How to: Easy Braided Updo

Keen to incorporate something quick, stylish yet different into your daily look? Try this beautiful boho updo, perfect for thicker locks. Follow these steps to achieve the look in no time!

What Do I Need to Achieve This Look?

This hair style can work perfectly on freshly-washed hair, and also can be your new go-to look in-between washes. Here’s what you will need:

Hair bands
Hair pins
Hair spray
A spare few minutes

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Steps to Getting an Easy Braided Updo

Step 1: Section the front and clip away

Divide the front of your hair into two sections and clip away.

Step 2: Backcomb to add volume

Add volume by backcombing the roots at the crown of your head.

Step 3: Go for a low bun

Pull all of your hair at the back into a ponytail and then twist it around the centre to create a classic low bun. Secure the bun with pins.

Step 4: Dutch braid the front sections

Unclip one section at the front and start braiding it into a Dutch braid (swapping the hair under rather than over), finishing with a plait. If you want to level up your Dutch braiding skills, take a quick peek at our tutorial. Loosen the braid for a bigger three-dimensional look. Repeat the steps on the other side.

Step 5: Wrap the braids around the bun

Take each braid, wrap it around the bun and secure with pins. If you are keen on a more relaxed look, pull some hair out at the front and using a pin tail comb, pull the hair at the crown up.

Step 6: Fix with hair spray

To make sure the look lasts all day – fix with hair spray.

What Do I Need to Achieve This Look?