Hot updos | How to achieve the perfect updo

Updos | How to achieve the perfect Updos

Updo ideas: Step by step updo hairstyles

Whether it’s a sexy chignon, outrageous top knot or classical French twist, updos are everywhere this season and we for one want to know how to do them!

We talked to Andy Smith Artistic Director of John Carne Group and stylist extraordinaire who says, "stunning updos are not just perfect for the party season, they're also having their own fashion moment with everyone from Chanel to Christopher Kane chanelling their own interpretation."

But we've all had that moment of realisation; wondering why your hairstyle doesn't look like that woman's on the telly - the one with those beautiful shiny locks effortlessly tied up with out a strand out of place...

Put those thoughts behind you!

Although the updos that you see on the catwalks and celebs might look difficult, many can be achieved simply once you have a little bit of know-how.

That's why we've put together some step-by-step guides and tips from the best of Britain's salons and stylists.

So whether you want to look like the sophisticated power princess in the office, the diva fit for the red carpet or a smouldering sex-kitten in the bedroom we've got a stylish updo guide for everyone.

What are you waiting for? Read on and unleash that inner diva!

Image © Jamie Stevens

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• Hot updos | How to achieve the perfect updo
• Updos for long hair: Sleek ponytail
• Updos for long hair: Half up half down
• Updos for mid-length hair: ponytail
• Updos for mid-length hair
• Updos for short hair: The Front Twist
• Updos for any hair type
• Updos for shoulder length hair
• Updos for long hair
• Updos for long hair
• Updos for thick hair
• Updos for curly hair
• Updos for shoulder-length hair
• Updos for short hair
• Updos for effortless style
• Updos for a classic look
• Updos for long hair
• Updos for curly hair
• Updos for any hair type