Simple, elegant updo

Have you ever just wanted to have a simple updo that isn’t a lot of work but still looks elegant?  Yeah, me too.  This hairstyle is so easy! I think it took me less than 3 minutes to do on Cleo who was modeling this for me.  Oh and stay tuned because that Anthropologie inspired hair comb is a DIY project coming to the blog next week!

You’ll need:
+  Dry shampoo or texturizing spray
+  Comb
+  Bobby pins or tiny claw clips

Okay, so for this simple elegant updo you’ll first want to spray the hair with dry shampoo or some texturizing spray.  Create a side part.  Gently tease the front section and around the crown.  Section out two pieces on either side of the head for a later step.  If you have normal or fine hair lightly tease the remaining part of hair down to the ends.

Now take that section and twist it into a rope and then continue wrapping it in a circular motion creating a low bun.  Bobby pin in place all around the bun.  If you have thick hair you’ll want to use tiny claw clips.

Next take one of the side sections you left out and braid.  Repeat on the other side.  Take each braid and gently pull it apart and rub it between your fingers to create a fuller looking braid.  Then take one braid and cross it over the top of the bun to the other side of the head and pin underneath.  Cross the other braid over the top of the bun and pin it underneath as well.  If needed pin the braids down on top too.  There you go!

This elegant updo would be a cute idea for a date night, wedding, or even just because!