Simple, natural bridal updos

by KristenNovember 5, 2010 1

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Photo by Mary Claire Crow Photography

A basic, romantic updo will never go out of style. Rather than forcing hair into complex designs and deploying hundreds of bobby pins, many modern brides are choosing updos that are both easy to style and perfectly pretty.

Christina Applegate looks elegant with her medium-length blonde waves pulled loosely into a basic low bun.

Whether your hair is naturally straight or wavy, hot rollers or pin curls can give it texture and dimension. Once your hair is curled, twist it into a bun or loose knot and pin any loose ends towards the nape of your neck.

Photo at left via The Knot. Photo at right by Luciana Pampalone via Bridal Guide. Hair by Jeannie Syfu for Tresemme at ContactNYC.com.

This simple style looks extra chic when accented with a comb or clip adorned with pearls, rhinestones or flowers. Attach a one- or two-tiered veil just above the bun for a lovely-yet-low-maintenance look.

Left: Reese Witherspoon pairs a pulled-together updo with wispy bangs. Right: Tia Mowry chose a side part and sleek chignon for her wedding to fellow actor Cory Hardrict

Straight, sleek locks look classy and timeless in a low bun or twist as well. Bangs or wispy pieces pulled out to frame the face can keep a smooth updo from looking too severe.

Ugly Betty actress Becki Newton looks lovely in a side chignon.

Above, Becki Newton wears one of our favorite low-key bridal hairstyles: the low side chignon. We’ve expressed our love for the side chignon before, and this flattering updo pairs well with nearly any face shape and wedding dress neckline.

Julia Stiles looks feminine yet edgy with two loose, knot-like chignons.

‘Messy’ isn’t often a look that brides go for on their wedding day, but we’ve spotted some loose, breezy – and glamorous – updos that may make you rethink your definition of the term. Julia Stile’s unstructured-on-purpose twin knots (above) look interesting, pretty, and suit her quirky style perfectly.

Photo via www.totalbeauty.com

This lovely pin curl twist updo is a cinch for any hairstylist to pull together, and it looks voluminous and lush without much fuss.