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Steps to a Messy Updo Hairstyle 2011

Steps to a Messy Updo Hairstyle 2011

A messy updo is a sexy, cute, just plain fun hairstyle. However, this kind of hairstyle can actually take a bit more work that you would think. So how can you make your normally innocent and tameable locks look as though they went lion mane wild? Well, it all starts at night…

Before you go to bed, after you have combed and washed your hair, braid it. This is a quick way to get your hair scrunched without using water and it normally provides you with tiny, pretty little waves. You can use pretty much any braid that you wish, depending on how wavy/crazy you want it. You can add a little bit of mouse and comb it through to help the waves hold their shape.

Next, un-braid your hair and comb it through with your fingers. If you absolutely need to brush it, remember that it won’t be quite as messy and piece-y but it will still have a definite wave to it.

After that, flip your head almost upside down and start to put your hair up into the bun. Omit your bangs if they are long enough to be included—they should still be fairly neat. If not and you have a straightener, do your best to straighten your bangs and keep them neat and sleek.

Once you have your bun created, secure it with bobby pins, a scrunchie, whatever you have a mind to use. If you want to add a hair pin or something of that nature for decoration, wait until after the next step.

The next step is to pull out a few pieces and let them hang down. This adds to the messiness of the hairstyle.

Next, decorate and enjoy your messy updo!