Style Hair Long Hairstyles Updos for Long Hair That Take You from Day to Night By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is a Digital Associate Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories.She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, which she insists is home to the country's first Mardi Gras (not New Orleans) and now lives in Birmingham with her husband and rescue pup Rocky, whose name is unrelated to The University of Tennessee (Roll Tide). Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 3, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Gal Meets Glam When you have long hair, it just doesn't make sense to wear it down all of the time. Putting your hair up lets you keep hair off your neck and out of your eyes, and gives you a ton of options. Choose a simple pony for wearing to work or out running errands. Or try a loose, fancy bun for a pretty wedding day look. Hair swept up can go fancy or casual too. We've found our favorite hairstyles that will have you covered for any occasion, formal or casual. Find the look you love, whether you're hunting for inspiration for a wedding or a workday. 01 of 15 Braided Bun Haute Off The Rack This gorgeous braided bun is dressy enough for every holiday party but feels more casual when you leave the hair around your face a little tousled. Get the tutorial here from Haute Off The Rack. 02 of 15 English Rose Twisted Updo Hair Romance This easy and elegant style works beautifully for curly hair. Get the tutorial here from Hair Romance. 03 of 15 Double Fishtail Bun Luxy Hair Blog This hairstyle dresses up a messy fishtail braid for nighttime. Get the tutorial here from Luxy Hair Blog. 04 of 15 Topknot Made Easy CurlDaze This topknot tutorial for natural hair couldn't be more easy, and this style can go from running errands to cocktail party. Get the tutorial here from CurlDaze. 05 of 15 Headband Chignon Camille Styles If you're a fan of hair accessories, style this simple updo around your favorite thin headband. Get the tutorial here from Camille Styles. 06 of 15 The Twisted Tuck The Small Things Blog This elegant hairstyle is surprisingly easy to do yourself. Get the tutorial here from The Small Things Blog. 07 of 15 Sleek and Smooth Bun The Freckled Fox You can't go wrong with a classic, smooth bun for any event, day or night. Get the tutorial here from The Freckled Fox. 08 of 15 Undone Brigitte Bardot Barefoot Blonde If you like your look with a touch of retro that won't feel costume-y, this Bardot-inspired hairstyle is laidback glam. Get the tutorial here from Barefoot Blonde. 09 of 15 Puff with Bangs Cosmopolitan Curly-haired girls, this cute and fun style is for you. Even if you don't have bangs, you can go faux with this style. Get the tutorial here from Cosmopolitan. 10 of 15 Knotted Updo Missy Sue Although this updo looks fancy, it's literally a series of pretty knots that end in a braid, and it's so easy. Get the tutorial here from Missy Sue. 11 of 15 The Upside Down Braided Top Knot A Beautiful Mess This playful hairstyle is easy and fun for daytime, and it will definitely keep your hair off your neck on hot days. Get the tutorial here from A Beautiful Mess. 12 of 15 Textured Updo Brit + Co If you have naturally curly hair, you're already halfway done with this easy updo. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. 13 of 15 Laced Braid Updo Twist Me Pretty This hairstyle can be worn messy for casual days or sleek and smooth for dressy nights. Get the tutorial here from Twist Me Pretty. 14 of 15 The French Twist Makeup.com Ever a classic, this French twist comes together in a few easy steps. Get the tutorial here from Makeup.com. 15 of 15 The Twisted Knot Gal Meets Glam This laidback hairstyle is just the right amount of messy. Get the tutorial here from Gal Meets Glam. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit