Braided Updos for Modern-Day Princesses


by The EditorsUpdated on February 2018 Braided updos is a fun way to pull long hair up and out of the way on a warm summer day. The feminine romantic and lovely are suitable for both relaxed afternoons and formal braided updos occasions. Most of all, many of them are much easier to achieve than expressed by the final result. Check out the links below when you’re ready to look stunning and learn the secrets to some great hairstyles.

Easy Yet Fancy-Looking Braided Updos

Modern updates with braided elements are somewhat confusing and somewhat imperfect. Experiment with their length and placement of braid forms.

Dutch Fishtail Asymmetrical Updo

Sometimes the most beautiful hairstyle comes from combining more than one. This braided updo involves a braid on the side of the fishtail and a bun in one. Ideal for long thicker hair, when you first try this one out you will need some patience and plenty of hair pins, but the end result is definitely worth it.

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Crossed Chignon Braided Updo

Another combination of fused looks for a beautiful braided updo braided chignon use a thick and thin side braid wrapped in a sweet and subtle low bun. To find out how to do this type of chignon, click the link below the photo.

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Flower Crown Braid

The flowers give a grown-up romantic look to the otherwise child-like Heidi hair in the accessorizing fashion. Start by wrapping them around the top of your head with two low braids and secure them with hair pins. Leave enough room to add some silk flowers between the braids.

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Do you know how to braid your hair in French? If so, this hairstyle is perfect for you. To achieve this beautiful braided updo, simply braid one side of your hair by French and then wrap the braid in a bun secured at the neck’s nape.

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Super Cute Maiden Braids

This modernized braiding is simple and beautiful, influenced by Robin Hood-era maidens. You’re going to need long hair for this one and it’s going to look much better if you have bangs. Be sure to backcomb the back of your hair before you start braiding for the extra body as seen in the photo.

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Double Dutch Braided Bun

As far as braided updos are concerned, this style will probably be the simplest once you have mastered Dutch braiding. Join them in a tight or loose braided bun at the nape and enjoy this smooth braided look with an elegant touch as casual hairstyle!

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Ah the braid of the waterfall! It captured Pinterest’s hair lust and is now evolving into romantic creative styles. This braid hairstyle waterfall is a perfect example of a long hair romantic hairstyle that goes beyond the traditional twist or ponytail.

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Bubble Ponytail Braided Updo

Incredibly easy and perfect for a workout session or playing sports with friends, the bubble ponytail requires at least shoulder-long hair and a lot of elastics. Place some hair in the middle of the head in a ponytail and continue to collect all the way down like a French braid with ponytails. Tug up and out on it after securing each section to tighten and shape the bubbles. Get the Beauty Romance tutorial!

Upside Down French Braid Bun

Some of the best braided updos come from being able to upgrade your existing skills. French braid the hair from the nape upwards for this hairstyle. You can then collect this upside down French braid in a bun on top of the head. Keep the bun hair unbraided for additional volume.

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Braided Updo for Long Thick Hair

If you have long, thick hair, you understand how hard it can be to find weight-sustaining updos. This artistic style is not going to rebel and at the same time you can soften your look. For this one, make sure you have hairspray and bobby pins on deck.

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Kawaii Mini Top Hat Inspired Updo

Check out this fun braid-bun combination for those who are looking for something new. For a finished look, embellish with a sleek black and white bow. This is great for girls on the island whose hair is windblown regularly as well as those looking for a formal style that will not be duplicated.

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Knot The Normal Braid

This romantic braided updo is perfect for shoulder length hair and longer with a modernly messy mix of braiding and buns. For both casual and formal occasions, this one is a great style and it’s easy to pull off because it doesn’t depend on perfectly aligned strands. Get Irrelephant’s tutorial!

Jessica Alba-Inspired Updo

Actress Jessica Alba recently featured this low bun updo with a braid on the red carpet and it’s sweetly easy to pull off. It is nothing more than a thin braid on the side paired with a messy bun with a short chain. Perfection, perfection.

