Style Hair Short Hairstyles Gorgeous Updos for Short Hair By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital 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. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 14, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Luxy Hair Blog There's never been a better time to go for a short haircut. Short hair is trendy and easy to style, but there's one drawback that can stop people from going short—some are too short to put up. If that's the only thing stopping you from doing a big chop, here are the best updos to ease your mind. With these easy updos, you don't have to worry about missing that ponytail. Whether you need a dressy updo for a wedding or holiday party, or you just need assurance that you can still rock an easy ponytail during the day, these are the best updo hairstyles for short hair. If you thought updos for short hair didn't exist, we're here to show you they do—and they're beautiful. Because short hair doesn't require as much time to put up, these updos for short hair are even easier than they would be on long hair. These updos for short hair prove you don't need long strands for a stunning updo. 01 of 15 Quick Rolled Braid Updo Wonder Forest This hairstyle is so easy to throw together on a busy morning. Get the tutorial here from Wonder Forest. 02 of 15 Volumized Ponytail Keiko Lynn Every Southern girl's ponytail needs a bit of volume, especially with shorter hair. Get the tutorial here from Keiko Lynn. 03 of 15 French Pull Through Braid Goldfish Kiss Surprise! This "braid" is actually not a braid at all. Get the tutorial here from Goldfish Kiss. 04 of 15 Headband Updo Luxy Hair Blog A sparkly headband glams this look up for any holiday party. Get the tutorial here from Luxy Hair Blog. 05 of 15 Tousled Back Updo Brit + Co This slightly messy look adds tons of volume to shorter hair. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. 06 of 15 Easy Twist Ponytail Camila Coelho This is the cutest ponytail for daytime, but it can easily be dressed up. Get the tutorial here from Camila Coelho. 07 of 15 Braided Twisted Bun Byrdie This bun might look complicated, but with an easy step-by-step guide, anyone can do it. Get the tutorial here from Byrdie. 08 of 15 Faux Braid Updo A Beautiful Mess This braided look makes short hair look thicker and longer than it is. Get the tutorial here from A Beautiful Mess. 09 of 15 Quick Messy Updo Momtastic This messy updo would be gorgeous for a luncheon or wedding. Get the tutorial here from Momtastic. 10 of 15 Dutch Halo Crown Brit + Co This sweet look works best with a side part, rather than one down the middle. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. 11 of 15 Bandana Ponytail Paper & Stitch How cute is this ponytail? It's casual for daytime but more styled than an old scrunchie. Get the tutorial here from Paper & Stitch. 12 of 15 Braided Updo Modcloth Blog This style looks intricate and difficult, but it's actually just a bunch of small braids pinned together. Get the tutorial here from Modcloth Blog. 13 of 15 The Triple Twist My Style Vita This hairstyle is dressy enough for a wedding or cocktail party but easy enough to throw together at the last minute. Get the tutorial here from My Style Vita. 14 of 15 Pull-Through Braided Bun Luxy Hair Blog This bun keeps your hair off your neck and out of your face for busy days that require the gym, the office, and the party. Get the tutorial here from Luxy Hair Blog. 15 of 15 Twisted Bun Hawk Brit + Co If you're a Southern girl who loves that volume, this fauxhawk look is perfect. Get the tutorial here from Brit + Co. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit