Next
How to Create a Double Bun

Best For: Hair that is medium to long and one length or with long layers. All textures.
What You Need: Smoothing serum, comb, brush, elastics, hairpins.

How to Get the Look
Step 1: Apply smoothing serum to damp hair and blow-dry straight. Use a comb to part the hair across the back of the head. Brush the top section back into a ponytail at the crown and secure with an elastic. Brush the bottom section into a ponytail at the nape and secure.
Step 2: Twist the top ponytail several times and secure it with hairpins to one side of the bottom elastic.
Step 3: Do the same with the bottom ponytail, twisting it and pinning it in place on the opposite side of the top elastic. Pin the hair against the scalp so that it looks like one uniform bun.

Tip: If your hair is thick, do a triple knot. Section the hair into three ponytails down the back of the head, then follow the same twist-and-pin instructions.


Previous 2 of 5 Next

Related Solutions
Advertisement

Real Simple Weddings Guide

Get month-by-month checklists, inspiring photos, etiquette answers, and more

New Year, New You Sweepstakes

Start the year fresh with a makeover. Enter to win a trip to Los Angeles and $3,000 in spending money

Advertisement