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Braid Wrapped Bun

Complete this fancy braided updo braid a hair section starting above the ear, then pull it and twist it into a bun. Secure with pins from the bobby. Long hair is going to be out of the way and beautiful.

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Low French Braid Updo

As children, we were all in love with the French braid and honestly little has changed. French braid the hair to the side for this hairstyle, and tuck the ends with bobby pins. This is another one that will make lowlights or highlights look really beautiful.

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Ribbon Halo Braided Updo

Another great romantic and creative one for shoulder-long hair and beyond the ribbon halo braid. Choose a pastel-colored ribbon that won’t detract from the braid, or go for earth tones if you have darker hair. The ribbon should emphasize that the final look should not be stealed.

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Seashell Braid

This beautiful hairstyle is perfect for any occasion, formal and intricate. The intricacy is due to the varying thickness of the braids beginning with a larger one and spiraling down into smaller, thinner plaits. Like most of these hairstyles, it’s more easy than it looks.

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Simple Braided Updo

Another hair style which celebrates the charm of messy hair this style works well on delicate locks that naturally burst into beautiful wisps when pulled into an updo.

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Twisty Braid

This cute braided messy updo can be finished in steps making it an incredibly fast alternative to a typical braid or pony. This one is best for thick straight hair, but it can fit well with other styles of hair.

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Ballerina Braided Updo

I named this one that braided the ballerina because of the nice pulled bun that finished off the back of the dress. If you’re a smooth French braider, braid some front hair to the side and pull back the rest into a bun.

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Double Braid Into a Bun

You can wear your bun in the most graceful way, elegant and rather simple on long hair thin double braids. For this unique and beautiful look, pair them with a messy bun. To add intricacy and glamour, tie the ends of the braid around the bun.

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Easy Low Knot Braided Updo

Both stunning and incredibly fast this hairstyle. Only split the pair and braid two low braids. Tie them literally in place in a knot and pin hair you’re done and ready to go!

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Shorter Hair Pony Messy Braided

Finally! A cool updo for shorter hair with a braid! It’s great for both formal occasions as well as a relaxed day at the office or on the beach. Wherever you go, this hairstyle should remain in place as there are no smooth, tight limits to its use.

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Monday Work Wear Hair

This braided updo should be tried by long-haired beauty that can boast locks several inches below their shoulders. Starting with a high ponytail braided upside down pin it up to the side or whatever way you think it looks best.

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Braided Bun

Multi-dimensional colored hair will look very good in this textured updo that looks just as stunning when combined with a ball gown or a casual t-shirt. The braided bun is popular with almost every girl who gives it a try because of its versatility.

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Braided Low Bun

Teasing your hair’s middle section will add a grown-up look to this complicated-looking braided updo. On a dance floor you will rock this whether on a formal occasion or in that yoga class.

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Braided Top Bun

This simple and academic hairstyle will make you look like a sexy hipster librarian, how many hairstyles can you claim? This effortless updo is done just as the imaginative hair of a high pony braid and lots of bobby pins on hand looks like.

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Maiden Braided Updo

Girls will be able to pull off this hairstyle without too much difficulty, fortunate enough to have Rapunzel-long locks. The heavier and more beautiful your hair will be. Before trying this style, be sure to straighten your locks.

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Messy Bun Side Braid

Women are happy with trendy bangs! This amazing updo is perfect and easy for you as well. All you need to do is braid your hair to the side curl into a bun and spare a couple of tendrils.

Get a Piece Of Chic tutorial! Lately, if you’ve been bored with your long hair, don’t just go to the salon yet! On the opposite, try one of these lovely braided updos. Remember practice makes perfection so do not hesitate to try them at home before you take them out to the city. Related Post Ideas to Pin and Recreate Super-Flattering Braids for Curly Hair of Different Types Trendy Ways to Wear Braids with Shaved Sides Triangle Braids Taking Your Box Braids to Next Level A Tall Cool Lemonade Braids Glass! Easy Loose French Braid Hair Cuts and Stay Connected Styles Get inspiration from the hair style. Regardless of what your hair type is, we can help you find the right hairstyles The Right Hairstyles © Copyright 2019 Menu HomeBoys and Men