How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo

  • June 22, 2009
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An updo doesn’t have to be stuffy—if you know how to make it funky!

You Will Need

  • At least shoulder-length hair
  • 1 A comb
  • 1 A teasing comb
  • Bobby pins
  • 1 An elastic band
  • Flowers
How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Comb your hair

Step 1: Comb your hair

Comb your hair to get out all the tangles.

Hair is easier to work with if it hasn’t been washed for a day or two.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Make a side part

Step 2: Make a side part

Part your hair to one side.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Separate a front section

Step 3: Separate a front section

Take a two-inch-thick piece of hair from the front of your head, on the side of the part with more hair. Section it off, and pull the rest of the hair on that side behind the ear.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Tease it

Step 4: Tease it

Lift the section of hair, and back-comb it with the teasing comb.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Roll it into a barrel

Step 5: Roll it into a barrel

Pick up the teased section from the end, and roll it backward, creating a barrel. Secure it to your head with bobby pins.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Repeat

Step 6: Repeat

Repeat with a section of hair on the other side of the part.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Make a ponytail

Step 7: Make a ponytail

Grab the remaining hair on both sides from just above the ear and pull it into a mid-height ponytail.

After you tie the ponytail, pull some of the hair out of the top of the elastic band to add volume.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Twist it

Step 8: Twist it

Twist the top half of the ponytail, the part closer to your head, and pin it at the elastic band.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Wrap it

Step 9: Wrap it

Take the remaining loose end of the ponytail, wrap it around the elastic band, and secure it with a bobby pin.

How To Create a Funky, Retro Updo: Make adjustments

Step 10: Make adjustments

Loosen the ponytail a little and pin the sides. Add flowers for a fun finishing touch.

Seventy-six percent of women end up putting their hair in a ponytail or bun by the end of the day.

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Comments (1)

HeatherM

Cool first vid, and pretty hairdos!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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