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Great Updos For Medium Length Hair

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
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Easy and Pretty Updo
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If chopping your hair to your chin sounds intimidating but maintaining healthy strands at Rapunzel-long length is impossible, a medium-length hairstyle is exactly what you need. With haircuts like the lob and the new shag in style, right now is the time for styles with medium lengths. Not having long hair doesn't mean you can't style it in a fabulous updo. Updos might sound too dressy for everyday, but these are the trendiest medium-length updos for your real lifestyle. These quick updos for medium-length hair cover every scenario your busy life encounters, and there's no salon visit required. Whether you're in the market for a messy bun for running errands, a stylish French twist for holiday parties, or a boho, braided look for day or night, these updo ideas are fast and doable. These updos are gorgeous options for styling those popular medium-length haircuts.
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Low Rolled Updo

Low Rolled Updo
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This low style is ideal to go from day to night. Get the tutorial here from LuLus.com Fashion Blog.

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Textured French Twist

Textured French Twist
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With a textured style, your medium hair will appear longer than it is. Get the tutorial here from Camille Styles.

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Quick Curly Updo

Quick Curly Updo
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For our medium-length girls with curls, this two-minute hairstyle is for you. Get the tutorial here from Hair Romance.

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Classy Pony

Classy Pony
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This ponytail looks a little dressier than your workout look, but it's just as quick to style. Get the tutorial here from Cosmopolitan.

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Knotted Updo

Knotted Updo
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This is a cute, casual updo that will keep your hair in check on busy days. Get the tutorial here from Twist Me Pretty.

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Tucked Fishtail Braid Updo

Tucked Fishtail Braid Updo
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This style looks dressy enough to wear to a wedding or party, but it’s easy enough to wear for work, too. Get the tutorial here from Missy Sue.

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The Undone Updo

The Undone Updo
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This new take on a side ponytail is so much more fun than a boring bun. Get the tutorial here from Refinery29.

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Twisted Chignon

Twisted Chignon
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This twisted updo will look so classy at holiday parties. Get the tutorial here from Style Me Pretty.

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Simple French Roll

Simple French Roll
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It might look fancy, but anyone can do this hairstyle herself. Get the tutorial here from Treasures & Travels.

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Messy Topknot

Messy Topknot
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On the busiest days, no one has time to deal with hair in her face. This messy topknot is what we all need. Get the tutorial here from Style Caster.

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Waterfall Braid Updo

Waterfall Braid Updo
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This breezy ’do is laid back and so stylish. Get the tutorial here from Hair and Makeup by Steph.

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Easy and Pretty Updo

Easy and Pretty Updo
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The name says it all with this style. Easy and pretty—what’s not to love? Get the tutorial here from Anne Sage.

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Easy Three-Bun Updo

Easy Three-Bun Updo
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This ’do looks intricate, but you can actually style it in a snap. Get the tutorial here from A Beautiful Mess.

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