10 Festive Updos For Curly Haired Girls

Faux Bob
Photo: Pinterest/The Southern Gloss

When you have a head full of curls, it's easy to fall into a hair rut and style your strands exactly the same way every single day. While there's nothing wrong with a tried-and-true 'do, occasionally you need something a little dressier. Just like a bold red lipstick can amplify your entire makeup look, a trendy updo does the same thing for your hair. No matter if you have a cocktail party, a December wedding, or simply want to ring in the New Year looking fierce, check out these holiday-approved styles that are guaranteed to put you on everyone's nice list.

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Triple Buns

Triple Buns
Pinterest/Hair Romance

Separate hair into three sections and create three buns. Tying them close together will create an illusion of one, more intricate updo.

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Stacked Headbands

Stacked Headbands
Pinterest/Refinery29

Stacking skinny black headbands infuses a touch of refinement into an undone up style.

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Low Chignon

Low Chignon
Pinterest/Every Last Detail

This classic 'do is like a little black dress: Chic and always in style.

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Oversized Bun

Oversized Bun
Pinterest/Lili Claspe

If you're more low maintenance, try sweeping curls off your neck and securing them in an jumbo knot at the crown of your head. Put on a pair of statement earrings to instantly infuse your style with effortless elegance.

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Oversized Pigtails

Oversized Pigtails
Pinterest/Life On Waller

Talk about double trouble. To ensure your braids are more sophisticated than schoolyard, opt for an oversized style like this one. Check out the tutorial here.

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Voluminous Pony

Voluminous Pony
Pinterest/The Right Hairstyles

Spice up your go-to pony by teasing the roots at the crown of the head for extra height and glamour.

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Faux Bob

Faux Bob
Pinterest/The Southern Gloss

While this may not look like an updo, it actually is! Transform longer locks into a cropped 'do by watching this tutorial from The Southern Gloss.

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Bobby Pin Details

Bobby Pin Details
Pinterest/Essence

You'll be turning heads all night by accessorizing your coils with creatively placed bobby pins.

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French Twist

French Twist
Pinterest/BHLDN Weddings

Glitz up twisted strands with sparkly pins.

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Fishtail Halo

Fishtail Halo
Pinterest/Ulyana Aster

This isn't your average milkmaid style. Make two fishtail braids then crisscross them on top of your head and pin. Leave out a few curls to soften the look.

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