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As girls, we all know that some days you just NEED to put your hair up. But do you feel like putting your hair up ruins your outfit, makes you look unprofessional, even sloppy? Say good-bye to the days of boring buns and basic ponytails, because we’ve got 10 ways for you to wear an updo and still look bomb:
#1 – Glitzy Headband
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It would only be right to start off with the updo queen herself — Ariana Grande. Get yourself a stylish headband that you’ll know you can wear with tons of different outfits to make any updo look like it’s fit for the queen.
#2 – Scarf Bun
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This is another super easy way to make your bun look like it just stepped off the runway. All you have to do is get yourself a hair scarf and incorporate it into your hair as you’re tying your bun. Who knew looking cute could be so easy?
#3 – Space Buns
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Space buns are a look that is either loved or hated — choose your side wisely! We happen to love them and hope that they never go out of style because not only are they so easy to do, but look at how adorable they are!
#4 – Next Level Space Buns
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If #3 just wasn’t enough for you, this ought to do the trick. Add hair clips and even some flowers in your space buns for the perfect summer look.
#5 – Slick + Flip
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This combo of slicking back your flyaways and adding a cute flip to the end of your ponytail will have you looking sleek and sophisticated, and ready to tackle the day. Topping it off with a velvet hair accessory adds another dimension to polish off the look.
#6 – Messy Bun Braids
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If you still love sporting a good old messy bun, add some mini braids in the back to spice it up … and to convince your boss that you totally didn’t just roll out of bed and come to work this morning.
#7 – Tulle Messy Bun
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Again, if you don’t want to give up your classic messy bun, here’s another way to at least make it both cute and messy. Pick up some basic tulle from any craft store and tie it into an elegant bow to make it look like you totally intended to have a messy bun today.
#8 – Classic Braids
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Braids are always a great way to make your hair look polished, but still fun and youthful! Whether you’re doing french braids or dutch braids, you’ll need elastics to finish the look. To take these braids to the next level, try these multi-colored ones to add pops of color to your braids.
#9 – DIY Hair Clips
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If you consider yourself to be the crafty kind, you’ll love being able to make your own hair clips. If you have regular bobby pins, and either craft glue or a hot glue gun, you’re almost all set! Head to the craft store and pick up any fun accessories you find, glue them to bobby pins, and you’ve got your own one-of-a-kind hair clip to add to any updo!
#10 – Add Some Earrings!
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If all else fails and you’re just having a straight-up bad hair day, add some statement earrings to distract from your hair! Adding statement earrings adds glamour and excitement to any look, and it’ll definitely convince the world that you got it all together.
