12 Easiest Updos for Short Hair

Short hair, don't care

21 March, 2018
12 Easiest Updos for Short Hair

Short hair, don't care

Headbands

A headband is super short, curly hair's best tool. You'll get the same pulled-back look as a ponytail without having to spend tons of time styling. Pro tip: Vive celebrity hairstylist David Babaii recommends getting creative with the bands. Try adding more than one headband or a use a metal-plated one for an edgier look.

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1Headbands

A headband is super short, curly hair's best tool. You'll get the same pulled-back look as a ponytail without having to spend tons of time styling. Pro tip: Vive celebrity hairstylist David Babaii recommends getting creative with the bands. Try adding more than one headband or a use a metal-plated one for an edgier look.

RELATED: 65 Cute Short Hairstyles — and How to Pull Them Off

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Braided Mohawk With Low Pony

This look, created by celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess for Lucy Hale, is the epitome of "business in the front, party in the back." To keep your hair looking as sleek and frizz-free as Lucy's, Babaii advises spritzing a smoothing hairspray like Pantene Airspray Flexible Hold Hairspray ($7; target.com) on the finished look and combing down any frizz with a toothbrush.

2Braided Mohawk With Low Pony

This look, created by celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess for Lucy Hale, is the epitome of "business in the front, party in the back." To keep your hair looking as sleek and frizz-free as Lucy's, Babaii advises spritzing a smoothing hairspray like Pantene Airspray Flexible Hold Hairspray ($7; target.com) on the finished look and combing down any frizz with a toothbrush.

Double Ponytail

It's certainly not easy to pull back those shorter, front pieces into an updo when your hair is cut into a lob. To fix this, pull hair back into two stacked ponytails and secure shorter pieces with bobby pins. By placing the pins next to each other like celebrity hairstylist Laura Polko did on Chrissy Teigen, you'll be able to keep all your hair out of your face.

3Double Ponytail

It's certainly not easy to pull back those shorter, front pieces into an updo when your hair is cut into a lob. To fix this, pull hair back into two stacked ponytails and secure shorter pieces with bobby pins. By placing the pins next to each other like celebrity hairstylist Laura Polko did on Chrissy Teigen, you'll be able to keep all your hair out of your face.

Half-Up Braided Mohawk

Your everyday, half-up hairdo gets a much cooler twist with this braided look spotted on Kristen Stewart. Simply weave the center section of your hair into a braid and tuck the rest behind your ears.

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4Half-Up Braided Mohawk

Your everyday, half-up hairdo gets a much cooler twist with this braided look spotted on Kristen Stewart. Simply weave the center section of your hair into a braid and tuck the rest behind your ears.

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Brushed Back Volume

"A Gracy Kelly kind of look with a lot of volume for a works great with very short hair," says Babaii. He first spritzes the hair with beach spray and teases at the root to add grip and volume. Then he brushes the hair up and away from the face while spraying hairspray for a loose but still polished effect.

5Brushed Back Volume

"A Gracy Kelly kind of look with a lot of volume for a works great with very short hair," says Babaii. He first spritzes the hair with beach spray and teases at the root to add grip and volume. Then he brushes the hair up and away from the face while spraying hairspray for a loose but still polished effect.

Crown Braid

Unsure if you can pull off a braided crown with short hair? You can! All you need is extra product to add grip to the shorter pieces (to keep them from poking out) and a slightly new way of braiding. Instead of plaiting along one, long strand, weave the shorter pieces into the braid as it continues along your head. It doesn't have to be perfect — a little texture will add a more laid-back appearance.

6Crown Braid

Unsure if you can pull off a braided crown with short hair? You can! All you need is extra product to add grip to the shorter pieces (to keep them from poking out) and a slightly new way of braiding. Instead of plaiting along one, long strand, weave the shorter pieces into the braid as it continues along your head. It doesn't have to be perfect — a little texture will add a more laid-back appearance.

Slicked Back Bob

For hair that is simply too short for any braided, twisted, or ponied options, David Babaii recommends faking an updo by using a gel product to sweep hair off of the face. "Pull the hair back by creating an almost a wet-look — you don't even necessarily have to tie it in the back," he explains. Try a product like ColorProof Crafting Pomade Texture + Hold + Shine ($25; amazon.com) for an edgy look like this one.

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7Slicked Back Bob

For hair that is simply too short for any braided, twisted, or ponied options, David Babaii recommends faking an updo by using a gel product to sweep hair off of the face. "Pull the hair back by creating an almost a wet-look — you don't even necessarily have to tie it in the back," he explains. Try a product like ColorProof Crafting Pomade Texture + Hold + Shine ($25; amazon.com) for an edgy look like this one.

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Side Braid

Sometimes an updo can make the excess oil in second day hair a little too obvious. When all else fails and a fresh wash just isn't available to you, try a side braid to sweep hair away from the face. The extra grip that "dirty" hair provides will make braiding much easier, and you can even use a curling iron to add a few waves to the opposite side, like Sarah Hyland did.

8Side Braid

Sometimes an updo can make the excess oil in second day hair a little too obvious. When all else fails and a fresh wash just isn't available to you, try a side braid to sweep hair away from the face. The extra grip that "dirty" hair provides will make braiding much easier, and you can even use a curling iron to add a few waves to the opposite side, like Sarah Hyland did.

Boho Braid

"Braids are great with short hair," says Babaii. "They can be fun and wispy since the pieces are shorter and naturally pop out of the style for a effortless look." Don't get too hung up on getting those loose pieces under control, they'll only add a more laid-back, bohemian vibe to the overall style.

9Boho Braid

"Braids are great with short hair," says Babaii. "They can be fun and wispy since the pieces are shorter and naturally pop out of the style for a effortless look." Don't get too hung up on getting those loose pieces under control, they'll only add a more laid-back, bohemian vibe to the overall style.

Blown-Back Pixie

Starting with wet hair, blow dry at the root to lift it back and away from the face. Either leave the hair simply blown back, or add waves using a half-inch curling iron. To finish, spray hair with a strong hold, texturing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($44; oribe.com) to create the illusion of a pulled-back updo. If length permits, you can pin the sides back with bobby pins for extra hold.

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10Blown-Back Pixie

Starting with wet hair, blow dry at the root to lift it back and away from the face. Either leave the hair simply blown back, or add waves using a half-inch curling iron. To finish, spray hair with a strong hold, texturing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($44; oribe.com) to create the illusion of a pulled-back updo. If length permits, you can pin the sides back with bobby pins for extra hold.

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Pinned-Back Twist

You don't need much hair to pull off a twisted updo. Rachel McAdam's hair barely reaches her chin when loose; by slicking back those short, face-framing pieces and twisting the hair from the nape of the neck into a low bun, she's able to keep her short hair from falling into her face.

11Pinned-Back Twist

You don't need much hair to pull off a twisted updo. Rachel McAdam's hair barely reaches her chin when loose; by slicking back those short, face-framing pieces and twisting the hair from the nape of the neck into a low bun, she's able to keep her short hair from falling into her face.

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