Style Hair Updos 10 Festive Updos For Curly Haired Girls By Maddy Zollo Rusbosin Maddy Zollo Rusbosin Maddy Zollo Rusbosin has never met a bottle of nail polish she hasn't wanted to try. After working in New York City as a Beauty Editor at Seventeen and People StyleWatch, she returned South to her hometown of Winter Park, Florida. Besides soaking up the sunshine, she's continued to report on all things hair, makeup, sorority trends, and more. With over 12 years of experience, her work has been published in Cosmopolitan, Elle, Women's Health, Robb Report, Town & Country, Flamingo Magazine, and Orlando Magazine among others. The latests edition to resume? Mom to the sweetest little girl named Jackie. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on December 6, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 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. 01 of 10 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. 02 of 10 Stacked Headbands Pinterest/Refinery29 Stacking skinny black headbands infuses a touch of refinement into an undone up style. 03 of 10 Low Chignon Pinterest/Every Last Detail This classic 'do is like a little black dress: Chic and always in style. 04 of 10 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. 05 of 10 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. 06 of 10 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. 07 of 10 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. 08 of 10 Bobby Pin Details Pinterest/Essence You'll be turning heads all night by accessorizing your coils with creatively placed bobby pins. 09 of 10 French Twist Pinterest/BHLDN Weddings Glitz up twisted strands with sparkly pins. 10 of 10 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit